The exquisite dexterity of the pennywhistle, the big brass arrangements, the lashings of doo-wop harmonies and the thundering swing and gumboot rhythms. Feed into this a modern pop sensibility and front it with the inimitable and soaring voice of Claire Johnston, and the end result is a sound that is utterly distinctive and utterly unique.... Continue Reading →
Podcast loaded with Kevin Leo-Smith co-founder and partner of Safari Investments Advisory and he is a non-executive director of Immedia
Now in its 10th month the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. Kevin Leo-Smith has extensive experience in developing and growing conservation-based tourism projects. He is the co-founder and partner of Safari Investments Advisory and a non-executive director of Immedia, a... Continue Reading →
eVOID exclusive interview with Erik Windrich ahead of April tour to SA
Direct from London - the legendary eVOID are back for a double-city support tour for synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) Greatest Hits South Africa Tour this April in Cape Town and Joburg. Theย โTaximanโ, โShadowsโย and โI Am a Fadgetโ hitmakersย formed in 1977 on the East Rand of South Africa. The group consisted of Lucien Windrich (guitar and vocals),... Continue Reading →
37 years in the making, Deacon Blue at Kirstenbosch 22/2/2024 – BLISS
The old cliche wine gets better with age, but with a band this could be a poisoned chalice. I waited 37 years to see Deacon Blue, going through my mind is: Coming to SA to get a cheque, to rehearse for the European tour, Bucket list tick for the act and maybe we can be self... Continue Reading →
Legendary Producer Says Making “World-Class Records” Is Pointless In Today’s Music Industry
โPeople canโt make world-class records because thereโs 10,000 records a day coming out.โ Max Norman, a producer who helped shape rock history with albums like Ozzy Osbourne's Blizzard of Ozz โ plus working with other artists like Y&T, Armored Saint, Lizzy Borden, and Loudness โ recently said in an appearance on the Talk Louder podcast... Continue Reading →
Tribute to My late mom Lotti 102 years young today 22/02/2024
My late mom Lotti would have been 102 years young today. 22/02/2024ย ย 22/02/1922ย was my moms date of birth.ย The values she taught me remain with me to this day. Be a decent person and say Thank you and always be curious. My mom taught me loads of things and always had a good word to... Continue Reading →
We speak to Kevin Leo-Smith on Thurs 22 February at 9pm on CapeTalk The Business of Entertainment
Now in its 10th monthย the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers everyย Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. Kevin Leo-Smith has extensive experience in developing and growing conservation-based tourism projects. He is the co-founder and partner of Safari Investments Advisory and a non-executive director of immedia, a South... Continue Reading →
Join Makazi Nomabali, the Aunt Who Tells Stories on 13 March at the Open Book #youthfest
This one is for the little ones and their guardians! The Open Book #youthfest is about to take over Cape Town Join Makazi Nomabali, the Aunt Who Tells Stories, for a digital and in-person story session for Grade 1-3 Date: 13 March 2024RSVP link to bring your learners: https://lnkd.in/dzFRqaavRead more on www.openbookfestival.co.za
Brandon Grant is a South African songwriter, and story-teller
Brandon Grant is a South African songwriter, and story-teller. He loves a good story. He prides himself in being authentic and writing about what resonates with his daily life. His work is an expression of his experiences, struggles and passions. Brandonโs new single is out now entitled โWith You โ and will be playing at Mojo Market... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse at University of Fort Hare on 21st March
Delighted to be a guest speaker on 21st March at the Miriam Makeba lecture at the University of Fort Hare. This was the album I worked on with Miriam https://open.spotify.com/album/77b73CkVByeIMB3mlVC7A4?si=rlNavJjeSMWpU6G8PzFYOA
Siphokazi Jonas at the performance lecture From Broken Bones to Healing Hearts My Journey with Sarah Baartman
On the 14th February Siphokazi Jonas was with Dr Diana Ferrus appearing in the work "From Broken Bones to Healing Hearts: My Journey with Sarah Baartmanโ The Performance Lecture was held at the Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre in Cape Town. Internationally renowned poet and storyteller Diana Ferrus delivered a performance lecture about her spiritual and emotional journey with Sarah... Continue Reading →
Stellar opening 48 hours in the media for Dylan Red R&B & Afrobeat tinged song โMy Loveโ
Cape Townโs Dylan Red ย has his ย latest slice of feel-good summertime R&B and Afrobeat tinged music out now , titled โMy Loveโ, featuring Don Vino. Listen to the track here:ย https://open.spotify.com/track/48HsnjKVKGXMplJE9AS9QD?si=1791c8cc961049bf THANK YOU to The Daily Voice, Chad Saaiman from Good Hope FM, and Erin Drayton from Smile90.4fmย for the support, over the last 48 hours.ย ย ... Continue Reading →
MOREIRA CHONGUIรA HONOURED WITH KNIGHT OF THE ORDER OF ARTS AND LETTERS BY FRANCE
French Ambassador to Mozambique, H.E Yann Pradeau, bestowed the prestigious Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters upon Moreira Chonguiรงa, the renowned Mozambican saxophonist, composer, and producer, at a gala event held at the French residence, in Maputo on February 13, 2024. Chonguiรงa's invaluable contributions to fostering cultural exchange between Mozambique and France, coupled... Continue Reading →
Dylan Red is musically armed and passionately ready with โMy Loveโ
Cape Town, 12 February 2024 โ As we hurtle, head first, towards Valentineโs Day, Cape Townโs Dylan Red has usurped cupid with his latest slice of feel-good summertime R&B and Afrobeat tinged songwriting genius, titled โMy Loveโ, featuring Don Vino.โThe song is about an idealistic love, one almost beyond the need for words,โ explains Dylan... Continue Reading →
Atlantic Starr the American rhythm and blues band set to wow Cape Town on Saturday 28th September 2024
Atlantic Starr the American rhythm and blues band based in White Plains, New York is set to wow Cape Town on Saturday 28th September 2024. The rhythm and blues band are set to perform on Saturday 28th September at Grand West Casino and Entertainment world in Cape Town. The band made up of Wayne Lewis ,Jonathan Lewis ,Shammah Carter and Melessa Pierce will be performing the... Continue Reading →
We Speak to Laura Vincenti – Director of Investec Cape Town Art Fair on Thurs 15th Feb at 9pm on CapeTalk
Now in its 10th month the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers everyย Thursday at 9 pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. Laura Vincenti is a highly accomplished and dynamic figure in the art world, currently serving as the Director of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, a position she has... Continue Reading →
Speaking on Sat 3rd Feb Free life skills workshop for youth Elim Hall Caledon Street Cape Town
Music Exchange is Speaking on sat at this FREE workshop Other speakers include We have Prof. Jonathan Jansen Jonathan Jansen is an internationally renowned expert in education, who in 2009 became the first black rector and vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State. He is a regular newspaper contributor, known for his views on... Continue Reading →
Peaches & Herb the Sweethearts of Soul set for Cape Town in June
American soul supremos Peaches & Herb will wow Cape Town on the 15th of June 2024. The Sweethearts of Soul, as they are known, are set to perform on Saturday 15thย June ย at Grand West Casino andย Entertainment world in ย Cape Town.Concert promoter SMH (whoย brought Shakatak and Robin S to Cape Town in 2023) have brought the... Continue Reading →
Sipho โHotstixโ Mabuse and Music Exchange pays tribute to late musical genius Tony Cedras
From IOL Born in Elsies River, Cedrasโ super power was performing and recording on the accordion. Picture: Supplied Accordion, harmonium, keyboard, guitar player and trumpet player. These were the many talents Tony Cedras possessed. The Cape Town-born musician sadly passed away earlier this week, aged 72. While his cause of his death was not known, many... Continue Reading →