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Maputo, Mozambique – In a statement released in Paris and Washington, DC, yesterday March 19, 2024 it was announced that the 2024 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that the city of Tangier,... Continue Reading →
Today on CapeTalk with Trevor Jones from 10am Respected as one of the Top Five original music score composers in the world, Jones is responsible for scoring over 120 wide-ranging blockbuster film and television productions, including the likes of Notting Hill, Angel Heart, The Last of the Mohicans and In the Name of the Father. Amongst a plethora... Continue Reading →
Happy birthday Dr Trevor Jones from all of us at Music Exchange. Thank you for what you do to inspire us all to be better and as you always say "Prepare or prepare to fail”. Your humility and love for your art shines through and inspires us daily - THANK YOU Trevor. In March 2019 the Western Cape Department of Cultural... Continue Reading →
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has landed a real coup with this exclusive one-on-one. Arthur Goldstuck is a popular South African icon as a journalist, media analyst and speaker. Arthur heads the World Wide Worx research organisation in which he leads ground-breaking market research to how... Continue Reading →
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival returns with international acts: Matt Bianco, Kokoroko and The Yussef Dayes Experience who all make their way to Cape Town to join an all-star SA line-up on 3 and 4 May, 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The SA stars include Nduduzo Makhathini Trio featuring Omagugu (SA) Mandisi Dyantyis (SA)... Continue Reading →
We taking Podcasts and more with Brendan on Thurs 7 March at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk. Brendan “Spike” Ballantine is a media industry professional, with over 20 years experience encompassing audio production for both radio and television, as well copywriting and content ideation. Since 2015, Spike has focussed on podcasting; his... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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. The ‘Taximan’, ‘Shadows’ and ‘I Am a Fadget‘ hitmakers formed in 1977 on the East Rand of South Africa. The group consisted of Lucien Windrich (guitar and vocals),... Continue Reading →
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 →
“People can’t make world-class records because there’s 10,000 records a day coming out.” Max Norman, a producer who helped shape rock history with albums like Ozzy Osbourne's Blizzard of Ozz – plus working with other artists like Y&T, Armored Saint, Lizzy Borden, and Loudness – recently said in an appearance on the Talk Louder podcast... Continue Reading →
My late mom Lotti would have been 102 years young today. 22/02/2024 22/02/1922 was my moms date of birth. 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 →
Now in its 10th month the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every 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 →
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. 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. Brandon’s new single is out now entitled “With You “ and will be playing at Mojo Market... Continue Reading →
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
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 Baartman” 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 →
Cape Town’s Dylan Red has his latest slice of feel-good summertime R&B and Afrobeat tinged music out now , titled “My Love”, featuring Don Vino. Listen to the track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/48HsnjKVKGXMplJE9AS9QD?si=1791c8cc961049bf THANK YOU to The Daily Voice, Chad Saaiman from Good Hope FM, and Erin Drayton from Smile90.4fm for the support, over the last 48 hours. ... Continue Reading →
French Ambassador to Mozambique, H.E Yann Pradeau, bestowed the prestigious Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters upon Moreira Chonguiça, the renowned Mozambican saxophonist, composer, and producer, at a gala event held at the French residence, in Maputo on February 13, 2024. Chonguiça's invaluable contributions to fostering cultural exchange between Mozambique and France, coupled... Continue Reading →
Cape Town, 12 February 2024 – As we hurtle, head first, towards Valentine’s Day, Cape Town’s Dylan Red has usurped cupid with his latest slice of feel-good summertime R&B and Afrobeat tinged songwriting genius, titled “My Love”, featuring Don Vino.“The song is about an idealistic love, one almost beyond the need for words,” explains Dylan... Continue Reading →
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