Paris Toon is the billboard charting award-winning lyricist on CapeTalk Thursday 24 April at 9pm

My special  guest on Thursday night 24th April at 9pm on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk is Paris Toon, who  is the billboard charting award-winning lyricist and musical enigma behind Mothers Favorite Child.  (Paris was also a keynote speaker at Music Exchange #MEX24 in Nov ) https://open.spotify.com/artist/10i2TorF3ZcaKiVi0UmcwT?si=hDPngSflRWC2c6XYfIJH-Q  He is an extraordinary business entrepreneur, songwriter and producer who never seems to stray for... Continue Reading →

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THE PLOEMIES DEBUT ALBUM “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” OUT NOW

An ode to Cape Jazz and beyond. The release of the highly anticipated  debut album from The Ploemies, Unfinished Business, is finally here. The dynamic four piece  band (pictured below ) is:  Bradley Prince - Guitar, Duncan Johnson - Saxophone, Shaun Johannes - Bass guitar and Keno Carelse on Drums. The band  encapsulates the vibrant and evolving sound of South... Continue Reading →

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Nick Matzukis a highly respected educator in the South African music industry on CapeTalk Thursday 17th April at 9pm

If last weeks talk with Nick Matzukis on Cape Talk  is anything to go by -and the fountain of Knowledge Nick shared ,this weeks conversation on Cape Talk on Thursday 17th April  at 9pm  on the Business of Entertainment will be equally revealing and fantastic. This is the podcast of the show from last week ….if you want a recap   https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uLRm8nEi6YRtnXHtfYhQs?si=XR_IdVioQAmt7lndb0EEyQ... Continue Reading →

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Siphokazi at Page Turners Book Club in Pinelands on Wednesday 16th April 10am

Do join Siphokazi as talks about her award winning poetry book "Weeping Becomes at River” at Pinelands Library on Wednesday 16th April from 10am till 11am  Siphokazi Jonas is a weaver of seemingly discordant worlds; growing up in an Afrikaans dorpie, attending an English boarding school, and going on annual holidays to a village, emaXhoseni, during... Continue Reading →

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Siphokazi Jonas – Digtersparadys huldig Breyten Breytenbach at the KKNK

Digtersparadys huldig Breyten Breytenbach.The event was on the 4th April at the KKNK  in Oudtshoorn.WITH Antjie Krog, Bibi Slippers, Riku Lätti, Danie Marais, Tom Dreyer and Siphokazi Jonas Antjie Krog paid tribute to poet Breyten Breytenbach and brought her poems to life.Danie Marais (Ek en jy bestaan nie), Tom Dreyer (Nou in infrarooi), Bibi Slippers (Soekenjin) and Siphokazi Jonas (pictured... Continue Reading →

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Sipho Mabuse booked for 2 May The Herald celebrates 180 years A night with legends

Sipho Mabuse and his fantastic band booked for 2 May for an evening of Fine Dining & Music in aid of Kolisi Foundation at the Sun Broadwalk The Herald celebrates 180 years: A night with legends The Herald - the oldest running newspaper in South Africa – will mark a major milestone in May 2025.... Continue Reading →

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Roeshdien Jaz has a Uplifting Hook-Driven New Single Fleeting Romance

Roeshdien has become known for his unique ability to blend multiple genres, seamlessly incorporating Pop, R&B, and electronic elements into his sound. Celebrating 15 years since his breakout hit ‘Feel for Life’, Roeshdien Jaz known in the industry as Mr Jaz, is back with his latest radio-ready anthem, ‘Fleeting Romance’.  LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE:  ... Continue Reading →

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Nick Matzukis Advocate of the High Court and music & education industry expert on CapeTalk Thursday 10th April at 9pm

Nick Matzukis  is on Cape Talk on Thursday 10th April on the the show The business of Entertainment hosted by Martin Myers  just after the  9pm news. Nick is a published author, academic, lecturer, Advocate of the High Court and music and education industry expert. He has written many articles and four textbooks, the latest being the highly-acclaimed “Music Law, Contracts... Continue Reading →

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Siphokazi Jonas at KKNK on Friday, 4 April, at 17:30

If you're at KKNK in Oudtshoorn this weekend, don’t miss this special event! Join us on Friday, 4 April, at 17:30 for an unforgettable evening of poetry and music. Antjie Krog will pay tribute to Breyten Breytenbach, while Siphokazi Jonas, Bibi Slippers, Daniela Maartens, and Tom Dreyer will share readings from their collections. Acclaimed musician... Continue Reading →

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Siphokazi Jonas’ Weeping Becomes a River a joint winner for Best Poetry at the 10th Annual Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards

Siphokazi Jonas' Weeping Becomes a River was honoured as a joint winner for Best Poetry last night (28th March 2025) at the 10th Annual Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards Gratitude to NIHSS for their commitment to celebrating bold thinkers, storytellers, and changemakers who shape our understanding of society through research, creativity, and scholarship. Thank... Continue Reading →

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Acclaimed saxophonist Kenny G has a South African tour this October with 3 shows

Wednesday, 1 October 2025: Durban ICC, Durban Thursday, 2 October 2025: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town Saturday, 4 October 2025: SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria THE LEGENDARY SAXOPHONIST BRINGS HIS SMOOTH JAZZ MAGIC TO SOUTH AFRICA THIS OCTOBER Tickets on sale from Friday 28 March from https://breakout.events/  pictured: Kenny GPhoto credit - Supplied [South Africa – Wednesday, 26 March... Continue Reading →

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Mozambican jazz-saxophonist Moreira Chonguiça on CapeTalk Thursday 27th March 9pm

Moreira Chonguiça

Thursday night 9pm on CapeTalk (27th March) on the show "The Business of Entertainment" hosted by Martin Myers we have the fantastic Mozambican jazz-saxophonist, composer, producer, academic and philanthropist, Moreira Chonguiça in studio. He is feted as one of the finest exponents of innovative and original jazz from Africa. As an independent artist with seven... Continue Reading →

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JUDY BOUCHER & ROBIN S to Perform at Grand West on Saturday 27th September

JUDY BOUCHER & ROBIN S to Perform at Grand West If old-school is what floats your boat, Soul Sisters 2025 is where you want to moor your soul-filled boat. These delightful and respectful women will unite on stage for a single night, delivering the best classic, timeless music Cape Town anticipates. On Saturday, 27 September... Continue Reading →

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MUSICIAN AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, YOUNGR, ANNOUNCES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED TOUR WITH GOODLUCK THIS APRIL

Friday, April 11, 2025 – One Night in Cape Town - Cabo Beach Club Saturday, April 12, 2025 – SoundsWild - Muldersdrift, JHB Friday, April 18, 2025– Splashy Fen Festival - Underberg, KZN Tickets on sale from 5 March 2025 at https://breakoutevents.co.za [pictured: Youngr]Photo credit - Supplied [South Africa – 6 March, 2025] – Youngr, the dynamic musician... Continue Reading →

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ANNA WOLF “DEAR DADDY” NEW SINGLE AND SA TOUR in April from 5 to 13th

Dear Daddy single released today Friday 28 February. Dear Daddy Tour in SA – 5 – 13 April. London-based Anna Wolf, a magnetic force in the alternative music scene, is returning to South Africa for her much-anticipated Dear Daddy Tour. Known for her haunting soundscapes that blend romance and darkness, Anna captivates with an artistry that has been described as... Continue Reading →

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Stunning conversation with Neil Johnson

Enjoy the stunning conversation with Neil Johnson from my CapeTalk show last night #BusinessOfEntertainment Neil oozes radio, been in the business for over 44 years, with a huge CV Neil Johnson has a stellar radio carreer. Prepare to be inspired. Select highlights below: Radio programmer •       Chief Content Officer – Kaya FM 95.9... Continue Reading →

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Siphokazi Jonas to appear at the third Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers 9 March

The third edition of the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers (JFWW) returns to the University of Johannesburg on the 9th March 2025.Book lovers will get to celebrate women’s voices, and honour local and international writers who continue to shape the landscape of women’s writing. Under the theme African’s Women’s Writing in the 21st Century the JFWW takes place at... Continue Reading →

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Siphokazi Jonas appears at Youth Fest 18-26 March

My event is not open to the public. My talk is a private / invitation-only session. Thank you for understanding. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch, all details on the website openbookfestival.co.za Siphokazi Jonas

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Radio Content Programmer Neil Johnson on CapeTalk on Thursday 27th at 9pm “The Business of Entertainment”

Neil Johnson has a stellar radio career. Prepare to be inspired on Thursday night 27th Feb just after 9pm  Select highlights below: Radio programmer Chief Content Officer – Kaya FM 95.9 Programme Manager – Jacaranda 94.2 FM Programme Manager – Kaya FM 95.9 Course Development and Radio Training for the IAJ (Institute for the Advancement... Continue Reading →

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Mahindra Fusion Fest pics

Kamo Mphela, Aymos Shili and I performed at the #MahindraFusionFest in a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration at SunBet Arena at Time Square on 22 February. Picture credits: Blowfish productions

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