Tag: Music

Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band to Cape Town next Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour

Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town next  Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour. To give you a taste listen to this playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16utTMb7iITqXuyhutKcTh Shakatak has firmly established itself as a vibrant live act, combining astute musicianship with a sense of fun that translates perfectly with audiences worldwide to this... Continue Reading →

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We chat to DJ Cosher who with PJ Powers Team Up For The Iconic Remix of “World in Union”

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is in full swing and with the Boks having played so well in their first two games, they now have a mouth-watering clash on Saturday 23rd September at 9pm local time  against the Irish.  Well what better way to get into the mood than with a remix of the iconic song “World in Union “ used in the 1995 World Cup as sung by... Continue Reading →

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The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9pm, has Roy Harman this week on the show 

The MD of Respect Music,  Roy is a music lover that has weaved his way in the South African music industry as an artist manager, record label owner, live music co-ordinator and event producer. 

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Belinda Davids at the Joburg Theatre with The Greatest Love of All till 10 September 2023

Belinda is Back by popular demand!  South African singing sensation Belinda Davids is at  Joburg Theatre with The Greatest Love of All till  10 September 2023. Last year’s sold-out run exceeded all expectations, resulting in an unprecedented demand for tickets which led to the 2023 return season. Belinda Davids brings Whitney Houston’s musical legacy to life.  The Greatest Love Of All... Continue Reading →

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WOMAD CAPE TOWN The World of Music, Arts and Dance. 23-25 September 2023

Bringing the WORLD to Cape Town in a cultural voyage of discovery.  Free concerts at the V&A Waterfront and The !Khwa ttu Heritage Day Festival 2023 celebrates San Culture and introduces an exciting new partnership with WOMAD. WOMAD “The World of Music, Arts and Dance” brings “the world to your doorstep” with an exciting international and local line-up, to Cape Town,... Continue Reading →

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Vuvu Kumalo featuring Soul Select open for SHAKATAK on the 30 September at GrandWest

Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour. Before the wall of hits plays out, punters will have the pleasure of old-school disco diva Vuvu Kumalo featuring Soul Select’s company.

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AFRO-MUSIC SCENE AND THE TRACE AWARDS AS NOMINATIONS & VOTING GO LIVE TODAY

Global music powerhouse and Afro-music tastemaker Trace has revealed the nominees for the first ever Trace Awards in Africa, a live event & global TV spectacular that celebrates the creativity, talent and influence of African and Afro-inspired music and artists.

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My guest on Cape Talk tonight at 9pm is James Bösenberg the Chief Operating Officer at Quicket

Tonight 9pm (10 August) CapeTalk listeners can tune in for the station’s  segment the ‘Business of Entertainment,’ that promises to deliver a fascinating and first-hand account of the South African entertainment industry. This weeks chat  is with  James Bösenberg  the Chief Operating Officer at Quicket , about all things regarding tickets and ticketing for your events, even Free... Continue Reading →

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Monique Hellenberg the Voice of the band Goldfish’s No 1 Hit, “This Is How It Goes” has new music out now

Monique Hellenberg Is a Lecturer in Jazz & Contemporary Voice at Nelson Mandela University. She is an Award-Winning Singer and the Voice of the band Goldfish’s No 1 Hit, "This Is How It Goes" and was in The Voice SA 2017. Her new single “Saw It, Wrote It, Got It” is now available on Spotify,... Continue Reading →

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The MAFIKIZOLO “IDWALA” Live Experience 26th August Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg

Next up on the 2023 Bassline Live at The Lyric Theatre annual Series, are  Pop-duo MAFIKIZOLO, presenting “The MAFIKIZOLO IDWALA Live Experience, on Saturday 26th August 2023, at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City. Bassline is excited to have MAfikizolo on this platform as the relationship between us has been a long one. It dates... Continue Reading →

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Story and a half Basson Laas, resigned from his day job to become a full-time musician

In 2019, a quiet farm boy from the North-West province, Basson Laas, resigned from his day job to become a full-time musician. “Wow” That’s what many may be thinking.

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My guest tonight on the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk at 9pm is Lesley Wells

My guest tonight (20th July) on the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk at 9pm is  Lesley Wells  a Cape Town based music manager and booking agent.

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We speak to Frank Freeman prior to his show with Tarryn Lamb on 14th April

We speak to Frank Freeman prior to his show with Tarryn Lamb on 14th April. He started his music career early, when he joined the Grey College Boereorkes in his native Bloemfontein, aged 6.  With this group he toured Europe and got nominated for a South African Traditional Music Award, all before he finished school. Since turning... Continue Reading →

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Nothing will sound like Mango Groove playing live in De Waal park this Sunday 26th March

Nothing sounds quite like Mango Groove. The exquisite dexterity of the pennywhistle, the big brass arrangements, the lashings of doo-wop harmonies and the thundering swing and gumboot rhythms.

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ROBIN S for Grand Arena Cape Town on 27th May 2023

If old-school is what floats your boat, Soul Sisters 2023 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 May 2023, at Grand West Casino and Entertainment World, new and old... Continue Reading →

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Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, to Cape Town on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour.

Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour.

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We chat to Nick Knightshade from Dukes of Note ahead of a show in De Waal Park on Sunday 29th Jan with Matthew Mole & Will Linley

Dukes of Note founded in 2014  is a Carnival Rock band from Cape Town combining elements of Balkan rhythms, gypsy punk, vintage blues and swing with good old-fashioned rock ‘n roll; an eccentric blend of dark yet playful theatrics. The band is  Nick Knightshade  Singer & Guitar, Andy Abels - Bass & Backing Vocals , Matthew Cox... Continue Reading →

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Will Linley to play De Waal park on Sunday 29th January with Matthew Mole & Dukes of Note

Will Linley had an amazing 2022, what with opening for One Republic at Grand West, playing Switching on the lights late Nov in Cape Town. Now he gets to play De Waal Park in Cape Town on Sunday 29th January with Matthew Mole and Dukes of Note. Tickets are R99 bucks from Quicket  Hailing from Cape Town,  songwriter and musician,  Will released his highly-anticipated second... Continue Reading →

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DE WAAL PARK HOSTS CONCERTS IN THE PARK ON 18 DEC 2022 we have Tasché and Francois van Coke

How a leftover Pocket between Reservoirs became the City’s most coveted green Haven and Music Hub. There’s no doubt that a city’s heart beats boldest through its green spaces. New York has Central Park and Cape Town De Waal Park. But our park - or rather “THE Park” in local lingo - sits darn pretty.  In... Continue Reading →

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Jazz & Classical Encounters 2022 Vol 4 at Spier Wine Farm Saturday 26th Nov

The 2022 Jazz & Classical Encounters Festival Vol 4 @ Spier Amphitheatre featuring some of the best South African jazz and classical artists in a new feast of contemporary music, takes place on Saturday 26th November 2022. The one-day festival at Spier Wine Farm Amphitheatre in Stellenbosch begins at 12.30 pm (doors open at 11.30am) and will conquer your senses with a mix of jazz and classical music for eight... Continue Reading →

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