Tag: Music

Disappearance of three South African sailors takes centre-stage at Requiem for the Impossible world premiere at Cape Town’s Homecoming Centre in February

“Requiem for the Impossible” world premiere: Musicians Lucy Kruger (South Africa) and Liú Mottes (Netherlands) lead performance at Cape Town’s Homecoming Centre in February. The disappearance of three South African working sailors in the Indian Ocean a decade ago is the subject of a stunning new music and interactive technology project that will have its... Continue Reading →

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Experience Steve Louw and Big Sky Live in Stellenbosch on 21 February 2025

Join Steve Louw and Big Sky for an unforgettable live performance at Daisy Jones, the premier music venue in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands, on Friday, February 21, 2025. Big Sky, the South African band founded by Steve Louw after All Night Radio's dissolution, quickly established a unique blend of rock, folk, and blues.... Continue Reading →

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HOTSTIX WILL BE AT FUSION FEST ON 22 FEB, A CELEBRATION OF FUSING TOGETHER MUSIC, FASHION & MOTORING

Mahindra South Africa is about to ignite the festival scene with the launch of Fusion Fest, taking place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria, with Sipho Hotstix Mabuse on the bill.  For two decades, Mahindra has made South Africa its second home, forging an authentic and meaningful... Continue Reading →

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We Speak to Alex Carolissen playing Jazzathon at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre dates are Friday 10 to Sunday 12 January 2025

JCQ Productions is proud to announce that the Cape Town Jazzathon will once again take place at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 January 2025.  The Cape Town Jazzathon, which recently celebrated its 27th Anniversary in 2024, is one of the longest running music festivals in South Africa.  The annual, FREE to public festival, will... Continue Reading →

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Lessons from my guests on #businessofentertainment for 2024 on CapeTalk

Reflecting on the lessons from my guests on #businessofentertainment for 2024 on CapeTalk. We chat about Marc Marot, Suzanne Ackerman, Guy Macleod, Greer Stevens and many more in this 15 min recap to inspire us all. Enjoy the listen  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fp8IN5LmYjG7jk1fhVt2t?si=7KLIy-dDRMmRLVVDI41gJw  The show airs every Thursday at 9pm for thirty minutes and a repeat broadcast on Sunday at 9pm Show producer is Barry Mare.Artwork is by Casey... Continue Reading →

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And so 2024 eases to a close Siphokazi captures the vibrant and complicated energy of this season

And so 2024 eases to a close, and the great pilgrimage from urban to rural, from labour to home begins!  Siphokazi captures the vibrant and complicated energy of this season in EASTERN CAPE MECCA from her poetry collection Weeping Becomes a River Wishing you all safe travels  Music by Kukkurukugu, Zimbini Makwetu   Full clip on YouTube ... Continue Reading →

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The Voice of the Lighthouse Family Tunde Baiyewu on CapeTalk, Thursday 19th December at 9pm

Tunde Baiyewu (born Babatunde Emmanuel Baiyewu, 25 November 1968) is a British singer-songwriter of Nigerian descent and is a member of the multi-platinum selling, Lighthouse Family. Tune in to CapeTalk on Thursday night (19th December) just past 9pm to hear about this extraordinary talent. This was the previous chat we had  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0i8qrqhJpujDoXIlYSiDbL?si=CUcJ3lk6RtSNsA7VUgEFeg  Tunde was born in... Continue Reading →

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2 superb podcasts from CapeTalk with investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille

Listen please to our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille on two podcasts from  the CapeTalk show "The Business of entertainment” which airs every Thursday night at 9pm and again on Sunday just after 9pm.   She discussed  in detail Collective Management Organisations in SA  https://open.spotify.com/episode/73vuQZ04BzANrB5KPYWhpa?si=UranzLHBQW2n0C1IaQlzuA  And Diana who was the keynote speaker at Music Exchange on 30th Nov  dealt with  A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary... Continue Reading →

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Diana Neille on CapeTalk tonight from 9pm on the Business of Entertainment discussing – Collective Management Organisations in South Africa

We then have our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer, Diana Neille, on CapeTalk tonight (12th December) from 9pm on the Business of Entertainment.  She will discuss in detail  Collective Management Organisations in SA   And Diana who was the keynote speaker at Music Exchange on 30th November will also deal with A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary... Continue Reading →

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Theatre on the Square till 15th December

Reflections in some snaps from the opening night last night.Book via Quicket Show runs till 15th December. Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse Brings Legendary Jazz to Theatre on the Square

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Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 28th June 2025

The band, comprising Jill Saward (lead vocals), Bill Sharpe (keys), Keith Winter (guitar), George Anderson (bass) and Roger Odell (drums), will be heading to the Mother City for a night fans will foster, forever. Today Shakatak amplify their live shows with Jacqui Hicks (backing vocals, saxophone & flute) or Debby Bracknell (backing vocals & flute) and... Continue Reading →

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Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse Brings Legendary Jazz to Theatre on the Square

Sandton – The acclaimed Theatre on the Square will host an extraordinary series of jazz performances from December 10th to December 15th, 2024, featuring the legendary Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse.  These performances will celebrate the enduring power of music, bringing together generations of jazz lovers for an unforgettable experience.  Accompanying Mabuse are the dynamic Ashish Joshi... Continue Reading →

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Thursday Jazz Revival Sessions with VJR Lite at Club Galaxy for four show dates in December 2024 

Club Galaxy, often simply known as "Galaxy," is one of Cape Town's most iconic and longest-running nightclubs. Established in the 1978, it is a cultural beacon, offering a rare space for socializing, dancing, and enjoying live music.  The Galaxy is 46 years old.  Located in the suburb of Rylands, Galaxy's reputation as a premier nightlife... Continue Reading →

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The 14th edition of Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with eight stellar speakers.

The 14th edition of  Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with stellar speakers.The conference welcome is by award-winning Siphokazi Jonas, who has just published her debut book by Penguin Random House, "Weeping Becomes a River".We then have our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/ director/ producer, Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver the keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being... Continue Reading →

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Sipho Mabuse for Soul Session Xperience on Sunday 1 December City of Mbombela

Sipho Mabuse for Soul Session Xperience on Sunday 1 December City of Mbombela Sipho Mabuse for Soul Session Xperience on Sunday 1 December City of Mbombela

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Music Exchange #MEX24 – Opening Keynote by Diana Neille: A Reporter’s Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed?

We proudly announce our second highly esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/director/producer,  Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver a keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being held on 30th November, from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Her highly anticipated keynote – A Reporter's Notes on Intermediary Impunity: Can the South African Music Industry be Reformed? – will be... Continue Reading →

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Hotstix at Theatre on Square in December

SIPHO HOTSTIX MABUSE will be performing at Theatre on the Square for the start of the festive season!  Book the hottest tickets in town for December on QUICKET now! Limited season.  Call 0833774969 for enquiries.

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Music Exchange #MEX24 Conference – The New Music Economy Debunked – 30th November

We proudly announce we have secured a global thought Leader flying in from the USA to attend and speak at this year’s Music Exchange Conference. (#MEX24) to be held on 30th November from 9 am to 4:30 pm His mission Paris Toon is the Billboard charting award-winning entrepreneur and musical enigma behind Mother’s Favourite Child. He is an extraordinary... Continue Reading →

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Album launch by The Kyle Shepherd Trio at the Baxter Concert Hall on 16 November 2024

Leading jazz ensemble, The Kyle Shepherd Trio, launches the latest album, A Dance More Sweetly Played, at the Baxter Concert Hall, for one performance only on Saturday, 16 November 2024 at 7.30pm  The combination of Kyle Shepherd's innovative compositions, Shane Cooper's virtuosic double bass, and Jonno Sweetman's dynamic drumming, creates a vibrant soundscape that has... Continue Reading →

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GALLO MUSIC have released South African pianist and harmonica virtuoso Adam Glasser’s album SA & Beyond – Read all about the work please

Gallo released Adam Glasser's “SA & Beyond” which is a compilation of compositions he's remade using his harmonica and piano melodies. You can listen to “SA & BEYOND” on YouTube Music here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_msGZ9AEGDzQGc9DsHVS2roBXW6s4X0oXA You’ll love his stories and his tales about each song on this album: At 69,  veteran South African pianist and harmonica virtuoso Adam Glasser is  one of the last surviving... Continue Reading →

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