If you’re a fan of world music then there’s no better place to celebrate Heritage Day on September 24th than by joining international FADO sensation Katia Guerreiro at the Teatro at Montecasino. Not only is Katia regarded as one of the finest Fadistas of her generation and a leading light of the Portuguese and global FADO revival but she was also born in Johannesburg (in 1977) and so has strong links to the city where she will perform for one-night-only. It’s fitting that Katia’s South African performing debut comes as part of the Joburg Arts Alive International Festival – a... Continue Reading
To be modern is to find ourselves in an environment that promises us adventure, power, joy, growth, transformation of ourselves and the world – and at the same time that threatens to destroy everything we have, everything we know, everything we are. Marshall Berman I the first generation of the post Apartheid South Africa, I’m driven, confused and enthused by modernism. Musa Nxumalo Afronova is today launching its new gallery space in Braamfontein with a solo exhibition by young but already acclaimed photographer Musa Nxumalo. Born in Soweto in 1986, Musa Nxumalo first came into the spotlight as the recipient... Continue Reading
By John Owoo – Versatile bodies take on issue of the environment with a formidable stage presence. Dancers and students from the Noyam African Dance Institute last week took the issue of the environment on stage with spectacular movements that vividly lamented on the most dangerous threat to the planet earth. Titled “Future of Tomorrow”, the forty-five minute issues driven piece, which was performed at the Noyam Centre in Dodowa (Dangbe West District), took on sensitive concerns relating to the environment with blunt, raw and engaging honesty. Indeed, highly expressive movements with the aid of brooms, tree trunks, cement covers,... Continue Reading
By Martin Chemhere – The Midlands Arts and Culture Festival (MACfest) 2010 programme was recently unveiled by the organizers and reveals exciting and diverse activities aimed at impressing both artists and culture enthusiasts. It will be staged from 29 September to 2 October around the city and surrounding areas. Describing itself as “a place of arts and culture where people meet, explore and create music, dance, theatre, drama, literary arts, visual arts, film and cultural heritage” it promises to reflect that premise, given the cross section of represented activities. The festival’s rich programme opens with a parade through Gweru City... Continue Reading
Nineteen events throughout September means music – in all its brilliant diversity is one of the hottest calling cards at this year’s Joburg Arts Alive International Festival! Undoubtedly the doyenne of the events is Jazz on the Lake which has become a highlight of the year for music fans throughout the city who eagerly embrace a day of quality music in a distinctly family setting – at no cost! Taking place on Sunday September 5th at Zoo Lake, this year’s Jazz on the Lake delivers a superb live line-up that features veteran South African musician Caiphus Semenya, top-selling, award-winner Lira,... Continue Reading
