By Novell Zwange – Electrifying and well-travelled Namibian born musician Elemotho who composes, records and performs his own music is touring South Africa this May 2011. The tour kick-started in Kimberly at Flamingo Casino (20th May), into Potchefstroom and right into Gauteng Province until Sunday the 29th when he will be performing at Moyo Zoo Lake. Elemotho plays acoustic guitar as and sings in his mother-tongue Setswana, English and other Namibian languages. He does not classify his music under a certain style: “I see myself as a performing artist and musical activist; I like to throw reality around, thus exploring... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – Fans from far and wide are ecstatic and counting the days when legendary American composer, pianist, arranger and recipient of multiple Academy and Grammy Awards, Dave Grusin performs in South Africa for his first-ever collaborative tour with acclaimed guitarist, Lee Ritenour on African soil. The collaboration of Grusin and Ritenour earned them a Grammy for the album Harlequin in 1986 and Ritenour has just been given a Life Time Achievement Award by Guitar Player Magazine. The two take to the stage for two rare shows on May 27 and 28 at TheTeatro at Montecasino in Joburg... Continue Reading
Johannesburg: A diverse spread of South Africans will be honoured at the upcoming Siyabakhumbula Tribute Awards to be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, on June 4th. Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Paul Mashatile, will deliver the keynote address at the event which is intended to posthumously honour a number of extraordinary South Africans who changed the landscape of the country. Among those being singled out at this year’s Siyabakhumbula Tribute Awards are Dr Allan Paton, novelist and author of Cry, The Beloved Country; Moffat Zungu, a photographer whose works shaped the way the world perceived South Africa;... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – South African hip hop crew Teargas has been nominated for a Black Entertainment Television Award (BET award). The three-man band, which is based in Johannesburg, is competing in the Best International Act: Africa category. Other African acts in the category include 2Face Idibia, D’ Banj, D-Black, Fally Ipupa and Angelique Kidjo. Formed in 2005, Teargas features Ntokozo “KO” Mdluli, Ezee “Ma-E” Hanabe and Bantu “Ntukza” Hanabe. Over the years, they have released numerous hits and performed all over the country. 2011 BET winners will be announced in Los Angeles on 26 June.
By Own Correspondent with support from www.mio.co.za – A change of venue and a big dose of controversy were the distinguishing features of the 17th annual MTN South African Music Awards, held at Montecasino in northern Johannesburg on the weekend. Held over two nights, this year’s ceremonies were ambitiously split between Montecasino’s Teatro (on Friday night), the open-air Piazza and a massive dome tent constructed especially for the gala night on Saturday. Moving the event away from its traditional venue, Sun City, seems to have incensed some and delighted others – as has practically every other aspect of this year’s... Continue Reading
