Born in Mofolo, but was raised in Pimville, Soweto. In much the same way as most of her American contemporaries, Gloria Bosman began her ‘career’ singing in a church Choir. After a production at the Market Theatre in 1993, both Nedbank and the Permanent Bank, awarded her a scholarship, which enabled her to study opera at the Technikon Pretoria. Catch one of South Africa’s beautiful daughter of song this Friday (3rd September 201…0) at the South African State Theatre, Pretoria. Her debut album ‘Tranquillity’ was produced and arranged by pianist Paul Hanmer, who along with Gloria and McCoy Mrubata, were... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 |
JOHANNESBURG – The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards are held annually in recognition and celebration of excellence in South African arts, culture and creativity. Four ImpACT Awards for Young Professionals, sponsored by the Distell Foundation, will be awarded to talented and emerging artists at a time in their careers when they have shown commitment to, and reached some professional standing in their chosen discipline. These prestigious Awards honour young professional artists that fall within the first three years of their professional careers. “The Distell Foundation is proud to be involved with the ImpACT Awards for Young Professionals and we... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 |
Now this time we’re talking of one of the most versatile and influential flutist, composer and arranger based in the US. With a language that transcends her Middle Eastern roots, Hadar seamlessly fuses styles reminiscent of many different cultures making her voice one that is highly distinctive and innovative within the modern world music scene today. Since a young age she has performed and toured with the Young Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra and arranged for numerous Jazz ensembles. Hadar studied at the Tel Aviv Academy of Music with flutist Yossi Arnheim who is the principle flutist for the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra.... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 31st 2010 |
By Novell Zwange – Last Thursday I had the pleasure to attend the media preview of the proudly South African movie, Hopeville which hits the South African and Lesotho cinemas on the 3rd of this month. The film tells the story of Amos, a reformed alcoholic on a mission to forge a relationship with his estranged son Themba. When father and son arrive in the dusty town of Hopeville, they discover a mean little community where apathy, fear and suspicion are the order of the day. When Amos decides to restore the public swimming pool so that his son can... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, August 30th 2010 |
Workers were angry that the president has been out of the country during the strike. South Africa’s president has instructed ministers to return to the negotiating table to end a public sector strike that is about to enter its third week. Jacob Zuma’s decision comes as more workers in the water and tyre-making industries are expected to join. The strike over pay has closed schools and left hospitals relying on army medics to keep functioning. The main trade union federation has threatened a one-day general strike on Thursday, if its demands are not met. About one million civil servants are... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, August 30th 2010 |
