Carly Rae Jepsen
Hilltop Live Africa and Universal Music South Africa, in partnership with 94.7 and MTV announced today, will be hosting two concerts by Carly Rae Jepsen in October. The tour concides with the Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum-selling Canadian recording artist’s release of the album E.MO.TION in South Africa. Continue reading
White Mountain is a super chilled festival and a must for musos.
It’s never too soon to start planning your next getaway – so if you like the idea of unwinding in a stunning setting while enjoying a great line-up of live acoustic acts, then White Mountain 2015 will be just the ticket! This year also marks their 10th festival and word is it’s going to be a celebration to remember! Continue reading
Heels Over Head are, from left, Rebekah Pillay , Mandy Cobbing, Thulile Zama, Chillie Stent – Wardell, Nomkhosi Mazibuko.
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music hosts a concert with Heels Over Head on Wednesday, August 26 at 6 pm as part of its women’s month shows. Continue reading
Keith Bodsworth
Durban musician, Keith Bodsworth, is in hospital undergoing treatment for cancer. In an effort to assist Keith with medical expenses, renowned singer/guitarist, Steve Fataar, and stalwart supporter of local live music, Diana du Plooy, have arranged a show featuring some of Durban’s well-known musicians. The action will take place at Zack’s, Wilson’s Wharf, on Sunday, August 30. Continue reading
John Gay & Friends will be performing popular compositions with a jazz feeling at the Amber Valley Pub area in Howick at 2.30 pm on Sunday, August 30. The band includes Dave Marais on vocals, Jeff Judge on piano, John Gay on drums, Peter Bosse on bass guitar and Tom Hare on saxophone and fulgalhorn.Tickets are R60. Booking essential in order to gain entrance to Amber Valley. Phone John or Lynne at 033 239 5477 or 079 379 8192 with vehicle registration.
Toya Delazy
Afropunk.com will premiere the new video from South African Music Award-winning recording artist Toya Delazy for the single Why Hate on http://www.afropunk.com Continue reading
Ant Cawthorn-Blazeby (left) and Nibs van der Spuy
NIBS van der Spuy is joining forces with his old friend and Landscape Prayers bandmate, Ant Cawthorn-Blazeby, to perform two shows at the Hexagon Dive at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus, at 7 pm for 7.30 pm on August 21 and August 22. Continue reading
Production posters around Grahamstown. Photo: Cuepix/Louisa Feiter
The National Arts Festival (NAF) in Grahamstown is calling for proposals for the 2016 Main programme which runs from June 30 to July 10, 2016. Continue reading
Tu Nokwe.
Bheki Khoza. Pic courtesy of the DCP
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music hosts its 27th Annual Jazz Jol on Saturday, August 29 at 7 pm. The headline artist for 2015 is Tu Nokwe (guitar and vocals) who appears with Bheki Khoza (guitar), Neil Gonsalves (piano), Mandla Zikalala (bass), and Sbu Zondi (drums). Continue reading
The 2015 auditions for the uShaka Search For The Stars competition, hosted by uShaka Marine World in Durban, in partnership with the Department of Arts and Culture, get underway this weekend – and uShaka chief executive officer, Stella Khumalo, says she is excited to see what talent emerges from the competition. Continue reading
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