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We Can Arts Festival in Durban

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Models with Albinism will raise awareness when they hit the ramp at the We Can Arts Festival concert and fashion show, Friday, December 4. From left are: Smisokuhle Mntungwa, Siyabonga Mthembu, Siwele Mthalane, Tlotliso Kanetsi and Simphiwe Ndlovu. Photo: Supplied

December 3 is observed internationally as a day that celebrates people with disabilities. Locally the We Can Arts Festival will commemorate and recognise disabled people, showcasing their extra ordinary talents in the fields of arts and business.

The festival will take place over three days between December 3 and 5,  commencing with a business and arts seminar on Thursday, December 3 at the Durban Playhouse from 9 am to 4 pm.

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Natalie Rungan in Maritzburg tonight

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Natalie Rungan

Durban-born singer and songwriter Natalie Rungan will perform with pianist, Mark Royeppen, and drummer, Bruce Baker, in the historic Government House on Unisa’s Pietermaritzburg Campus in Langalibalele Street on Friday, November 20.

The concert starts at 7 pm and will feature a combination of jazz classics, Natalie’s original compositions and cleverly arranged pop covers to bridge the gap between those who love the classics and those who just want to have fun listening to music on a Friday night.

 

The SA Artist Spotlight: A Special Decade Episode with #TWEAK

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In this once in a decade interview opportunity, The SA Artist Spotlight team met up with 90’s punk superheroes, TWEAK. In this special decade reunion episode they spill the beans on their epic return debut show at this year’s Oppikoppi and jumping onto stage in true 90’s punk style after just one rehearsal. Lead singer, Garth Barnes, touches on the goings on of Crash Car Burn. Continue reading →

Audition to perform at the Playhouse

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The Playhouse Company is holding auditions on December 2 and 3 for those who wish to participate in its Test-Driving the Arts programme in 2016.

To take part in the auditions, which will be held at The Playhouse, contact Khulekani Kunene on 031 369 9440 between 9 am and 4.30 pm only, before the cut-off date of Friday, November 27.

The Test Drive programme is designed to showcase arts practitioners in the fields of indigenous and popular cultural entertainment. Performance genres typically featured in the series include Maskandi, Gospel, Kwaito, Afro Reggae, Imfene, Pantsula, Hip Hop, among others.

The Test Drive series provides workers in Durban’s CBD with regular opportunities to enjoy free lunch-time concerts close to their places of work. It also fulfils a valuable role for the performing arts community as it serves as a showcase for artists to be scooped up by talent scouts on the lookout for quality acts.

Ruby Gill and Parable Fifteen at Music in the Hills

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Ruby Gill

Tonight’s Music in the Hills session will feature Nicky Grieshaber with backing from Rudi Engelbrecht; Ruby Gill, Ilan Lax, Mali Zulu and Parable Fifteen.

It promises to be a really great evening of rocking rhythms, great socialising and The Knoll’s usual selection of tasty meals.

Music in the Hills (MiTH) takes place at The Knoll Guesthouse and Backpackers, Knoll Drive, Hilton.

Musicians who wish to play please contact Kirsten Rae Hughes on 072 220 9757 or e-mail: kirstyh03@gmail.com. Performers plus one partner get in free.

Parable Fifteen – Lost Cause Live (Acoustic)

 

Berlin-based musical show-stoppers, Riders Connection, are heading to South Africa

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It’s been a dynamic year for Berlin-based musical show-stoppers, Riders Connection, since their last visit to South Africa. Following their album launch tour in Germany, the trio are returning to the country to blow minds once again with their musical mix of reggae, soul and folky blues. The band kicks off their tour on Friday, November 27 at La Cabane in Hout Bay, Cape Town. Continue reading →