MIDLANDS diva, Cat Simoni, will be performing the music of Barbra Streisand at the Rhumbelow Theatre in Durban at 8 pm on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 and at 2 pm and 6.30 pm on Sunday, August 9. Continue reading
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Acoustiq Assassins deliver music with a message
ACOUSTIQ Assassins will be performing at the Hexagon Theatre Dive at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg campus at 7 pm for 7.30 pm on Friday, August 7.
The band, which recently performed at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, fuse elements of RnB, soft rock and Afro soul. Their songs have a deep-rooted message which aims to educate people. Acoustiq Assassins is made up of Noma Khumalo, Gugu Mdladla, Junior Mazibuko and Siphesihle Bhengu.
Tickets are R50. To book call 079 679 4837.
Tables in the Hexagon Dive seat 10. Bring along a picnic basket but no drinks. There is a cash bar.
CNN’s ‘African Voices’ meets Black Coffee, South African House DJ
It can move us to dance and sing, providing the soundtrack to our daily lives, defining our cultures and establishing our identities. Today, music makers in Africa are generating the beat of a continent and remixing their own unique sounds into the African music scene.
This week, CNN’s ‘African Voices’ meets rising star Black Coffee, a South African DJ whose name is garnering attention around the world. Black Coffee is famous in South Africa for his original style of ‘Afropolitan’ house beats, and is fast becoming one of the hottest EDM DJs in the world. Continue reading
Corobrik Orchestra concert in Durban
Musicians and music-lovers in and around Durban, make a note to diarise Sunday, August 9. That’s the date for the Corobrick Orchestra concert in Durban. The British Cultural and Heritage Association (BCHA) has lined up an enticing programme of musical items to be performed by a massed ad hoc orchestra under the baton of maestro Richard Cock, always a major role-player on our national music scene. The annual event includes the participation of the Steel Drum Band and its affiliate group of Marimba Players. Continue reading
South African Women’s Arts Festival 2015
August is Women’s Month and there’s no better way to honour the struggles, sacrifices and successes of women than at the Playhouse in Durban. Feast yourself on the fine drama, dance, dialogue, music and entertainment on offer at the annual Playhouse Company’s SA Women’s Festival (SAWAF). Continue reading
RnB legends, Toni Braxton and Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds heading to SA
R&B superstars Toni Braxton and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will be performing in South Africa and Zimbabwe between August 28 and September 3. Continue reading
Don’t miss Dutch guitarist Jim Gorissen in Durban
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at the University of KwaZulu-Natal hosts a concert by Dutch guitarist Jim Gorissen on Wednesday, July 29 at 6 pm. Continue reading
Moretele Park Tribute Concert 2015
The countdown has started to the Moretele Park Tribute Concert 2015. Under the theme ‘We Are Africa’, this year’s concert celebrates South Africa’s coming of age and protests against xenophobia and the abhorrent violence towards foreign nationals experienced earlier this year. Continue reading
When Voices Meet – the doccie about The Peace Train
Excitement is mounting for the world premiere of the South African/USA documentary When Voices Meet at the Durban International Film Festival. Featuring South African stars John Kani and Abigail Kubeka, it tells the story of The Peace Train’s journey across South Africa during the political violence of the 1990’s and it’s impact on South Africa today.
This compelling and jubilant documentary opens tonight Wednesday, July 22 at Suncoast 6 at 6 pm. On Thursday, July 23 the Denis Hurley Center will be filled to capacity with school children from Nsimbini Primary School in Mayville who are being sponsored by Sharon Katz’s organization “Friends Of The Peace Train” to attend the screening.
And on Friday, July 24 is the culminating event at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, featuring a reception for attendees at 5.30 pm, DIFF screening of the documentary at 6.30 pm, and a reunion concert by Sharon Katz & The Peace Train Band at 8 pm all for the same R25 ticket price.
Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Katz, who founded The Peace Train Project in 1992 in Durban, will perform alongside Peace Train co-founder and singer Nonhlanhla Wanda and Durban musicians who rode on The Peace Train, Dr. Brian Thusi (trumpet) George Mari (trumpet) Debbie Hayman Mari (keyboards) as well as Philani Ngidi (bass) and S’bu Zondi (drums). They will be joined on stage by The Peace Train singers and dancers for this jubilant celebration.
Katz travels the world with her band and arrived in Durban on Sunday after appearing at a UNESCO Nelson Mandela Day event in Washington DC. When Voices Meet has been nominated for three awards and selected for eight film festivals. The US premiere will be in August at the World Music and Independent Film Festival in Washington DC.
Wendy Oldfield and Paul Hanmer to perform in KZN
SINGER-songwriters, Wendy Oldfield and Paul Hanmer, will be performing in KwaZulu-Natal as part of their nationwide Songlines tour. Their collaboration beautifully fuses jazz, folk, pop and African rhythms to produce a truly memorable sound. Continue reading
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