AMANDA Evans’ film, Serpent, will open this year’s Durban International Film Festival, which runs from July 13 to 23. Continue reading
Abdullah Ibrahim
Abdullah Ibrahim to perform at the Fugard Theatre
Following a sold out performance at the Fugard Theatre earlier this year, Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre present four solo piano concerts by Abdullah Ibrahim from October 20 to 23 October.
These will be Ibrahim’s only other solo piano concerts in Cape Town in 2016.
These special performances will be a brand new presentation of new and older compositions spanning nearly 70 years of a remarkable career, which all began in Kensington and District Six at the age of seven.
Showtimes are Thursday to Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 4pm. Tickets R120 to R250. Contact the box office at 021 461 4554.
Jazz xPressions at Newtown Junction
Yusuf Justin Holcraft
Following the first successful edition of Sundaes on Junction, Newtown Junction proudly hosts the indomitable Jazz xPressions from 1 pm to 2 pm on April 10. Come and revel in their cool fusion of jazz, Afro, Latin and contemporary sounds. Continue reading
Battle of the Saxes tour
Matthew Lombard and Karendra Devroop
The Battle of the Saxes tour features two of South Africa’s pre-eminent saxophonists: classical saxophonist, Matthew Lombard, and jazz saxophonist, Karendra Devroop, who bring their own brand of music to Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria in October. Continue reading
Free jazz and violin concerts set to delight Hilton Arts Festival audiences
Christopher Duigan. Photo: Val Adamson
Music lovers have a treat in store at this year’s Hilton Arts Festival, as Marriott Asset Management will once again host two free concerts: The Best of SA Jazz andViolin Favourites on September 19 and 20. Continue reading
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