THERE will be a book reading and discussion of I’m Not Your Weekend Special: Portraits on the life, style and politics of Brenda Fassie, edited by Bongani Madondo, at the Newtown Junction Mall at 6.30 pm on May 5. Continue reading
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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
Poetry and jazz at Newtown Junction
Combine the poetic prowess of spoken word poetry with the magic of jazz and you have a performance that’s not to be missed.
Internationally acclaimed poet and writer Natalia Molebatsi is joining forces with Ariel Zamonsky on double bass, Yonela Mnana on keyboard and Siphiwe Shiburi on drums for an unforgettable performance at Newtown Junction on March 20 from 2pm to 3pm. Continue reading
Hypnotic Newtown has it all
NEWTOWN has it all; music, art performance and fashion, come and see it showcased at the first Hypnotic Friday held at Newtown Junction on Friday, March 11. Continue reading
Enjoy a cultural feast in Newtown
First Thursdays have come to Newtown with both the Newtown Junction and Work Shop New Town participating in this exciting cultural movement starting on March 3 from 5pm to 10pm. Continue reading
Amandla Freedom Ensemble at Newtown Junction
In the past, jazz music has come to symbolise diverse agendas including freedom and democratic values, symbols seen as a threat to order and a civil society with oppressive agendas.
As part of Newtown Junction’s commitment to bring Arts and Culture into the inner city and preserve the heritage of Newtown, it is partnering with Amandla Freedom Ensemble to create what surely will be a public dialogue not to be missed. Continue reading
Amandla Freedom Ensemble performing in Newtown Junction
Newtown Junction kicks off the calendar with Jazz on Junction this Sunday, January 31, from 1.30 pm, at the outdoor piazza. Continue reading
Pops Mohamed at Newtown Junction
Newtown Junction is playing host, on Sunday, November 8, from 12 noon to 2 pm, to a living legend: the unique and dynamic Pops Mohamed with The Millennium Experience. Continue reading
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