The Netherlands Embassy in South Africa is hosting a five-day event entitled ‘The House of the Future’ at the Turbine Hall from November 16 – 20 November. Visit the website http://www.houseofthefuture.co.za to see the full programme. Continue reading
The Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition gets underway in Johannesburg today. There are some 40 speakers and a number of sessions and workshops about social and eco-entrepreneurship. Continue reading
Akin Omotoso
I caught up with Akin Omotoso to talk about his latest film, Tell Me Sweet Something, which was inspired by the director’s fondess for love songs, the romance classic Love Jones, and his desire to celebrate the city he loves — Johannesburg. Continue reading
Vuyani Dance Theatre is celebrating Women’s Month by hosting a public dance workshop with emerging female choreographers on Sunday, August 9. Lulu Mlangeni (senior dancer at Vuyani) and Thoko Sidiya (formerly with Moving into Dance Mophatong) will be imparting their skills and knowledge during this lively, interactive workshop. It is open to all, and will be held at the Vuyani Dance Theatre studios, located at the Dance Space in Newtown, from 8.45 am to 10.30 am. Continue reading
The annual and uniquely free celebration of music and culture, Fête de La Musique in Newtown, brings musical diversity and showcases a broad mix of music ranging from pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, traditional and even to brass band music.
The international musical line-up includes the “King of Salegy” from Madagascar, Jaojoby; the French touch of Benjamin Piat (France) and the Reunionese maloya rhythms and sounds of Grèn Sémé (France/Reunion Island).
The local line-up promises to be as diverse and powerful as the international line-up with SA’s favourites established and growing talents: BCUC, The Muffinz, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Coal Train Band, Go Barefoot, Pilani Bubu, Motsatsing and the Rays, The African Ambassadors Brothers, Zetina Mosia, Maria Mombelli and the Belly Buttons, Amandla Freedom Ensemble, and The Meerkat Mob!
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