ENTERTAINMENT
This week they gave their first performance as competition winners at their new home Universal records, having returned from their successful and eventful Winter Jazzfest in New York City, last year January. Albeit they both did not commit on the title of the single they will work on (citing they’re many) one thing for certain […]
Closed last month, it was previously owned by socialite and philanthropist Dr Felicia Mabuza-Shuttle. Popular for its 1950s-inspired replication of the iconic Sophiatown shebeen and fine dining in lavish, it closed doors after more than 20 years’ in operation. A select media and guests were invited to the pomp farewell ceremony, although a bittersweet pill […]
The ‘Bantu Biko Street’ fame star who had undergone a vocal cord surgery recently, will appear for the first time on stage in 2019 featuring the award-winning film by Mmabatho Montsho, Joko Ya Hao, a film inspired by the life of struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, to be released in July. “I was headhunted for the […]
Following a huge listening party session this past Wednesday, Nostalgia was presented to the world fashionably so. The packed Bioscope (Maboneng Precinct) had fans enjoying the lyricists that Tresor has become synonymous with, feasting on his 3rd studio album launch. The 13 track album features some of the biggest names in the game such as […]
He was a cultural icon for the southern African country. His aura and presence had a global resonance with fans around the world, yet the man remained humble and magnanimous. Mtukudzi died in Harare after a long battle with diabetes, ironically enough on exactly the same day as his friend, the musician Bra Hugh Masekela, who […]
So, not to be left behind music sensation and fashionista Riky Rick has developed a mind-boggling, inaugural concept titled ‘Cotton Festival’. Born Rikhado Makhado, he clutches that the idea was created to showcase the diversities while fusing the gaps within the various hip-hop sounds and local movements. Yes, we all know our hip-star has good […]
The scene, set out for a farewell of a societal luminary, resembled razzmatazz than what the Book of Ecclesiastes reminded mortals as there being a time to die. Rather, an appropriate description of what unfolded could be found ensconced in the verses of American poet, Langston Hughes and South African counterpart, Donato “Zinga” Mattera, respectively! […]
In pursuing their dreams- both young jazz winners were identified after a strenuous 100 days and over 500 entries submitted, nationally. The prize: a performance at the fifth New York’s world-famous Blue Note Jazz Clubduring the NYC Winter JazzFest in January 2019. The finals were held at Katzy’s Rosebank, Johannesburg for the opportunity of a […]
So fast and furious that the RedSquare drink stock had to be tripled as a result of sell-out tickets for the grande finale, scheduled for December 16 (Sunday) at the Dickinson Park-Vereeniging. Monday is a holiday-so DO NOT press any panic buttons- assomblief, after-all ke December. Lately, everything is about innovation and the organisers have […]
Latin Music Lovers in South Africa are in for a special birthday treat as event powerhouse Obrigado is celebrating 4years of the Latin Music movement! In its existence, Obrigado has attracted scores of people to its bespoke celebration of Latin Music presented in traditional Samba and Bossa Nova as well as House and Hip Hop […]