People Party your way into the (chilly) weekend
And the Party People franchise continues to get stronger, the party nights just get longer… heh! (it’s lunchtime and we’re hungry). We’re wondering when Durban will be added to the mix Khenzero? hint hint. Catch Dj Khenzero’s infamous chilled out nights in Cape Town on the 24th of April at Zula bay and Joburg on the 25th April at Roka in Milpark. The Joburg event includes the EMCEE Africa talent search with R10k up for grabs… More info below as always. Party People Cape-Town Feat ILL Literate Skill 24 April 2009 This month Dj Kenzhero brings to you literally something illiterate. This hip-hop outfit, whom hail from the streets of Guguletu have managed to establish themselves as prominent emcees capable of entertainming a hip hop thirsty crowd. Within the releases of ‘Another Day-Another Rhyme’ the EP (2006) and ‘the Battle of Guguletu mixtapes volume1 (2006) & volume 2 (2008) along with Driemanskap these guys have enough recorded material to make sure the masses are entertained. ILL Skillz will be performing live on the 24th of April 2009 at the one and only Zula Lounge, situated on 149 Long Steet. For an easy R50 at the door, come through and enjoy the Party for the People of Cape-Town. For more info see www.myspace.com/partypeoplesa or www.myspace.com/illliterateskill Party People Johannesburg Feat Emcee Africa 2 25 April 2009 Emcee Africa, the continent’s extensive hip-hop talent search is back – bigger and better than before. Auditions for the continent wide Hip-Hop talent search has already kicked off in Botswana, and this Saturday, the 25th of April 2009, they come on down to South Africa to join Dj Kenzhero at this months Party People. This one is undoubtedly special. For all you heads out there that would like to partake in the challenge please email nonnaallan@gmail.com. And for those of you, who just want to watch the competition play out, come through to Roka lounge at 44 Stanley Ave Milpark. Tickets will be available at the door for R100. For more info see...
Call to Action – Swaziland Bushfire Festival
Siyanemukela (welcome in siSwati) to the third Swaziland Bushfire Festival due to take place on the 31st July and 1st and 2nd of August this year in the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Swaziland. If you love a truly African rooted vibe, in a sublime setting (don’t forget we’ve been going on about House on Fire for years now – best venue in Africa) with the biggest party animals on earth (you know who you are) then make sure to pack up the kids and friends and get to the gentle Malkerns Valley. We believe they’re also looking for artists so get in touch and rock the valley of heaven. It’s only 3.5 hours drive from Jozi… GO GO GO. Join the Facebook group for more info, and watch the promo video below for a taste of last year’s super relaxed Afro vibes. (The funny thing is, Swaziland is like this...
Represent Review: Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Around Easter time, Cape Town has a certain air about it. It has nothing to do with Easter egg hunts, bunnies or anything of the sort. Birds seem to chirp, the wind whistles in tune, even the midday cannon ball seems to boom louder. Amidst all this, guitars are tuned, drums are propped up and pianos are reeled in, all in aid of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF). Gosh, you have to be in this city to feel the energy that the CTIJF carries with it (among the international artists that we all look forward to rubbing shoulders with). From the free concert that took place on Wednesday, April 1 – rather than the usual Thursday evenings – the line up was so exciting this year. They went all out for their 10th birthday to bring us a show to remember (and I most certainly do). CTIJF brought us the likes of Zap mama, Pete Philly & Perquisite, Mos Def, Diane Reeves, Freshlyground, Hugh Masekela, Incognito, The Robert Glasper Experiment, Zaki Ibrahim, 340ml, Maceo Parker – to name but a few. Now obviously I’d need to multiply myself to catch every artist or band but since that’s not humanly possible, I can only tell you about what I did manage to catch. On Friday, April 3 I got to see Pete Philly & Perquisite, safely my favourite dutch hip hop duo. This was their second performance at the CTIJF – and I got to see both. I remember falling in love with this band some 3 or 4 years ago. Their sound is so fresh and they are simply perfect together. The flow of Pete Philly’s voice dances on the beat in a way that radiates through your body. And this year, they weren’t any different. I listened to some Goldfish with their ever faithful Cape Tonian sound that never disappoints. But – and this is not to discredit any other artist – the highlight (possibly of the whole festival) was Zap Mama. The leading woman is absolutely beautiful with a voice that I could’ve grown up to and at the same time something my kids will grow up to – it’s timeless, soulful and elevating. Not only can she beat box with the best of them but she completely took us by surprise when she performed a Miriam Makeba song…in Zulu. It was magnificent. On Saturday I started the day early with usisi Abigail Kubheka. She was nostalgic as ever performing classics that I remember hearing when I was knee-high to a grasshopper. Zaki Ibrahim started right in the middle of usisi Abigail so I rushed...
Everybody’s ♡ing BLK JKS
I remember the first time I saw Blk Jks was the night our *shy* little band Pesheya shared the stage with them at ROKA in Milpark early 07, we were both opening acts for the always AWESOME Uju… That night I thought *damn* these guys are crazy, their eclectic blend of rock ‘n roll madness was enough to confuse any neatly playlisted South African. Now, proudly listening to their set at SXSW, I can confirm, they are totally loopy… crazy … and loving it! The best part is, hungry for something fresh and tasty, the rest of the music world seems fascinated by these boys mashing up styles all the way from Johannesburg and are lapping them up in big dollops. Join them on their ride on and upwards – read all about Blk Jxs in this month’s Vanity Fair and listen to their mad beats at SXSW (thanks Quicy for the link). Could this be the debut of SA music on the international stage – AT LAST? REPRESENT! PS: SO UJU when is the rest of the music world finally going to get to listen to you??? We still have our money on you. *kisses from...
Represent Competition: ‘Balkanology – The Resurrection’
We love the intro to the Balkanology bash (on the 9th of April in Cape Town – sorreee Jozi): ” It’s the biggest Balkan party in South Africa. It’s the only Balkan party in South Africa.” If that’s not convincing enough (they even have reductions for pensioners) then maybe the thought of grooving to Dj’s and musicians playing Gypsy, Serbian, Macedonian, Bulgarian and Romanian melodies whilst not setting a foot out of the fairest Cape may do? Either way, we’ve hustled a pair of DOUBLE TICKETS (worth nearly 500 ROND) for a lucky someborry, but you’re gonna have to work for it! Here’s how: 1. Visit the Balkanology site and have a browse 2. Email us the name of ONE of the musicians in the Kolo Novo Movie Band 3. In your email – which must be sent to editor@represent.co.za, please include your name, age, ID number and your contact details (phone and email). Pensioners welcome. 4. Do this before the 2nd of April. We will announce the winner on the 3rd. AND NO discussions will be entered into, the winner will be chosen through a draw. One entry per wannabe winner please, don’t jam up our inbox. Here’s more info – GOOD LUCK! BALKANOLOGY LIVES AGAIN Date: Thursday, 9 April 2009 (just before the Easter long weekend and Second Seder, so we are featuring a full Seder Matzah and bitter stuff) Venue: Bloemendal Restaurant (follow the signs) Doors open: 19:00 Tickets: R220 for pre-sold, R240 at the door. Students and pensioners pay R200 Ticket bookings: Visit: www.balkanology.co.za for a comprehensive list of ticket outlets. The most talked about cult event of the season is just around the corner. Balkanology is back on Thursday, 9 April 2009 at Bloemendal. The Balkanology parties in South Africa were first launched in June 2006 by Event Director Ma’or Harris and a distinctive, highly talented group of collaborators. After five hit parties with numbers growing from 500 to 3 000, Balkanology has created a powerful brand synonymous with zest, energy and a theatrical music experience. Balkanology is styled in the way of traditional Eastern European gypsy camps. The party is an opportunity to lose your inhibitions for a night, enjoy the madness of DJ’s and musicians performing a remixed fusion of Gypsy, Serbian, Macedonian, Bulgarian and Romanian melodies. As well as theatre performances and market. Lineup: · Kolo Novo Movie Band – founded by musical director, Grada Djeri specifically for Balkanology and featuring some of the biggest names in SA music · Top Balkan DJ, Robert Soko (of BalkanBeats) – the Croatian from Germany · DJ Toby2shoes – the ambassador for Balkan-gypsy-folk in...
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