Angelique Kidjo @ Spier for Easter Sun
YES! Angelique Kidjo, one of Africa’s most revered female singers will be at Spier in the Western Cape for an Easter Sunday show. We’ve only heard good things about chilling at Spier and we encourage everyone to go and listen to this incredible Songstress. Here is the deal. Click here to learn more about this world musician Angelique: The… Old Mutual Encounters Festival comes to Spier for the first time on Sunday 16 April 2006, with a line-up which is set to wow audiences. Old Mutual and Oppikoppi Productions have joined forces again to make sure that the Easter weekend is a memorable one by presenting a star-studded programme. Angelique Kidjo will be performing at the Old Mutual Encounters Picnic at Spier on Easter Sunday, along with talented and diverse local icons such as Watershed, Chris Chameleon, Vusi Mahlasela and Robin Auld. This African-born songstress, Angelique Kidjo who has been nominated for four Grammy awards, has cross-pollinated the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B funk and jazz, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America. Throughout her career she has collaborated with a diverse group of international artists like Santana and Gilberto Gil. Her duet with Dave Matthews on the song “Iwoya” which appeared on her last CD Black Ivory Soul, was a critical success that helped diversify her fan base. “Music has the ability to cross borders, transcend boundaries and unite people”, says Angelique of her music. CLICK HERE TO GO TO SPIER. ******************************************* 6 Feb 2006 If you are a regular Representor you will know that we rate Lebo Mashile as one of South Africa’s most incredible live performers – the sincerity of her poetry and the emotion driving her live performance is a must-see. She is one of several famous names on the program this weekend at the open-air poetry festival at the Spier Summer Arts season on the 3 and 4 February. Go and lap up sweet words and sweet rhythms in the fading Cape summer evenings. The Spier Summer Arts Season has collaborated with acclaimed author and poet Antjie Krog to present this new open-air Poetry Festival of famous names and famous poems. Antjie Krog, renowned poet, writer, journalist and Extraordinary professor at the University of the Western Cape, has curated this programme of poets where audiences can expect to experience a diverse mix of local and international poets performing their work in English, Afrikaans and Xhosa. Poems will be read, spoken, performed with bands, rapped or delivered from the gut in the case of Imbongi Mngomeni. Acclaimed poets of the likes of Yvette Christiansý, (South...
Zim Film Fest calling for entries
We don’t know much more about it other than that there is a Zimbabwe FIlm Festival at the end of August and they’re calling for entries…Click here to go to the site for more info. The Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) is back for its 9th edition. Set to take place from 25 August to 3 September, ZIFF 2006 is calling for entries in t…he feature film, documentary and short film categories from any genre. The films will be up for eleven coveted Mweya awards at our annual Closing Night ceremony on Saturday 2 September 2006....
Mon laugh – PalmPilot and DVD writer for sale
Thought you guys would appreciate these pictures as a bit of tongue-in-cheek humour. If you would like to see them more clearly – click here for the PalmPilot and page down once you get there for the DVDWriter. Thanks to Del for sending them through – certainly will bright… en up the Mon morning blues. Turns out they are from an awesome site called “Worth1000” which claims to be “the top creative competition and photoshop contest site on the web.” They have Photoshop, animation, illustration and text competitions – so designers – go and learn and win now!” Here’s the email – click here for the site: “A friend of mine is selling a Palm Pilot and DVD writer that are both in really good condition if anyone is interested.Palm Pilot Rupees U$ 5 DVD Writer U$ 5 Attached are a couple of photos to show what condition they’re in, let me know if you want more info or photos. Please send onto anyone else who may be interested…” If you’re looking for inspirational photoshopping and illustration – spend a bit of time on the site! —–...
Smirnoff looking for spinning students – WITS!Hurry!
Hey Students, we hope that you regularly visit this cool site Student Village – it tells you all about what’s happening -even if you’re on a boring campus like Pietermaritzburg – cut off from the rest of the country. So Smirnoff SPIN are looking for ‘SPIN AGENTS’ – 18 hot and happening students that can become their brand ambassadors …– here’s the spin (he he) – click here to go to Student VIllage for the full story and the entry form – unfortunately entries are up for everywhere but WITS which closes tomorrow – SO HURRY UP!!!: Are YOU in the know about your campus ? Are YOU in the limelight and enjoy partying ? Are YOU on the pulse of your campus Trends and happenings ? Are YOU the ‘Man with a Plan’ ? Then Smirnoff Spin is looking for YOU ! Smirnoff Spin is on a search to find 18 stylish party people to go on a Storming experience in true Smirnoff style. The Spin Agents’ key tasks will be to stay in the know about campus activities, what’s hot and happening at all times and increase the brand awareness. Not only will you be SPIN-ing your campus with some STORM-ing parties, you will also be kitted out with cool gadgets to enhance your lifestyle and personality. Necessities like laptops, hi-tech digital cameras, clothing and tickets to some of the hottest concerts will be yours. If you are interested in being in the limelight, partying, playing and most of all living the Smirnoff Spin Dream whilst learning and working for a brand that’s the epitomy of cool, don’t waste any time! Complete the entry form below and wait for the cool people of the Village to let you know if you’ve been short listed for an interview. Eligible applicants will be contacted by telephone to be notified of the interviewing times and venues. Entries received after the deadline date will not be considered. *********************************************************** 11 December 2005 STUDENTS… we know how it feels – we’ve been there… the jacaranda flowers have come and gone which means that your exams are nearly over! We hope you pushed through brothers and sisters… it’s all worth it. Just two pointers to all young students from us old professional knowalls 1) make sure what you’re studying is something you ACTUALLY want to do as a career – if not- CHANGE IT NOW before you waste more time and 2)Once you’re sure you’re studying the right thing, TAKE SOME OF IT IN!!!! Don’t just ‘pass exams’ – try and learn a few things – they’ll really help you get ahead. Anyway, after...
Call all Hippies – SPLASHY FEN 2006 is up!
You’ll remember that last year we encouraged all local musos to put themselves forward for the Splashy Fen music festival… well the names have been drawn, the teepees are being erected, the crops have been ploughed and the Drakensburg valley is getting ready to rumble. If you are a HIPPY, if you love CAMPING, if you love feeling HAZY, if you love …great MUSIC, if you love the OUTDOORS, if you love meeting people from all over the country… then this festival is for you. If you KWAITO or HIPHOP, I wouldn’t recommend it. Neat and tidy it is not, but fun and crazy it most certainly is. By the way – for all aspiring muso’s – if you didn’t get on the line up but still want to be heard, there’s the famous “Free stage” where you get put your name on the list and get heard… Just gimme the light and pass the… OB Sherry. Click here for the site. Here’s the fully hey shoo wow bru: SPLASHY FEN – FULL SPEED AHEAD! Tickets for Splashy Fen Music Festival in Underberg 13 – 17 April are flying out of selling points at a record rate and indications are that this year’s gathering will set new levels of attendance. Top Sounds Some of the alternative/indie groups from Cape Town, Jozi and other far-flung quarters will perhaps be unfamiliar to Durban gig-goers but they were chosen not only because they pull big crowds in their home towns but also on account of the fact that they’re really HOT – these are the outfits that everyone will be soon be talking about everywhere! Of the main-stage household names, Prime Circle are currently generating a high profile among CD-buyers thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign for their recently released album, while Polisiekar (censored) have been cultivating their ‘bad boys’ image via on-and off-stage antics with accompanying media frenzy. Music lovers whose memories can be measured in decades have made gigs by The Song Riders among Durban’s most well-attended events and their line-up for Splashy 06 so far includes Ken E Henson, Roger Lucey, Wendy Oldfield, Dan Chiorboli and Douglas Bean. The much-anticipated Blunt Magazine evening is yet another peak focal point of the moment. Regarding the folk, pop and avant-garde artists of the Grant Erskine Marquee – formerly the Bamboo Stage – Los Angeles based Ben Lee will provide some international flair, fans of this year’s showcase singer-songwriter Fiona Tozer are eagerly awaiting her latest output, last year’s featured artist Richard Walne is always good for a musical surprise and long-time favourite Syd Kitchen has an ever-growing legion of devoted supporters....
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