Join the WITS FILM CLUB and get intellectual!
For those that enjoy the intellectual side of Film and having a good chin wag after the credits, make sure to join the about-to-be-launched WITS FILM SOCIETY. It’s free and open to the public…in August you get to chat with several film makers including Zola Maseko the man behind Drum (see pic). THE WITS FILM SOCIETY IN ASSOCIATION WITH WSOA TV , the division of Dramatic Art …and WSOA INVITES YOU TO THE LAUNCH OF THE WITS FILM SOCIETY The launch schedule is as follows: WEDNESDAY, 27 JULY 2005 TIME: 17h30 for 18h00 VENUE: APPOLLONIA THEATRE – SECOND FLOOR WITS SCHOOL OF ARTS (Old Dental Hospital) Wits University. Screening: All About my Mother by Pedro Almodovar (Spanish Film) INTRODUCTION AND DISCUSSION WITH PROF. Jane Taylor, Head of Dramatic Art, Wits School of Arts. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED! THURSDAY – 4 AUGUST 2005 TIME: 16h00 – 17h30 VENUE: Downstairs Theatre We will join Wits TV -IN THE BAG for a discussion with South African filmmaker, Zola Maseko about his recently released, award winning film DRUM FRIDAY – 5 AUGUST 2005 TIME: 12h00 VENUE: Wits School of Arts – TV, Studio 1, Basement Senate House We will join Wits TV – IN THE BAG for a screening of BORN INTO STRUGGLE followed by a Question and Answer session with Director Rehad Desai. WEDNESDAY – 10 AUGUST 2005 TIME: 17h30 for 18h00 VENUE: APPOLLONIA THEATRE – SECOND FLOOR WITS SCHOOL OF ARTS (Old Dental Hospital) Wits University. SCREENING: THE LIZARD by Kamal Tabrizi(Iranian Movie) Introduction and discussion with Leyla Haidarian (MA Dramatic Art). WEDNESDAY – 17 AUGUST 2005 TIME: 18h00 VENUE: Senate House Basement (SHB) 5 Panel discussion THE TRAUMA OF TRUTH based on the feature film ZULU LOVE LETTER with Bhekisizwe Peterson, Tawana Kupe and Seipati Bulane Hopa. These events are free and open to the public. For information and directions email Jordache Ellapen...
Auditions in Joburg and Cape Town!
Aspiring actors – two sets of auditions happening: So do you look ‘German’? What does a “German” person look like? This must be the Cape Town one…not a bad way to make some easy bucks although it can be a bit tiring… We need crowd extras for a German cellphone commercial to be shot in Cape Town on Monday 10 October. Earn R 280 for the day, in additional to food and refreshm…ents. The shoot will start at about 12 noon and end at 11pm. If you’re German-looking, please call us by 2PM on Friday 7 October or pass on this info to friends who are. Contact: Bernie on (021) 426 1665 for info. ************************************************************* And in Joburg they’re looking for ‘Gloria , Fanuel, Mmaka and Siyabonga’…. read on: Auditions to be held at Kagiso TV, 14 Hurlingham Road, Illovo on Friday 7th October. It is for a training video. Emerging artists (especially) are encouraged to contact Nhlanhla on 011 340 3800 for bookings / more information. CHARACTER Breakdown… 1. Siyabonga Sibanda Black, Male Siyabonga Sibanda is about +/-45 years old. He is from a rural background and has been working in the city for a number of years. For the few years he has been running his own car wash business near to the urban hostel where he lives. He deals only with cars. He is still ‘in the old ways’ and believes that the safest place for one’s money is under the mattress. When he sends money home to his wife, he does so by putting it in an envelope, and sending it with someone who is travelling by taxi to his village. 2. Mmaka Madikizela Black, Male Mmaka Madikizela is about +/-30 years old. He is one of Siyabonga’s best friends. Mmaka lives in the same hostel. He is from a different rural area than Jerry. Mmaka was suspicious of banks until he listened to a radio programme one day when he heard what banks are, how one’s money can be kept there safely, and how one can get a bit of extra back if you always leave some money in your bank account. Because Mmaka is a confident and inquisitive person, he visited a bank after that. A person at the bank explained the different kinds of services that he can get at a bank. After listening very carefully, and asking some questions, he opened a savings account. He now has his wages paid directly into his account. He is saving to buy bricks for a house he wants to build his fiancýe. And he uses his bankcard to send money to his mother. 3....
DELUXE – “The next big thing in Rock” – Free Launch
I remember about a year ago Linny, knower of all things cool in Deben, was raving about this new up-n-coming band Deluxe, stating categorically that they were “the next big thing” on the rock music scene. Well, she’s always right and here they are, causing trouble in Joburg and launching their album on Wednesday the 3 August. Support this band, they’re doing it on their own. ROLY – so g…lad to have you back – hope we hear that world class Eagle-eye voice of yours. DELUXE LAUNCH PARTY Barcodes The ZONE Rosebank Wed 3 August 8pm Free Entry Durban based outfit Deluxe have just released their debut album. The self-titled work has been released on their own, independent record label and will soon available at good CD stores country-wide. Deluxe formed two year ago when Torsten Fehsenfeld (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Aidan Cornhill (lead guitar) blended their mutual love of great song writing and honest music into a simple duo playing music they knew would move listeners. The term ‘deluxe’ means, literally “of the highest quality”, and this formed the guideline for everything the band produces. The solid groundwork paid off when renowned local musicians showed interest, and soon bass player Roly Struckmeyer and drummer Adam Stanley joined to form a four-piece band. Their sound filled out while keeping the simplicity and spaciousness that first made the songs beautiful and special. Following these with a live radio performance and appearances at many gigs and major festivals such as Splashy Fen, Flux and Southern Cross, proving themselves as a worthy live act. They have now completed the recording of their debut album “This is Deluxe”. The entire production of which has been funded independently by the band. It comprises of eleven songs, beautifully crafted and co produced by legend David Birch (Squeal) at Tropical Sweat Studios. Following up on the launch, Deluxe will soon be hitting the road to promote the album in all the major national centres. Watch the press for gig details. For more information, visit DELUXE or contact The Chiz 083 245 6412...
HALALA Durban – such an AWESOME AFRICAN city!
AWESOME AFRICA MUSIC FESTIVAL will be taking place in Durban on the 1st and 2nd October 2005 at the Playhouse in Durban… looks like a fantastic line-up! Senegalese superstar Baaba Maal and legendary Indian percussionist Zakir Hussain have been confirmed as part of a star-studded cast of musicians for the 2005 Standard Bank Awesome Africa Music Festival to be held in the Playhou…se on Oct 1 & 2. One of the key events on the KZN cultural calendar is the seventh Standard Bank Awesome Africa Music Festival which moves to the Playhouse Complex in Durban for the first time on October 1 and 2 which is again part of the eThekwini Municipality’s drive to develop a Cultural Precinct within Durban’s Inner City. The festival forms the anchor for the exciting Celebrate eThekwini – Halala Durban season. The festival has developed a unique multi-cultural pan-african musical identity which includes unusual marriages of different genres and styles. The general theme of the music focuses on collaborations with artists from the African continent and beyond – and represents a massive cross-cultural fusion of energy that attracts musicians and music lovers both nationally and internationally. One of the highlights is Baaba Maal from Senegal who is a true original African superstar, his distinctive and soulful voice sings of the mysteries of ancient Africa as well as controversial contemporary issues, like women’s rights and Aids education. Baaba Maal comes from the Toucouleur people in the Fulani Fouta region and learnt his culture from the old musicians in local villages. Since 1982, (when Maal and his longtime friend, blind singer/guitarist and griot Mansour Seck formed Daande Lenol “Voice of the People”) – he has combined gentle West African folk and mbalax rhythms with rap, hip-hop, techno and reggae styles. In 1994, his landmark mega-hit album Firin’ in Fouta established him in the hearts and minds of millions of fans around the world. A real coup is the legendary Zakir Hussain from India – a tabla virtuoso and international phenomenon of the highest order, his consistently brilliant and exciting performances have established him as a national treasure in his own country, India, as well as gaining him worldwide fame. The favorite accompanist for many of India’s greatest musicians, from Ali Akbar Khan and Ravi Shankar to Birju Maharaj and Shivkumar Sharma, his playing is marked by uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity. Zakir’s musical contribution has been unique, with many historic collaborations including Shakti with John McLaughlin and L. Shankar, Jan Garbarek, Mickey Hart’s Planet Drum, George Harrison, Joe Henderson, Van Morrison, Jack Bruce, Tito Puente, Pharoah Sanders, Billy Cobham, the Hong Kong and New Orleans...
POETRY AFRICA FESTIVAL – 15 & 16 Oct in Durban
About thirty poets from fifteen different countries will descend on Durban for the 9th Poetry Africa international poetry festival which takes place from 10 to 15 October. The extensive week-long programme includes performances, readings and book-launches every evening at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, with a festival finale and the DURBAN SLAMJAM at the BAT Centre on Saturday 1…5 October. Day activities include seminars, workshops, poetry competitions, poetry in prison, open mic opportunities, and school visits. But it’s not all spoken word, there’s also lyrical words – thanks to Durban D-Va for letting us know about MUSIC at the POETRY AFRICA FESTIVAL: Alongside the diverse range of performing poets, music and musical collaborations form an important aspect of the festival. This includes Pedro Espi-Sanchis, popularly known to South African television audiences as Pedro the Music Man, who plays absolutely extraordinary music on a length of hose-pipe. A special treat for Durbanites is to be found in the traditional skills of eighty-two year old Madosini, the legendary exponent of the uhadi and umrhubhe bows, as well as the isitolotolo jaw’s harp. From the district of Dlomo in the Eastern Cape, Madosini is widely acclaimed as ‘the Queen of Xhosa music’. The striking line-up of participants from Africa includes renowned mbira player, Chiwoniso from Zimbabwe, an internationally traveled performer who has worked closely with Andy Brown amongst others. The festival opens with the Kholwa Brothers, an iscathimiya group recently returned from a three-month collaborative project in Brazil. Si’Dance, a community dance company under Siyanda Duma, mixes contemporary dance and spantsula on the 15th at the BAT. The extensive week-long programme includes performances, readings and book-launches from 10-14 October at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre with a Festival Finale and the Durban SlamJam at the BAT Centre on Saturday 15 October. The full programme of activities, plus participant bios and photos, is available her – JUST CLICK. www.cca.ukzn.ac.za Enquiries to...
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