Did ze French copy Sika le Khekhe?
Somebody let Arthur and Chomee know that Ze French have been inspired! Well that’s if they don’t know already. Massive French HipHop group from Marseille, “IAM” have put together their very own version of Sika le Khekhe entitled Coupe le Cake – including a little sika ‘cut the cake’ dance. Watch the video here and fast forward to 2mins for the sika dance or watch IAM live on stage doing the dance below. Coincidence or Suspicious! Thoughts?...
Kwani Experience going to Europe
Watch out Zim, Netherlands, Belgium and France, you’re about to be blessed with the presence of the remarkable sounds of Kwani Experience – spread the love now. Editorista spent a night getting down at Paradiso, the venue for their Amsterdam performance, it’s awesome – Kwani is a live performance you DO NOT want to miss. Check out their MySpace site here to see dates and venues, otherwise read below for more information. Joburg music and cultural identity ambassdors band Kwani Experience are on an three leg international tour of Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Belgium and France. The band kick started the tour with performances in Zimbabwe which comprised of a Freedom Day celebration 27 April at the South African embassy, two at the Book Cafe/Mannenberg at the famous Harare ‘Avenues’ and two main Worker’s Day (1st May) celebrations at the annual Harare International Festival of the Arts ( H.I.F.A). The band was well recieved by the Zimbabwean audiences and media like the ‘media friendly’ band their know to be. Their performances where a mixture of old and new repertoire from their soon to be released second album. PO lyrist of the band was the best speaker at the press conference made nice contacts with Zimbabwe T.V and Radio, the Herald and Daily Mirror there..will share..) Second leg The second leg of the tour in May/June, will see the band perform at the Mundial Festival in Tilburg, Netherlands, alongside our very own Simphiwe Dana and rock reggaer band Tidal Waves, Toumani Diabate (Mali Korah player and Griot) and the reggae legend Burning Spear. The band will also be doing cultural and artistic exchange workshops with school children and collaborations with other musicians in Belgium and the Netherlands. The band’s performance at the festival will take a Youth Day/Month theme. Third Leg The third leg of the tour, in June, will be a tour of south France with a collaboration project with the French DJ Oil and Jeff Sharel of The Troublemakers and our veteran Pops Mohammed. The collabo is a sequel of a show than last year (2006) in Joburg and will take place at the Africa Fete Festival and shows around Marseille. The project is set to hit Joburg again September this year for the Arts Alive Festival. A recording is expected from this collaboration in the near futuren. As for now…Kwani Experience has just finished recording their..second album with veteran bass player, producer Victor Masondo and maestro-percussionist Tlale Makhene. The album which has taken close to a year to put together promises to be the hottest project this year, re-introducing Kwani Experience the ‘Joburg New Favourite Band’ and introducing the...
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Represent Review: SAMA 2008 Nominee Event
The Matrix Malema swanned about at this years nominee announcement cosying up with the stars while checking out the scene on our behalf. He brings us his take on the evening in the quintessential Matrix way – click here to see our photostory. Johannesburg’s weather might be wet and overly soggy this season, but the 2008 MTN South African Music Awards will be the Hottest summer event yet, that’s if Thursdays media gathering gets amplified to the next level for May 5th at the SunCity Superbowl. The Media event started off in a hyped-up mood, with South Africa’s Entertainment Media Personalities facing off to find the freshest scoop on who’ll be doing the outshining at the 14th SAMA ceremony. On Thursday night the up-market Tuscany Manor Mall in the Design District in Fourways was sprawling with bodyguards, beauties and guys, some stars (and some wannabe stars!) for what was dubbed – “The presiding battle horn to the Grandest of All SAMA Events”. The atmosphere, like any well-organized and respectable party in Johannesburg, featured the sounds of well-remixed turntable favorites. This time the maestro behind the decks was the ever smooth – DJ Bonks from Durban (Ethekwini !!!). Expensive perfumes swirled, divinely garnished platters flowed, and the liquor “kept on coming!” – the stars seemed to glitter brighter than everybody else as they put their best sides on show. Firstly, DJ Cleo. The ‘DJ from the north’ has optimistically stated that he foresees a very rewarding year ahead (for both record label and the fan base), particularly because his protégé – Blacksem (the masked one) will be dropping a hot new album entitled ‘Confusing the Masses’ in May. I wish them all the luck (they need it), because this new kid on the block (Blacksem – Die gemaskerde een!) looked to me like nothing more than a cheap imitation of the already tired legacy of the original masked one – Izinyoka – Mzekezeke! After sharing a word and a drink or two with my fellow media compatriots (to gather some A-list intel…”wink!”), I took a siesta moment in the official media room (this is where TV interviews and one on one’s away from the thumping vinyl sounds are secretly conducted). In the comfort of my new “Avant-Garde” space, I managed to have a one-on-one with ProKid, fresh on the heels of his latest album: Heads and Tails. Having listened to and enjoyed his music over the years, I was honoured to spend time finding out more about the person behind the performer. Like DJ Cleo, ProKid also punted a positive beat, only he was (in the Hip-Hop fashion) tres cool...
Call for Entry: Red Bull Music Academy 08
DJ’s and producers, send in your tunes to the selection panel for this years Red Bull Music Academy to be held in the fabulous city of Barcelona, Spain. The application phase for this years Red Bull Music Academy starts on 14 March and ends on the 6th May. More info below. This year, we’re planting our stakes in one of the most beloved creative metropolises to ever exist. It’s where world-class clubs pop till dawn and the terms ‘fusion’ and ‘avant-garde’ are not buzz words but techniques to be applied to everything from deconstructed orchestras to art installations overflowing on street corners. The creators who flock there know they are blessed to live where they can dip their toes both in new projects and at the beach. Barcelona is a city to be celebrated. How To Anyone interested in joining this year’s Academy in Barcelona must follow a few simple steps. Prospective applicants should download the application form here They should then send the completed questionnaire along with a mix-CD or selection of his/her own music, and two current photos to Red Bull South Africa, who will then send it to the Red Bull Music Academy Deadline May, 5th, 2008. Once the application period has ended, sixty of the most promising applicants will be invited to the workshops in Barcelona. Flights and accommodations will be covered by the Red Bull Music Academy. If invited, participants should plan on being a part of either Term 1 (September 21 – October 03, 2008) or Term 2 (October 12 – October 24, 2008). By July 14, 2008, all applicants will be notified via email whether they have been invited or not. Those who have applied previously but have yet to be invited are certainly encouraged to give it another shot. As quite a few second -or third- time applicants have learned, perseverance can certainly pay off. Make sure to check our calendar to find out about infosessions near you featuring special guest speakers. You can also keep track of further news by signing up for our newsletter, join our Facebook group and click back for regular updates and new features, covering all styles of electronic music today, by those who make and live...
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