Live SA and British Council Connect ZA host Cape Town #CreativeHustle with Live Art Festival 2014
This month Live SA and the British Council Connect ZA will bring their successful #CreativeHustles event series for young people to Cape Town in partnership the 2014 Live Art Festival. Presented by Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA), the Live Art Festival brings together a range of South African and international artists from the fields of visual arts, dance, theatre, music, architecture and literature. Live SA’s Sid Sidwaba says “we and the British Council Connect ZA are excited to partner with GIPCA for our next Creative Hustle on Saturday 30 August at City Hall in Cape Town. “This hustle will focus on performance art, giving attendees the opportunity to hear from creative innovators in the field in a special pre-performance discussion before seeing live performances exploring diverse notions of femininity,” says Sid. Curator, director and choreographer Jay Pather, Grahamstown-based dancer Nomcebisi Moyikwa, human rights activist and performer Siphumeze Kunday, poet, writer and the Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans (2013) recipientGenna Gardini, and co-founder and artistic director of the Mothertongue Project Sara Matchett will sit down with attendees before the performances to give their insight on performance art as well as framing the performances featured on stage that evening. After the discussion, a series of international artists will explore femininity through dance, scripted narration, graphic design, photography, video and song. Grahamstown- based Nomcebisi Moyikwa, and fellow performers Maipelo Gabang andNtombizandile Nonyathi , push the boundaries of contemporary dance through their act ,Caught, which follows two women caught in a half room with a single bulb as their only source of light. Following its run at the 2013 SPILL Festival (UK) reviewer Dora Mortimer described UK artist Season Butler’s “Woman who walks on knives” as “creating a cobweb-fine balance of danger and seduction and raises interesting questions about the nature of sacrifice in art.” Nigerian-American artist Wura-Natasha Ogunji will collaborate with South African women for a stirring site-specific endurance performance called “Can’t I just decide to fly?” Artistic trio from the Mothertongue Project, Sara Matchett,Genna Gardini and Siphumeze Kundayi, will present The Walk: South Africa which was inspired by India’s Maya Krishna Rao. Closing out the evening will be the Ancentral Omega: The Medora presented by Weaam Williams Exploring the feminine narrative of the Cape Malay people, this piece will be accompanied by a malay choir who will sing a traditional Kaapse Nederlands wedding song, guided by a Malay opera singer. Creative Hustle: Live Art Festival takes place at City Hall in Cape Town on Saturday 30 August from 5pm to 10pm. The pre-performance discussion will take place at 5.30pm, followed by refreshments. Performances will commence from 7pm. It is free to attend for 18 to 35 year-olds, however you must reserve your place to attend at http://bit.ly/1pChoHx. Presented by Live SA and British Council Connect ZA, #CreativeHustles are an event series for 18-to-35-year-olds, offering a platform for up-and-coming creatives to connect and...
Durban-based country pop duo Connecting Stars has taken the American country world by storm
Durban-based country pop duo Connecting Stars has taken the American country world by storm after smashing into the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts at number 30 with their single Stuck, just days before they set off to play several dates across America. At the same time, the music video is being released with an exclusive premiere on Tasteofcountry.com – one of the biggest country music website in the States. The single, taken from their debut self-titled album Connecting Stars, to be released on August 26th, is the group’s first attempt at capturing the American market and it’s been a massive success for this home-grown talented act. Having just signed a record deal with American label Morada Music, the duo is amazed to have been received with such gusto by the American market. Marshall Blonstein, music industry veteran and president of Morada Music is quoted as having stated, “We are very selective in the artists we take on but Connecting Stars is very special. The music speaks for itself.” Martin and Cheryl Engel, who collectively make up the duo Connecting Stars, have had extensive careers in the music industry as producers, songwriters and performers. No stranger to the American music climate, Martin cut his teeth on touring in the States as the bassist for 90’s supergroup Tree63, whilst producing several other acts through his own studio. Connecting Stars’ debut album was produced by Brent Quinton and long time musical peer and friend of the band, John Ellis – also from Tree63 fame. Quinton and Ellis also played a variety of the instruments on the record and helped them create the country-tinged pop masterpiece that has been likened to acts such as Lady Antebellum. The confirmed American tour dates: 16 August – Rockwood Music Hall – New York 19th August – showcase in Nashville 21st August – Room 5 Lounge, Hollywood 23rd August – LeStats, San Diego. Connecting Stars is set to be one of the countries biggest musical exports in 2014. The first single in South Africa, entitled Pieces, will be released to radio in August 2014. Watch this...
Celebrate Women’s day with FEMBOTS at Fiction night club
On the 8th of August 2014, FEMBOTS are bringing Woman’s Day celebrations to Fiction. Hauswork and SHE will be hosting an all-female line-up of artists that reflect the diversity and finesse of women across South Africa and beyond. Taking place at Fiction in Cape Town, both guys and girls are invited to join the celebrations from 22h00 until 04h00. Headlining the FEMBOTS event is the much-acclaimed Marcela Ospina. Colombian born, Jo’burg DJ that has been impressing with her intense dancefloor-connected style of techno. This, born through her anthropological studies and keen observation into the curiosity that is the human condition. Marcela is supported in her headliner role and first appearance in Cape Town by veteran Shylo Slabber, host Nicole Weitsz, and co-host Vanessa Holliday, who will be debuting her exciting new live acoustic collaboration project Holliday + Flinch. Line-up: 10h00 to 11h30: Shylo https://www.facebook.com/ShyloDJ?fref=ts 11h30 to 12h00: Holliday + Flinch https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holliday-Flinch/618528958265792?fref=ts 12h00 to 01h00: Vanessa Holliday https://www.facebook.com/DJVanessaHolliday?fref=ts 1h00 to 3h00: Marcela https://soundcloud.com/marcela-ospina/marcela-toy-toy-set 3h00 to 4h00: Nicole Weitsz https://www.facebook.com/hausworkct Pre-sale tickets are available for R40 on Pulse Radio and for R60 at the door. Since it is women’s month, we cannot go without some added benefit for the ladies… For each guy who buys a pre-sale ticket; one female will be able to enter for free before midnight. Join the FEMBOTS for a journey into the diverse straight-beat experience, with a distinctly feminine touch. For more information on FEMBOTS: https://www.facebook.com/events/320614494771114/ Ticket sales on Pulse Radio:...
Reason debuts new single, 2Cups Shakur, off upcoming album, Audio HD
South African Hip Hop artist and lyricist, Reason, has released a new single titled #2CupsShakur and has had the country buzzing over the past 36 hours since its debut. #2CupsShakur is Reason’s latest offering off upcoming Audio HD album. This single follows the very popular Bump The Cheese Uptrack which found its way into the vocabulary of many young, urban, trend setters across the country. Listen to #2CupsShakur here: http://bit.ly/1kaE9mD After nationwide debuts on 5FM and Metro FM, it is clear to see why #2CupsShakur has had such great reception. The tongue twister of a song is very catchy and has a lot of people intrigued about its meaning and supposed association to 2 Pac. “It’s a song of celebration” expresses Reason. “I want people to celebrate all aspects of life with this track. Even celebrate the observers and haters. It’s an indication that you are doing something right.” The track will be available for free download tonight during SABC 1’s Live Amp where Reason will perform #2CupsShakur live for the first time on television....
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