Kaya FM presents: Zonke – Live @ The Bassline
Afro-Soul Superstar ZONKE is making a welcome return to the South African music scene, and also to The Bassline stage. Saturday 10th October will be the third show for the Kaya FM Presents Live@The Bassline series with Zonke Dikana headlining, music fans are in for a rare treat. The graceful songbird is currently riding high with the recent release of her brand new album Work Of Heart. This superb album is already topping the charts and drawing rave reviews across the board as well as holding a place at #1 on the iTunes R&B chart. The multiple award-winning, platinum-selling Zonke is known for her sublime and powerful live performances. She is also a sought-after songwriter and producer, and she produced Work Of Heart. Hailing originally from Port Elizabeth, she now calls Johannesburg home. It took Zonke some time to find her voice and to crack through the tough Jo’burg music scene, and her breakthrough 2011 album Ina Ethe saw her reach the pinnacle after a decade of struggles. She followed that up with a successful live album entitled Give and Take – Live, which went Platinum. Then, just as Zonke was finally ready to start work on another album, her sister and fellow artist Lulu Dikana was struck down with a respiratory ailment and passed away in December 2014. For Zonke, rediscovering her inspiration after such a blow took months, but early in 2015, her muse started to return. “Changes make you stronger,” Zonke says. “No matter what happens, I don’t have it in me to lie down and give up. There is always a way. For me, music is that way. Music is goodness.” The track Meet Me In My Dreams is the centre-piece of the new album, and a fitting musical tribute to Lulu. What is not in dispute is the strength and resilience of this African music superstar, she has risen above pain and hardship more times than she cares to remember, always emerging better, stronger, a more talented, more spectacular version of herself. Support for Zonke will be provided by the multi award winning BERITA. This talented young singer/songwriter/guitarist hails originally from Zimbabwe, but has been making a name for herself locally over the past few years, especially after taking home the Best African Album at the 12th Metro Awards and SAMRO Songwriter of the Year Award in 2015. Saturday 10th October 2015 Doors open 8pm Tickets are R200 available via Webtickets Tickets are R230 at the door....
Quick chat with Minnie Dlamini
TV Personality Minnie Dlamini will be joining J’Something on last week’s episode of Knorr Whatsfordinner. We asked her a few questions about her favourite meal, see below how it went down. As Heritage month comes to an end , what are your most favourite dishes that you like making? I love my traditional foods, I’m a typical Zulu girl. I’ll learn how to cook all my favourites one day 2. How would you describe your relationship with Food? I love food, I try to be healthy so I will mostly have a salad for lunch and something light for dinner. I usually have a veggie juice or smoothie for breakfast. On a Sunday and when I’m in Durban with my mom and dad, that is when I let go and eat the soul food – but also not too much. How was it cooking With J’something and what are your highlights from the show? It was awesome – we made something quick and simple. J is a great host and teacher. People can expect a few giggles and a few embarrassing moments from my friends at my expense. Knorr and J’something invite you to sign up now for the next classes before it’s too late. Remember to also tune in for the season finale of Knorr whatsfordinner on Sat. Oct 3rd at 7pm on SABC 3. For more recipes, tips and ideas visit www.facebook.com/whatsfordinner Next Cooking Classes: Saturday October 10th 10:00am – 12:00 Bunny Chow with mutton curry & Curried Samp Easy Cape Style Bobotie, French Onion Soup with mozzarella toast Saturday October 22nd 10:00am – 12:00 Classes take place at: SMEG showroom – 2985 William Nicol Drive, Bryanston. Tickets will cost R200 per person and each guest will receive a Knorr goodie bag. Space is limited and bookings can be made through the SA Culinary Club info@saculinaryclub.co.za....
Travel diary: SoulProviders explores Zimbabwe in style
By Lebogang Mgiba After a long seven days of being kept in suspense, we were finally told the destination for our SoulProviders weekend away. We were going to Zimbabwe! Since we only found out on the day of our departure, we didn’t have much time for the news to sink in before jumping on a plane and flying off to what would be the weekend of a lifetime. Each year, Sarah-Jane ‘SJ’ Boden, our CEO takes us away as part of our long-term incentive program at SoulProviders. SJ believes that we all need to experience the wealth of countries and cultures in Africa, right on our doorstep – and it’s not only a way to encourage people to travel, but her way of saying thank you for all the hard work we do throughout the year and to reward our loyalty. Anyway, if you think Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga is hot, then you need to visit Zimbabwe. It. Is. HOT! When we arrived at Livingstone Airport (Zambia), the thirst was killing us, but we were all a bit scared to drink the tap water in this new country, since the last thing we needed was to get sick on Day 1. Our shuttle from the airport took us across to Zimbabwe, with its rich history and culture, and our awesome tour guide, Shadrach, kept us entertained all the way. As he talked us thorough the sights, the word ‘activity’ kept popping up and it started to sound quite funny. Actually, it became the ‘word of the weekend’. It turns out that Zimbabwe is a tourist destination and, in an attempt to earn a living, the tour guides are keen for visitors to participate in all sorts of ‘activities’ with a hard sell from the minute you hit the tarmac. Luckily, we already had an ‘activity’ waiting for us at 16:00 – a sunset cruise. I’ve never experienced anything as beautiful as that cruise along the Great Zambezi River and it was then that I realised we really do live on an amazing continent, which deserves to be explored. What made the experience even more special for me was that I could share it with the people I love – my colleagues. There’s a time and place for solo travel and this wasn’t one of them. Back on land, I was blown away by how exquisite The Kingdom Hotel is. It’s actually quite therapeutic, because of the nature, the waterfall and the absolute tranquillity. And then there was the joyful moment when I received my hotel key and a piece of paper with two magic words written on it saying: ‘free...
Owami Woman and Brand SA Present: ‘Play Your Part’ Heritage Day Celebration
As the nation prepares to celebrate its colourful diversities this coming heritage day, it is with great excitement that Owami Woman and Brand SA present to you a one of a kind woman tailored heritage day celebration. Every day in all corners of this beautiful country there are people that positively impact our country through various acts of kindness and for-good initiatives. It is for this reason that Owami Women and Brand South Africa particularly ‘Play your Part’, an active citizenship campaign, have joined forces in a collaboration that will see some of the people that continuously “Play Their Part” being acknowledged and thanked on Heritage Day. The Owami Women and Brand South Africa event will amongst many things seek to highlight various Women in different fields who have through their leadership and contribution positively affected their communities and environment for the greater good of South Africa. The program at this event will aim to highlight a number of pillars where Women of Owami play significant roles nationally in addressing basic needs of people as a way to bridge inequities within their immediate societies and thereby enriching those lives in a positive way. Owami Women since its inception has provided various platforms on issues affecting Women, their views, and has enabled their voices on all major social and economic issues. We have deployed various members’ experiences and expertise across all types of industries to assist and help those less fortunate or are trying to climb up the ranks or perhaps to offer practical solutions to overcome barriers and create new horizons and opportunities for themselves. We also provide networking and empowerment opportunities, as well as mentorship amongst our target audience. The event therefore will highlight Owami Women’s collaboration with Brand South Africa on the Play you Part Campaign. Owami Women’s members will get to share how they each play their part in making South Africa a country we can all be proud of. A great line-up of inspirational women has been planned and there are six women who will be receiving special recognition awards on the day. Entertainment will be provided by live performance of the famed duo Roots 2000 MXO AND Sliq Angel who will be singing their fusion of great musical sounds in IsiXhosa and English, a befitting tribute to our South African Heritage. Event Details: 24th September, Venue: The Fabz Garden & Conferencing Hotel, Lonehill, Time: 11h00 – 15h30, Dress code: Proudly South African...
Lianne La Havas- Blood Review
Artist: Lianne La Havas Album: Blood Lianne La Havas first grabbed our attention in 2012 with her breakthrough album, “Is Your Love Big Enough?” At that time, the 22 year old’s sound was influenced by the likes of Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige and Erykah Badu. While some artists go all out with their debuts and disappoint with follow-ups, this narrative follows a different course. After three years, La Havas is back with Blood, a new album that’s recorded true to her style and inspired by her travels to Jamaica. La Havas’ lyrical content has always been personal, and the tracks on Blood remain true to form. “Green and Gold” speaks to a childhood identity crisis and the attempt to make sense of the physical, while “Tokyo” is based on the feeling of loneliness that comes with moving from one place to another. On a lighter note, “What You Don’t Do”, is a track that just makes you want to get down and shake it out! Since the release of her debut album, La Havas’ voice and range have matured, and the listener is encouraged to disregard all attempts to box her distinct sound. The marriage of pop, soul, jazz and heavy electronic rock work well in creating a beautiful story in just ten songs. In a recent interview with The Guardian, La Havas was quoted as saying that she eventually wants to do away with genre. Our response? This album is a great way of achieving exactly that. Stand-out songs: What You Don’t Do Tokyo Wonderful Good Goodbye ...
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