Candy Kramer @ the Obert
Don’t miss Candy Kramer’s exhibit entitled ‘Confluence’ at the Obert Contemporary at Melrose Arch from the 28 March 2008. In her first solo exhibition Candy Kramer explores her identity as a South African with Eastern European heritage. With the passing of decades and the migration between continents, Kramer is moved to ask the questions: how does one transmit immutable deep-rooted values while adapting to a new, fast changing world? Which of those values are malleable and which ones remain immutable? The themes of the passing of time, the fusing of old and new and the erosion and transmission of memories and values infuse the works on show. Kramer’s method includes both the traditional medium of oil on canvas and, more significantly, the rusting process of steel. by taking steel, something so solid, dense, strong and uniform in nature, and immersing it in water (to which it reacts by eroding all but the indelible image) the artist conceptually expresses her curiosity with degeneration and regeneration. The rusting process allows the essential portrait to emerge – the outcome of this technique, seen in these vibrant works, hints at the answers to Kramer’s questions: what has remained intact from the original? what has been eroded and what has...
Akin Omotoso’s short film @ 1st Wednesday
Read all about Akin here on Kagablog , see an interview with him here, watch the trailer for his film here – whatever you do make sure you get to the First Wednesday film club on the 2 April at Atlas Studios to watch Akin’s short film Jesus and the Giant. Click on flyer for...
Party People in Mozi, Jozi and CT
We told you they were gonna keep you rocking all year. DJ Khenzero takes his wicked event Party People and spreads the love to Maputo, Cape Town and Jozi this month. Wish we were there! This March Party People moves to Mozambique and without further ado Dj Kenzhero brings to you non other than Party People’s first song Bird Fifi along with the illustrious Simba and the Rocats. On the moonlit night of the 21st Dj Kenzhero will be bringing down the roof of a small place in the heart of Maputo called Gil Vicente. Doors will open at 10:00pm and a smooth R60, 00 get you through them. This one promises to be a tropical retreat that no-one should miss out on. THEN… Just a short week after coming back from a sun kissed long weekend in Mozambique, Party People moves on down to the mother city to host the third Party of its kind to reach this corner of South Africa. Friday the 28th of March 2008 will have residents of Zula Bar, situated on the long stretch of Long Street, skankin down to the smooth reggae sounds of Teba and his band, and of course to compliment the mood of the night Dj Kenzhero will do what he does best and that is to play his way through. AND FINALLY The very next day Dj Kenzhero presents another overwhelming Jo’burg line up. Starting off with a some what reminiscent sound of the night before, Zimbabwean born reggae musician, Rantoboko will open the platform for Brooklyn based rapper Wordsworth at Party Peoples first home, Roka. Indeed a balanced combination of the two acclaimed artists is something definitely worth seeing. R80, 00 presale, R100, 00 at the door. For presale tickets call Candace Allan at 072 314...
Catch Karl Gietl @ Afronova
Catch Karl Gietl’s solo exhibition at Afronova gallery in Newton opening on the 28 March. One for the road is Karl Gietl’s latest and finest offering in Johannesburg before he sets off to live and work in the South of France. The exhibition of paintings also features his recent short films and will coincide with the launch of his new monograph simply entitled One for the road. The book is published by Afronova with the kind support of Hollard. Exhibition runs until Saturday 19 April Gallery Hours Tuesday to Friday : 13 :00 to 19 :00 Saturday 13 :00 to 17 :00 Contact afronova@tiscali.co.za +27 (0) 83 726 59 06 The gallery is just across the Market Theatre entrance Safe parking corner Miriam Makeba and Gwigwi Mrwebi St – Newtown Po box 3205 – Parklands 2121 – Johannesburg – South...
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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