Must-attend: Fashion Battle in Jozi
What a fascinating concept, for anyone interested in fashion and culture, don’t miss this Fash-off. It started with people dressing up in Kinshasa… In January 2007, French artist Jean Christophe Lanquetin staged an exhibition of portraits photographed over a period of two years in the streets of Lingwala, Kinshasa (DRC). The images captured the legendary ‘Sapeurs’, documenting a practice that primarily revolves around street fashion and haute couture, the competitive rituals and performance of dressing up. Implicitly, the practice of ‘sape’ raises arguments around ‘body politics’ and its agency: how to claim one’s own, ‘clean’ and exclusive space in contrast to a disintegrating city and world at large? ‘100 Year War’ is the name of one of the ‘sapeurs’ gangs in Kinshasa and references the extended series of wars that started in France in the 14th Century. The practice of competing in the streets against other groups, such as the ‘Japanese’, to show off the most expensive clothes and ingenious poses, styles and dances, is a highly popular tradition in Kin’. Each ‘sapeur’ challenges the other’s territory – the codes of display, resistance and aspiration towards all that ‘Europe’ represents for them: colonialism, globalism, an affluent world of choices… And in Johannesburg: Continuing with this theme, Lanquetin is collaborating with Joburg designer and artist Athi-Patra on a series of public interventions that aim to explore the local geographies of ‘body politics’, as they are taken up by the Congolese Sapeurs in Yeoville, the Emo-kids and NuKool skool of Melville to Pantsulas and Swankers of Jozi. Leading up to the event on the 30th, the artists stage performances that include the posting of large prints of the ‘Sapeurs’ on the walls of the Fashion District, Yeoville, the Zone and the Drill Hall. This project developed out of the Artist-in-Residency programme facilitated by the Joubert Park Project at the Drill Hall and supported by the French Institute of South Africa in the framework of EUNIC projects, and the National Arts Council of South Africa. With thanks to: Nadine Hutton, Mbuso Kagebe, Lolo Veleko, Ra Ngoato and the Kelektla! Team, Vuyo Gope, Djoca Paulo, Frans Radebe, Tau Skosana and Sakhlie Madi, Adam Levine, Cleo-Patra, Laurent Clavel and the IFAS team, the sapeurs of Kinshasa and all particpants. A project developed by artist-in-residency JEAN-CHRISTOPHE LANQUETIN & ATHI-PATRA RUGA & the Joubert Park Project in association with the French Institute of South Africa WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL, 6:30pm till late Drill Hall, Corner Twist and Plein Street, Joubert Park Opposite Noord Street Taxies /Shell Garage Free Entrance, Secure Parking & Cash...
‘BACK TO THE CITY’ Street Festival
Freedom day is on Sunday – we hope everyone is celebrating this special day, remembering our past, celebrating our vibrant present but also looking to the very promising future of South Africa. The second annual Street Festival is taking place in Newtown, so get amongst! On the morning of the 27th of April, a wave of urban youth will stream into downtown Newtown for the popular, annual Back to the City festival. Disciples and converts of the hip-hop movement will celebrate the art and urban culture through a day of live performances, street art, extreme sports and exhibitions. The one-day event was launched with critical acclaim from the hip-hop media and masses last year, winning accolades such as Hype magazine’s event of the year. The second edition promises more historic performances, boasting a Fiery line up of 22 mc’s, 10 dj’s, 8 graffiti crews and thousands of young people celebrating the birth of South Africa’s democracy. Cutting edge performers from various parts of the country will deliver hot commentary and entertainment in diverse indigenous languages while artists will be expressing their freedom in colours. This event will take place outside RITUAL STORES at corner Bree and Henry Nxumalo streets in Newtown. Aside from being entertained, audiences will get to attend an educational summit, which will be held at City Varsity. Hosted by the British Council, the workshops offer an exchange of knowledge. Individuals working in the mass media industry will cover topics such as publishing, distribution, recording, music videos, and independent vs. mainstream, entrepreneurship and advertising. Performances by: Zuluboy, Mo Molemi, Driemanskap, Prokid, Ben Sharpa, Fifi, Cuba, Hymphatic Thabs, Substance, The Scavengers, Koldproduk, Reason, Mawetu, The Anvilz, Damola, Bianca Williams, Abantu, The Federation, Zeus, DJ’s Kenzhero, KGB, Blaq T, Raiko, Soosh, Medicine, Graffiti Crews: PCP – MSE – SEC – FUK – IAP – TK – DS – UN ENTRANCE: FREE DATE: 27 April 2008, Freedom Day TIME: 10:00 – 23:00 PLACE: Ritual Stores Cnr Bree & Henry Nxumalo Street...
Win Tickets to Electric Circus
Win a pair of tickets to Electric Circus next Saturday night at Truth, simply answer the following simple question and send an email with your name, cell number and id number to Editor@represent.co.za. Name one DJ from each of the three dancefloors! On Saturday the 28th of April, Truth nightclub presents ELECTRIC CIRCUS: A wild night immersed in the marvel and mystery of the big top. JHB’s irresistable theatre of illusion, a seductive magic show of decadene audio enchantment and exotic decor…Low menacing bass, dirty disco sleaze, twisted funk and filthy ghetto beats will be roughing up your dancefloor. R80 entrance Doors open 10pm Main Floor: Pimp Squad, Roger D’Lux, Deepgroove, Ricardo da Costa, Nick Supply Minimal Floor: Karmi, Nick Lumb, Andy Dill, Jimmy Chronic Hard Floor: Speedy, Louis, Morgan, Eddie Virgo In the event of great weather, a 4TH floor will be pumping outside. Truth, Old Pretoria Rd,...
50c and G-Unit coming up
Hip Hop heads get your tickets for 50c and G-Unit featuring Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo as well as Woo Kid (Who kid?) representin’ US Hip Hop. Let us know how it rolls. Jozi 1 May Coca Cola Dome CT 3 May Belville Velodrome Tickets from R150 – R400 depending on how much HipHop means to...
Represent Recommends: Dorfmeister
Yip, you got it, his name makes up the second part of Kruger&Dorfmeister – the Austrian DJing duo much adored by 90’s clubbers seeking morning-after chilltime. Enjoy a sublime night with Richard Dorfmeister at Crazy 88 in Norwood on the 8 April. Go to our favourite listening site Songza and type in Dorfmeister to slow down your day. Buy your tickets fast. Richard Dorfmeister (along with his partner Peter Kruder) is one of the most highly respected producers and DJ’s currently working on the international dance scene. Based in Austria – Kruder & Dorfmeister pioneered the slow-tempo, lounge style ELECTRONICA and they have become synonymous with this sound. They have remixed tracks for such celebrated artists as Madonna, Depeche Mode, Massive Attack, Bjork and they also created the now legendary K&D Sessions compilations. As DJ’s they travel the world setting dance floors on fire and heads spinning with an intelligent blend of cutting edge beats (often direct from their own studios). They create music for the feet as well as for the mind. Richard Dorfmeister will bring his 2008 brand of mixed beats to Johannesburg for the first time since his underground appearance here 8 years ago. Those in the know are still talking about that gig and the excitement about his forthcoming set is already rising. Tickets are available in advance only, so call The Crazy 88 on 011 7278 8417 to book and pay for your tickets NOW! For further info please see www.kruderdorfmeister.com The Details Richard Dorfmeister – DJ Kicks! Saturday 05 April 2008. The Crazy 88, William Road, Norwood Telephone: 011 728...
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...
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