Win Tickets to WELCOME the Smirnoff 10
We can’t give away the venue, but let’s just say it has lots to do with another article on this page, Editorista is super chuffed and you REALLY want to be there. Smirnoff recently searched SA for one lucky South African to join a global team travelling the globe in search of the most original Smirnoff Experiences. That winner is a Represent reader, subscriber and chomee – Akona! Join Smirnoff III Distilled as we welcome winner Akona home (she’s homesick!) and her nine fellow globetrotters passing through SA in search of the most original night out. Let’s make sure the 10 remember this party as THE BEST! Stand a chance to win one of 3 double tickets to this exclusive Smirnoff Experience party at a private location on Sunday 2nd December. Terms and conditions apply and you must be over 18 to enter. Join us ekasi, for a party you don’t want to miss… Clearly Original, clearly Smirnoff. Please drink responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. REPRESENT SUBSCRIBERS ONLY!!!! Simply answer this question: What’s the name of the South African member of Smirnoff 10? Then email your Name, ID number and contact details to editor@represent.co.za –...
Allez! Jazz at Kippies in Nov
You can count on the Alliance and IFAS to produce quality entertainment – bien sure – they’re going Jazzy in November at the famous Kippies venue in Newtown (well… the doppelganger). Catch Frenchie Sophie Alour with her “jazz straight-up” on the 20 November and Tunisian Dhafer Youssef “electric sufi jazz” on the 24 November. ALLEZ! Sophie Alour is an experienced French saxophonist and composer, who likes to push the boundaries to create an original sound while incorporating other genres. “Sophie Alour alternates electric and acoustic sounds, rock inspiration for its energy and jazz inspiration for its melodies … and its researched compositions…” (Telemara, April 2003) In 2000, she was involved in the creation of the Vintage Ochestra. She has performed alongside jazz greats such as Rhoda Scott and Wynton Marsalis. In 2004, Sophie Alour was the recipient of the Tremplin Jazz de Vannes and took part in the musical project of Aldo Romano. http://www.sophiealour.net/ Dhaffer Youssef is a notable oud player, composer and vocalist. The Tunisian born jazz musician is keen on collaborations with artists from different cultures and music traditions. His music draws from his Magrebian roots and incorporates contemporary music. Some of his collaborations contain interesting sufi sounds combined with electronic Nordic jazz to produce a powerful and compelling sound. Youssef will perform alongside Norwegian musicians including his creative partner Eivind Aarset (guitar and electronics), Audun Erlien (electric bass) and Rune Arnesen (drums). http://www.dhaferyoussef.com/ Sophie Allour 20 November 8pm R80 Dhaffer Youssef 24 November 8pm R80 Kippies cnr Carr & Quinn Str, Newtown Mimi 011 836 0561 ifas@ifas.org.za www.ifas.org.za/culture Marion 011 646 1169 culture.jhb@alliance.org.za...
TTT Summer Nights Tour kicks off eKasi
Oh yes, despite this miserable winter, we know that Summer will conquer and that the sun will shine through and on and on… And so we start to give you the lowdown on the first Summer bashes to come. What a way to kick off the festive season – the Miller Summer Nights Tour taking place at Elkah Stadium in Rockville, Soweto on the 10 November featuring Thebe, Tuks and Trompies – three of our fave muso’s! Ladies get free entrance before 9pm – R40 otherwise all round. Click on the flyer for more. Here’s the PR: Glorious summer nights are here again with long balmy evenings ideal for getting together with friends. And Miller has just heightened the experience by staging the fabulous Summer Nights Tour, so that township dwellers can relish the genuine urban experience right at their own front door! Miller Genuine Draft and the Kalawa Jazmee stable have come together in a sizzling partnership, teaming up taste and sound in a symphony of music and the real brew. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to share some genuine cold draft with friends at a world-class event. Some of South Africa’s finest artists will be strutting their stuff to the delight of spectators. Trompies, Thebe and Tuks will be entertaining the crowds and Popular DJs like Mahoota, Oskido,Monde and Bobo will be vying with each other to produce the liveliest sound. And don’t forget Soweto’s finest, DJ China and acts by Tina, the new sensation from Kalawa. So if you really want to be with it, show your chic and enjoy your music and Miller’s, join the fun-loving swingers in Johannesburg this...
FreshlyGround home at last
It’s the classic scenario with so many of our brilliant SA talents – Marcus Wyatt, JustJinger, Tumi, Siya Makuzeni, Soweto Gospel Choir and even T-Boz (yes… Mr P!) and JC (yes the waistcoat wearing white Zulu). So often they spend more time in Europe playing to adoring foreign fans that we wonder if they’ve immigrated. There’s something sad about the fact that our stars are lapped up overseas yet often play to half-full halls here at home with super chipile door prices that can’t make them any money – but… like a lot of things… we’re used to it. Our wonderful musical diplomats Freshly Ground are about to go on their first national tour (well in a long time anyway) here ekhaya and we urge you to buy your ticket and get amongst… PS: Guys – thanks for your Potbelly song, it confirms what us voluptuous people always suspected – that we rock! Details below. It’s been three years since FRESHLYGROUND last released a studio album. Since then this Cape Town based seven-piece has become nothing short of a popular music sensation, selling 250 000 copies of 2004’s ‘Nomvula’, earning an MTV Europe Music Award, racking up huge radio airplay and performing live before a massive number of people. The band has toured extensively over the last two years across Southern Africa and Europe, and they have plans to tackle Australia and the US over the next couple of years. All this and Freshlyground have yet to tour South Africa! Freshlyground, Volkswagen South Africa and Gearhouse are pleased to announce that from early next month – all that will change! The band’s new album ‘Ma’cheri’ was released locally in September. Spurred by their current smash hit ‘Pot Belly’, the amazing album has already racked up Platinum plus sales status. To promote the record and re-connect with the largest possible number of their loyal South African fans, the band is to embark on a spectacular four city National Tour, running from the 2nd to the 11th of November. The band and their management decided to put the tour together themselves without the assistance of a promoter: “Firstly, live performance is key for Freshlyground, and we wish to retain total creative control over the tour. Even more importantly, we’ve chosen to do it ourselves as a move towards empowering the band – and hopefully South African musicians as a whole – who often take a back seat when it comes to supporting international tours. This country hosts major international acts every year, yet few promoters are willing to risk touring local musicians on this scale.” says Freshlyground manager Sevi Spanoudi. As the title sponsor of this tour, Volkswagen...
Proudly brought to you by:
