The Writing is On the Wall
We’re delighted that Jozi born and bred legendary photographer and artist John Hodgkiss is FINALLY gathering a selection of his awe-inspiring work together for an exhibition in Jozi. Joined by artist Ellen Papciak-Rose, you must make the most of this rare opportunity to catch Johnny and Ellen’s oeuvres d’art during this beautiful month of June – it’s at our favourite Jozi suburb of Melville at the gordart Gallery from Sunday 5 June. An exhibition of digital compositions, photography, paintings and objet d’art inviting the viewer to – read the writing on the wall…literally, figuratively, and hopefully with some sense of humour and urgency. To be opened by Lorna Ferguson on Sunday, 8 June 2008, 5pm Preview Sat, 7 June, 1–6pm (The show closes Sat, 28 June) gordart Gallery 72 3rd Ave, Melville, Johannesburg / tel: +27 11 726-8519 Gallery hours: Tues – Sat, 10:30 –...
Party People all over the Nation
We are not going to repeat ourselves yet again and tell you that Party People is the place to be if you’re into rooty, soulful,hiphopping, funked up authentic beats mixed with eclectic live music that will rock your socks. Ok, well we just did. Get to Dj Khenzero’s Party People happening in CT and Jozi and bounce the night away! And if you can’t make the party, he’s made his sweet sounds available for you for free on the net…See below for all the updates and make sure to download fast!. Party People – CT 30th May 2008, Cape-Town Now we know all of you Party People out there are asking yourselves who’s the next act lined up for Dj Kenzhero’s notorious parties. After such an incredible line up that has been held in the last few months it almost seems impossible to top, but with a new month comes new talent. The 30th of May 2008 we come back home and appreciate the talent South Africa possesses. Cape-town based muso Blaq Pearl will be entertaining the Zula Bar, based on 194 Long Street, crowd for an easy R40. The extraordinary Blaq Pearl will be performing live with her band of 5 talented individuals this soulful jazzy influenced voice is bound to get you listening in closer. Doors open 9pm for more info check out. www.myspace.com/partypeoplesa Party People JOZI 31 May 2008, Johannesburg Further up in land, Kenzhero the hero keeps it moving with South African talent by placing on stage the ever-growing Mc Bhubesii. With his second album out soon, titled “All Access” he promises to deliver a performance worth seeing. Backed up with a live band, the night of May the 31st guarantees the walls of Roka, situated on 44 Stanley Ave Milpark, to cave in. With the amount of musical talent this S.A rapper posses you’d be a fool to miss out. And of course we can’t forget that Dj Kenzhero will be playing all night long, tickling every taste bud possible. Doors open 8pm and tickets will be going for an acceptable R70. The “All Access” mix tape will be on sale for R30 on the night so make sure you put some cash aside to support. For more info check out www.myspace.com/partypeoplesa or www.myspace.com/bhubesii Dj Kenzhero presenting his rare and unreleased bootleg remixes and instrumentals If you didn’t get last months edition of our Newsletter here it is again for you, and yes you’re welcome. To combine all the original productions Kenzhero has done in the passed is almost an impossible task. Dj Kenzhero has managed to squeeze 16 of his best collaborations and...
kidofdoom @ Fuel this Saturday
If you haven’t caught kidofdoom‘s entrancing light sabre musical treat, make sure you get to Fuel this Saturday night 31 May 2008 for a sublime twist in the Unsound system line up – 9pm, R50 gets you in. No lyrics from kidofdoom – just some of the most hauntingly addictive, unclassifiable non-vocal music around. They come to UNSOUND SYSTEM with an open-minded approach to songwriting that transcends the obvious whilst rocking dancefloors. It’s epic, hypnotic, groove-soaked, driving, dark and uplifting – all at once. And it’s a sound that has turned South Africa’s indie scene on. Big time. We’re so super excited that this truly innovative band is playing, and welcome a shared attitude towards musicality – one that disbands convention in the quest for something truly original. Keeping your dancing shoes busy either side of kidofdoom are resident groove-riders Offbeat and Dexterity, armed with loads of wonky, wistful, weird and wonderful delights, and the klassikist who debuts here with an illuminating mix of 80s-retro-alt-pop-counter-culture-unclassics. Head in the clouds, feet on the ground: dance time! And to top it off Sassquatch is on visual duty, bringing his sharp eye and impeccable taste to the VJ booth. Home = boredom. Fuel Café = untold...
Kospotong Open Mic Every Wednesday
Poets and lyrical wordsmiths take note, The Kospotong Open Mic shows are growing each week both in attendance and performances…. The following happenings are a couple of things to look out for in the coming months. The Likwid Tongue mixtape Long overdue, this disk will feature some of your favourite poems from Likwid Tongue, coupled with new tracks and new poems the Likwid Tongue mixtape will be on sale at the shows. (dates to be confirmed). Comrades on the mic (show) Following the June 16 theme, the Comrades on the Mic show will showcase up and coming performers who have graced our stage and received positive feedback from the audience. SO if you still want to be on the line up, come through on any Wednesday to KOSPOTONG and show us what you got. ( please dont hastle the management of Sophiatown to put you on the list, cause they wont!) (oh and dont hastle us either, the audience decides wether you make it or not)………(in June, specifics to be confirmed) The Official Likwid Tongue Website (coming soon) get a chance to post your poems, raps, beats etc on the site. meet the collective, view the gallery, listen to Likwid Tongue tracks, comment on em, shewwwww, watch this...
House Afrika @ Fuel this Friday Night
Fri 30 May, 9pm, R50, Fuel Cafe, House Afrika DJ’s and sounds. Need we say more? Oh, just one thing, wear comfortable shoes and make sure to drink lots of liquids as this night rocks downtown Joburg. Wish we were...
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