Things are winding up as we move into the heart of the festive season, and though things do quieten down at this time of the year, there is always a last minute flurry of activity before we can close office and relax!
Just as a filler I wanted to put out this really funky little video sent to me by Kwani Experience, featuring one of my favourite artists Pops Mohamed, filmed earlier this year in Marseille, France. It’s a really cool snippet of the track Ashes to Machine that has lots of clubby feel to it, but still remain true to the African beats and rhythms that make Kwani Experience such a hot group.
I will be posting from time to time – or as exciting things happen – but in the mean time – keep things safe on the road, enjoy time with your family and friends, and remember to keep playing the music! Because Local is Lekka! Continue reading ‘Kwani Experience featuring Pops Mohamed’
A few weeks ago an old performing friend of ours, Gaëtan Schmid (Dogs Bollocks), popped into the Peak offices for lunch – we love doing lunch with the artists, because seeing a famous personality dribbling salad dressing down their chin reminds us all that they too are human – and to tell us more about his new show/performances piece called Rumpsteak!
Last night Angie and Jamie went through to the Kalk Bay Theatre to see for themselves just how sizzling and hot Rumpsteak really is. And this morning they were gushing about how sexy Gaëtan is on stage; how fit he is to perform as all the characters in the piece; and how they all feel much more confident ordering those universally accepted French items on menu’s around the world! Continue reading ‘Rumpsteak - physical comedy in a French restaurant’
I received a press release from Rhythm Records this morning regarding what I am sure is going to be a classic CD/DVD release! Bellville Rock City is a compilation that every South African rock lover is going to have to have in their collection, and one that is going to make Cape Town proud! Everyone says that Johannesburg is the centre of South Africa’s music industry, but this just shows that we will always be the Mother City - and we all know mama knows how to rock!
Featuring bands like Fokofpolisiekar, Springbok Nude Girls, aKING, New Holland and a host of other bands that all have their origins on that side of the “boerewors curtain”. The compilation has 13-tracks of music, music videos, a 30-minute documentary, a 48-page booklet with photos and the musicians personal accounts, and even some MP3’s that have never been released on CD before. Continue reading ‘Bellville Rock City - a rock addicts fix!’
It was with great sadness that I heard this morning that one of South Africa’s most famous daughters, Miriam Makeba, passed away last night after performing her last concert in Italy. News reports state that she collapsed back stage after performing in Naples at the Castel Volturno, whose audience will certainly never forget the night that an African queen gave all at a show, after which she could just give no more.
She will always remain a legend, not only in South Africa, but the world over, as a classic performer whose life was is as much a part of this countries history, as her music is part of our collective culture. Continue reading ‘Ma Makeba, a South African voice lost’
I was very excited to hear that Kesivan Naidoo was awarded the Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year 2009 for Jazz on Tuesday evening. This prestigious award recognizes and honours young artists who are making an impact in the South African music scene, but who have not yet received the deserved acclaim.
Last month I interviewed Kesivan for South African Drum & Percussion mag, and am pleased to say that I was fully justified in labeling him as one of the brightest shining Jazz stars in the country at the moment. This award proves that I am not alone in thinking this. So big congratulations go out to Kesivan – exciting stuff! Continue reading ‘Kesivan Naidoo is 2009 Standard Bank Young Jazz Artist of the year’
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