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Arts & Culture
Live Jazz Music at the Creative Communion An Exceptional Interplay Between Nature & Music
WORDS Liana Soliman Slowly we turn the corner and enter a walled, small, hidden park behind Fuller Hall at the
Restoring Romanian Tradition Preservation of People & Culture in the Carpathian Mountainside
With a large proportion of the younger population taking little interest in traditions, the beautiful celebrations and the unique way of doing things in Romania have become endangered. Rural villages like Alma Vii and Valchid are making an effort to retain their traditional roots. In July 2017, Valchid was selected to host a Transylvanian brunch, an event where people come from various places to cook, eat, socialise, and have fun over traditional food and drinks.
Hot The First-Ever Muizenberg Jazz Festival Did the Festival Fulfil its Threefold Vision?
The first annual Muizenberg Jazz Festival took place on 13 and 14 October at the Masque Theatre. The line-up featured ten exceptional local and international jazz artists, each presenting their own unique take on the eclectic art that is jazz. The organisers’ vision was threefold: The festival should provide a place for the artist and their art to thrive, it should entertain the audience and leave everyone ‘enlightened, engaged and enriched.’
Vineyards of the Cape Beauty, History & Delicious Wine
South Africa is famous for its stunning array of wines, with the early vineyards dating back 330 years. Not only are the wines beautiful but the scenery is equally as impressive. The vineyards are the perfect place to unwind and spend a relaxing day enjoying amazing food and wine.
South African Fashion Designers How High End Creatives Break into the Industry
Globalisation and keeping up with trends are just a few challenges faced by local fashion designers in South Africa. Learning how to gain exposure, adapting to a changing environment and managing to breakthrough in the industry are on-going struggles for creatives.
The Rainbow City Celebrating Cape Town's Colourful Diversity
Cape Town is an energetic vibrant city; rich in colours, culture and diversity. Known as the Rainbow Nation, the hues of the rainbow have become synonymous with the cultural tapestry of the people. The beautiful blend of colour seen in and around the city symbolises the unification process in post-apartheid South Africa.
Abavuki’s New Sound Music Means Sharing, Sharing Means Humanity
Formed in 2001, Abavuki is an eight-member Marimba band originally from Langa. The Xhosa name means ‘Wake up, early birds!’ a local saying very similar to the English phrase ‘The early bird catches the worm’ and it perfectly reflects their enthusiastic and active mood.
Irma Stern An Artist’s Vision of Africa
In honour of women’s month and also on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Irma Stern’s death, it seems appropriate to focus on the work of one of the greatest female artists of South Africa.
Black Panther A New Dawn for Black Talent in Cinema?
Earlier this year, hordes of comic book fans and mainstream audiences gathered to watch Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. The film has so far been the highest grossing film of the year, having made over a billion US dollars worldwide. However, there was the introduction of a character, who pounced majestically onto screen, sending comic book fans into a frenzy of excitement – Black Panther.
Like Crazy: A Star Achievement Remembering Anton Yelchin
In June Hollywood lost a talented and underrated star. Most known for his role as Chekov in the recently rebooted Star Trek franchise, Anton Yelchin is the latest artist to join the ‘27 Club’, a group mostly associated with musicians who died at that age, including the likes of Amy Winehouse and Jimi Hendrix.
