Understanding the SA music-scape
South Africa does not have the biggest music industry around – in fact it is fairly underdeveloped considering the size of our population. However, it is growing, and in some areas growing fast.
Compelling change through music - Alice Phoebe Lou
Alice Phoebe Lou has a very rare sincerity both in her music and her outlook in life; it's kind of hard to believe she's only in her early 20's. From the sleepy hollow of Kommetjie, Alice found fame from busking in Berlin - she's taken her talent around the world and soon she'll be opening for The Lumineers...
Rwandan musicians promote healthier diets with music video
Some of Rwanda’s top musicians are promoting better nutrition and health through a catchy new music video released earlier this month. The song extols the nutritional benefits of new high-iron beans that are now available in Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda.
2015 CT Jazz Festival lineup announced
National Youth Orchestra turns 50
The National Youth Orchestra will celebrate its 50th anniversary with concerts in Cape Town and Soweto along with internationally-acclaimed guest artists.
Playing live: rockstar rules
This piece deals with how to behave before, after and during live shows. I call them Rockstar Rules as a kind of ironic reference to the attitude some bands have towards their fans.
Earn superfans through authenticity and generosity
Passionate fans form the core of your audience and are the most likely to support you by purchasing exclusive content, merchandise and live experiences. But how do you earn the support of those superfans?
