Edujazz Concert benefits disadvantaged
The 14th Sekunjalo Edujazz Concert will take place at the Artscape Theatre on 14 June 2014. The proceeds will be used to provide educational bursaries for disadvantaged students and promote the culture of jazz music amongst the youth.
Sónar+D discussion on SA electro music consumption
According to a report by the International Music Summit, South Africa is responsible for the largest consumption of electronic music worldwide. SA and its electronic music culture will be in focus at this year’s international Sónar Festival in Barcelona, Spain from 12-14 June.
Songbird Kubeka remembers songs for Mandela
You can hear Abigail Kubeka running through scales as she warms up her voice. From somewhere in her Soweto home, you hear the opening notes of Yini Madoda, a favourite song about the indomitable spirit of rural women.
Converse to host CONS Project workshops in Joburg
Converse sub-Saharan Africa recently announced the launch of its CONS Project Joburg, as part of a series of global community projects designed to inspire the next generation of creativity.
Forming a band: the recruitment process
Unlike a decision to get a job or to play a particular instrument, the decision to start a band is often not a premeditated one. There are times when one individual with a specific vision decides to recruit personnel for a band, but this is not often the case with beginner bands.
High5: In other music news #7
Streaming remained topical in last week's music news with Apple and Beats still hot on the agenda, Pandora's latest lawsuit making headlines, and YouTube flexes its might at indie labels. Mali's music enlightens the world, and MTV looks at the rise and demise of emo.
Break. Make. Create: Music
HelloComputer are hosting a music-themed hackathon in Cape Town from 5-6 June. Creative, technical-minded and innovative thinkers are invited to compete for R10,000.
