19 October – Arts, Culture and Environment

In today’s show we played an interview I had with Aaron – a band member of Freshlyground. They have a new album out titled Macheri – featuring the pot belly track which is currently receiving massive airplay by radio stations throughout the country and they will be touring the country in November. For more info about the tour visit www.freshlyground.com
PIC:Busisiwe -presenter, Aaron & Tina - Sakhisizwe's producer
by Anele Siwa

We also spoke Abe Taylor - from Konek. Konek received financial support from Vukani Gaming to fund their projects. The funding enables them to implement projects in over 24 schools in the greater Grassy Park area. Konek’s projects consist of sports, academic, arts and cultural development projects for primary and high school children. Abe told us more about the projects.They currently have a Cycling development program and learners will participate in Argus Cycle Tour and they are also busy with the Academic excellence program in 6 high schools, for 30+ grade 10 learners to be fast tracked in math, science, business and computer studies. For more information about Konek you contact (021) 703 7942 or Abe on 083 435 3577.

Nigel Vermaas was also in today for the Arts update in and around the city. A last reminder to Writers, Choreographers, Directors, Dancers and Actors who are interested in taking part at THE PANSA 48-HOUR FESTIVAL @ THE THEATRE IN THE DISTRICT that today is the deadline to submit a brief CV (writers 5 pages of your work) to 48HourFestival@gmail.com Final decisions will be announced by Friday 26 October. This festival is on the weekend of the 2 -4 November.

We closed off the show with an interview with Mxolisi James Majola – an author. We were talking about his poetry book titled “Yesterday’s dream”. For more information about the book, maybe you want a copy call Mxolisi on 072 529 3283 or email mxolisi.majola@gmail.com alternatively visit Clarke’s shop in Long Street, Cape Town.

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