24 August 07 - Arts, Culture and Environment
Today had interview I had earlier this week with Sylvia Mdunyelwa – better known as “Mama Kaap” about a concert they are orgarnising together with Sbongile Khumalo a special tribute to Busi Mhlongo. This is a very special Womans Month musical production entitled 'Sistas Healing our Souls' at the Cape Town City Hall on the evening of 29 August. Mama Kaap is currently in Gauteng busy with rehearsals for the concert. The 'Sistas healing our Souls' concert will feature solo performances and collaborations by some of South Africa’s most loved and respected divas, including principal performers Abigail Kubheka, Gloria Bosman, Tina Schouw and Xolisa Dlamini, who will be backed by a 24-piece backing band of top musicians from across the country, such as jazz trumpeter Feya Faku, Cape Town saxophonist Shannon Mowday and trombonist Kelly Bell. It will be held at the Cape Town City Hall on Wednesday, the 29th of August 2007, at 20:00. Tickets to the concert are R100 and bookings can be made at any Computicket office or telephonically on 083 915 8000. Alternatively visit www.computicket.co.za.
And we also had an interview with Fatimah Dike – Director of “The Living”. This drama is about a Gugulethu young man who is trying to find answers about his father’s death. It’s at the Artscape for the 3rd Artscape Spring Drama Season. The Play features Mhimhi Mabona, Wandisile Makana and Lungi Phinda. For bookings contact (021) 421 7695. Tickets range from R40 to R60. We also joined by Nigel Vermaas for the Arts update in and around the city.
And we also spoke to Maxie Oosthuizen – Coordinator of the Vuleka Art Competition. Vuleka is hosted annually by The Arts Association of Bellville in conjunction with Sanlam. The overall winner will walk away with a cheque of R7000 and a return flight ticket to Paris. The competition closes on Wednesday the 19th of September. For more information you can contact Maxie at (021) 918 2301 or send an email to maxie.oosthuizen@capetown.gov.za
Our last interview was with Noel Ashton – a Scientific Illustrator from Oceans of Africa. Noel developed Oceans of Africa after many years of experience working within the environmental sector. He develops scientific illustrations, whale and dolphin paintings and sculptures along with his researched information, and used to them develop conservation and educational material. For more information you can contact (021) 424 2086or visit www.ifaw.org
And we also had an interview with Fatimah Dike – Director of “The Living”. This drama is about a Gugulethu young man who is trying to find answers about his father’s death. It’s at the Artscape for the 3rd Artscape Spring Drama Season. The Play features Mhimhi Mabona, Wandisile Makana and Lungi Phinda. For bookings contact (021) 421 7695. Tickets range from R40 to R60. We also joined by Nigel Vermaas for the Arts update in and around the city.
And we also spoke to Maxie Oosthuizen – Coordinator of the Vuleka Art Competition. Vuleka is hosted annually by The Arts Association of Bellville in conjunction with Sanlam. The overall winner will walk away with a cheque of R7000 and a return flight ticket to Paris. The competition closes on Wednesday the 19th of September. For more information you can contact Maxie at (021) 918 2301 or send an email to maxie.oosthuizen@capetown.gov.za
Our last interview was with Noel Ashton – a Scientific Illustrator from Oceans of Africa. Noel developed Oceans of Africa after many years of experience working within the environmental sector. He develops scientific illustrations, whale and dolphin paintings and sculptures along with his researched information, and used to them develop conservation and educational material. For more information you can contact (021) 424 2086or visit www.ifaw.org
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