Native legends: Lauren Hendricks will take audiences on a strong musical journey.
Live performance to pay homage to ladies in jazz
The Centre for Jazz and Common Music on the College of KwaZulu-Natal proudly presents Hidden Gems, a tribute to South African ladies of color in jazz, on Wednesday 23 April, at 5.30.
The efficiency, led by Lauren Hendricks, a rising star on the South African jazz scene, honours the contributions of feminine musicians who’ve formed the style each domestically and internationally.
Hendricks, a current graduate with a grasp’s in jazz research from the College of Cape City, goals to make clear these often-overlooked artists by means of a rigorously curated collection of music.
The efficiency will function compositions from jazz legends reminiscent of Sathima Bea Benjamin, Tina Schouw and Abigail Petersen, alongside Hendricks’s personal authentic works. These items will replicate the wealthy historical past of South African jazz, celebrating the resilience and creativity of girls of color within the style.
Pleasure as Kwesta releases his new single
Famend South African hip-hop artist Kwesta is ready to launch his extremely anticipated new single Pleasure on 18 April. The monitor, which options rising star Nkosazana Daughter, serves as a pre-order single for Kwesta’s upcoming album The Massive Bro Concept, which is ready to drop on 9 Could. The album marks a big return to Kwesta’s roots, reflecting his progress, legacy and journey within the music trade over the previous 15 years. Generally known as a “grootman” and revered OG within the South African scene, Kwesta has formed the panorama of native hip-hop. Pleasure guarantees to be a particular collaboration, merging Kwesta’s signature model with the soulful, highly effective vocals of Nkosazana Daughter, whose rise to stardom has been nothing in need of spectacular. Followers are eagerly anticipating this distinctive mixture, as each artists proceed to solidify their locations as icons in South African music.
Capitec handmadeAFRICA returns in 2025 with thrilling new occasions
After the success of its debut final 12 months, Capitec handmadeAFRICA is again, with much more African design and innovation.
Beginning at Decorex Cape City from 5 to eight June and Decorex Johannesburg from 24 to 27 July, it should function greater than 40 top-tier design manufacturers from throughout the continent, showcasing a fusion of luxurious craftsmanship and up to date retail.
This 12 months introduces the Capitec handmadeAFRICA Design MRKT, an artisanal market operating alongside Decorex, providing guests an opportunity to buy unique pan-African items.
The occasion culminates in November at Oxford Parks in Rosebank, Joburg, the place the expanded handmadeAFRICA Market will rework the house right into a luxurious purchasing expertise with 40 standalone stalls.
The 2025 version guarantees to have a good time African creativity, entrepreneurship and design.