Two Dogs and a Little Bird: Arno Carstens’ “Atari Gala”
Award-winning South African music veteran Arno Carstens is still going strong and is set to release his 4th solo album – Atari Gala – on September 10th 2012. The first single and music video off the album, entitled ‘Two Dogs’, gives us a taste of what’s to come. An outstanding and profound piece of music,...
“Grey Matter”- Film review
When Don Mattera says ‘Memory is the weapon’, it is often assumed that this is an optimistic statement, that the ability to remember is an affirmation of the positive. When in actual fact the contrary remains true, the capacity to remember is the most important aspect in any form of trauma whether communal or personal....
I art Gallery: Clare Menck and Cobus Haupt
As from 5 to 26 October, South African based artists Clare Menck and Cobus Haupt exhibit their work in the Iart gallery, Cape Town. Both artists offer a vibrant and contemporary twist on traditional methods of production.
Spicy Villa Guest House, Cape Town
For a relaxing getaway, a business trip or a dirty weekend away in Cape Town, Spicy Villa Guest House comes highly recommended. Think chic Afro/Mediterranean-inspired décor, a crystal clear pool set among palms, cycads and leafy trees, pristine over-sized bathrooms, and comfortably luxurious bedrooms and open-plan living space. Its location could not be...
Album Review: Spoek Mathambo – Mshini Wam (2010)
Reviewer: Batandwa Alperstein Spoek Mathambo brings a fresh new flavour with his debut album, Mshini Wam. The beats and lyrics share the same characteristics: simple, cryptic and infectious. Tribal drums meet grinding synths to create an atmosphere of grungy downtown Jozi streets. There is a powerful irony in the special blend of sophisticated cheesiness that...
Film review: Unhinged: Surviving Jo’burg
Director: Adrian Loveland Starring: Ferial Haffajee, Robbie Brozin, Justice Malala and David O’Sullivan Category: Black Documentary
