By David Mann The band kicks off their set and the room explodes with the energy of the crowd. Sitting at the bar I watch the band pull off crazy guitar solos and belt out infectious lyrics in front of a sea of people, hungry for live music. This is one of the ‘Live Music
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By David Mann Ubom! Eastern Cape Drama Company put on their new play, The Dogs Must Be Crazy, in Grahamstown recently and the shows were met with great enthusiasm by all that attended. The piece, which has been in the works for about five to six weeks was a look at contemporary, socio-political life through
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By Isabelle Anne Abraham “We are free, but there’s an absence of our presence – what happened to that?” asked Doung Anwar Jahangeer in his talk, ‘CityWalk: Art, Architecture and Social Justice’. Co-hosted by Visual and Performing Arts of Africa, the talk was held
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By Leah Solomon Every year hoards of Rhodes students make their way to Splashy Fen, KZN’s favourite music festival, held every year over the Easter weekend. Leah Solomon gave us a glimpse into the Splashy experience. Share
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By David Mann, Leah Solomon and Elna Schütz Deciphering the “unwritten language” of musicians Nibs van der Spuy and Guy Buttery. Deep, lifelong friendships can be as rare as pure musical talent, but when the two meet, the outcome is something fantastic. Share
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‘You are all going to die’ but not before you dance! PHOTO: Chesea MacLachlan By Chelsea Farrelly Smooth Mike cocks half a smile, lifts his loaded mic and murmurs, “You can’t say what on the radio?” It’s what the crowd in Monastery have been waiting for, the line resonates and pulses heaving the crowd forward
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By Campbell Easton Founded fifteen years ago in Basel, Switzerland, the acapella group The Glue, often referred to as “the band without instruments”, has begun its first ever world tour, starting off right here in South Africa. Share
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Legendary South African guitarists, Nibs van der Spuy & Guy Buttery will be performing in Grahamstown tonight, 7 March 2012 and tomorrow night at the Lowlander. The show will start at 20:30, R70 at the door and R60 for pre-sold tickets. Call 046 622 3564 for bookings. The show is their first in a tour
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By Elna Schütz When a naughty little boy named Jesus and a fashion-obsessed Pope can bring a crowd to roaring laughter, it’s no wonder that there’s a theatre legend behind it. Share
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By Elna Schütz “Our hearts beat Ubom! Ubom!” This was the jubilant cry of the Ubom! Eastern Cape Drama Company as they celebrated ten years and looked forward to an exciting 2012. Share
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