By Shout-Africa – The Music Crossroads IRF is likely the most unique musical experience south of the equator. This year’s edition of the African sound clash will take place from the 16th to the 18th of July in Tanzania, bringing together the best up-and-coming artists from Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe as well as special guests from around the world. The Music Crossroads IRF totals 3 days of musical magic for audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Starting at the TaSUBa amphitheater in Bagamoyo, the first day of the festival is packed full with international showcases by outstanding... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa – BEIJING – The biggest ever cultural exchange between Africa and China is currently ongoing. “Africa in Focus” is held in African countries every odd year and in China every even year since 2008. Now touring in China is Rwanda’s Song and Dance Troupe. Our reporter Zhang Song was among the audience members who watched the distinctive performance of Rwanda at PLA Theater in Beijing on Saturday night. It’s not a dance for the timid. As the tradition goes, it’s how the people of Rwanda celebrate a triumph. In ancient times, only those who had brave hearts were qualified... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa – Swiss born singer/songwriter joins SA’s fastest growing booking agency Southern Pulse. Born of English parents, Jaz grew up in Geneva, Switzerland. At 14 Jaz spends 4 years in Bristol, UK and 1 year in Cardiff, Wales before returning to his home town. It is in 1994, during a trip to Thailand that he starts writing. 1999, he leaves for Brooklyn, New York, spends 5 years there and begins compiling the songs that made up his debut album, Roof Top. In 2001 he travels to Africa for the first time. Where he discovers the beauty of Namibia, from here... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwangendaba Sabastian Magacha a Zimbabwe Music Award winner and National Arts Merits Award nominee, releases a new single this July. The track entitled Jehovha Ndinokudai is from Magacha’s forthcoming 3rd album being produced by another award-winning young artist Macdee. Since the release of his second album Ndinokutendai over a year ago, the electrifying musician has been moving full speed ahead with his performing career. To date he has held shows with several renowned artists such as South Africa’s Ringo and gospel great Rebecca. Saba, as he is affectionately known is currently receiving good rotation on radio and TV... Continue Reading
JOHANNESBURG – Emerging South African Abigail Keats officially opens her exclusive flagship boutique in Sandton at the new Nedbank Building on 29th June 2010. This is a progressive and exciting development for this young and talented designer, who has been highly acclaimed over the past 3 years through her participation in the Audi, Johannesburg and Arise Africa Fashion weeks and who currently offers a well sought after private client service. “The launch of my own label and establishment of an exclusive boutique is part of my long term goal of establishing an internationally acclaimed label that is proudly South African”.... Continue Reading
