Aline Frazao Angola at Sauti za Busara. Robin BatistaZanzibar’s Sauti za Busara (a Swahili term meaning “sounds of wisdom”) is an annual festival with a mellifluous difference. It is one of Africa’s largest and most popular music festivals, yet it is unabashedly noncommercial. Most other African festivals feature stars performing American-influenced commercial music. But Sauti … [Read more...] about Of culture, donors and the collapse of Zanzibar’s top music festival | The Conversation
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Why art and culture contribute more to an economy than growth and jobs | The Conversation
Artworks by deceased South African artist Helen Martins. The cultural and creative industries are key for social and economic development. EPA/Kim Ludbrook There is growing international interest in the potential of the cultural and creative industries to drive sustainable development and create inclusive job opportunities. An indication of this is a recent set of UNESCO … [Read more...] about Why art and culture contribute more to an economy than growth and jobs | The Conversation
Third ACT | UJ Arts & Culture Conference in March 2015
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT), and UJ Arts & Culture, will present the third ACT | UJ Arts & Culture Conference, in March 2015 at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Presented in partnership with the British Council Connect ZA, and entitled Creatives Make It Happen, the conference will run from the 8 – 10 March. The two and a half day conference aims to … [Read more...] about Third ACT | UJ Arts & Culture Conference in March 2015
Urban and street culture marketing conference
Brands are looking for ways to build cultural relevance and currency. Culture creators are looking for ways to engage with brands and build cultural industry. In November, Johannesburg will host Engagement Now, the Brand x Culture conference – a comprehensive, fully inclusive conference that brings together brands and culture creators in 2-days of engagement, discussion, … [Read more...] about Urban and street culture marketing conference
Arts and Culture to re-align its funding
Pretoria - The Department of Arts and Culture has embarked on a process of re-aligning its funding to the priorities identified at the Consultative Conference, says Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile. The conference had agreed in April that the "creative sector in South Africa had the potential to be a leading sector in generating economic growth, employment and trade … [Read more...] about Arts and Culture to re-align its funding
