Book review: finding a vocabulary to judge Thabo Mbeki: Former South African presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki at Mbeki's inauguration in 1999. ReutersSouth Africa’s second democratically elected president remains a puzzle to many notwithstanding Mark Gevisser, who wrote the fine 2007 biography, “Thabo Mbeki: The Dream Deferred”. Of course, there are many different … [Read more...] about Book review: finding a vocabulary to judge Thabo Mbeki | The Conversation
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Top Dog SA to play the Roxy Review bar at Grandwest for first time
Top Dog SA to play the Roxy Review bar at Grandwest for first time: The band Top Dog SA Photo: Donvino Prins 5, 6, and 7 July three nights and a mere 450 seats make this highly anticipated new album reveal July’s hot, must-see show. Top Dog SA’s saxophonist Donveno Prins, who most recently lead the band for the inaugural run for David Kramer’s Kanala show at The Fugard Theatre, … [Read more...] about Top Dog SA to play the Roxy Review bar at Grandwest for first time
Music Review: Mumford & Sons’ ‘Johannesburg’ a rich, rhythmic romp
Music Review: Mumford & Sons’ ‘Johannesburg’ a rich, rhythmic romp: Mumford & Sons' new five-song EP is a tonal and rhythmic departure from the band's past three albums. Written with Senegalese singer Baaba Maal, Malawian group The Very Best and South African band Beatenberg, “Johannesburg” blends Mumford's folk sounds with African rhythms and … [Read more...] about Music Review: Mumford & Sons’ ‘Johannesburg’ a rich, rhythmic romp
Review: Mumford & Sons’ ‘Johannesburg’ a Rich, Rhythmic Romp
Review: Mumford & Sons’ ‘Johannesburg’ a Rich, Rhythmic Romp: Mumford & Sons' new five-song EP is a tonal and rhythmic departure from the band's past three albums. Written with Senegalese singer Baaba Maal, Malawian group The Very Best and South African band Beatenberg, “Johannesburg” blends Mumford's folk sounds with African rhythms and instruments … [Read more...] about Review: Mumford & Sons’ ‘Johannesburg’ a Rich, Rhythmic Romp
Album review: Albert Frost, The Wake Up
The third solo release from Albert Frost, titled The Wake Up, was released in April this year, and the album is a departure from his 21-year stint with The Blues Broers. For this album, Frost takes on a more rock and roll approach, while remaining close to his former blues sound that fans have come to know and love. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release … [Read more...] about Album review: Albert Frost, The Wake Up
