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The Cape Town Goema Orchestra and the birth of a new vision for South African music.
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Mama Goema, a documentary exploring Cape Town's most representative musical genre.
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Author Archives: Calum
Tete Mbambisa :: Black Heroes (2012)
It’s an arresting image, the extreme close-up portrait that graces the cover of South African jazz legend Tete Mbambisa’s Black Heroes (2012), his sixth commercially released album. Insomuch as the frame, and by extension the recording, can barely contain the … Continue reading
Bruce Langhorne :: Tambourine Man (2011)
“Back there was something ELSE!” writes Bob Dylan in a 2004 handwritten note reproduced on the inner sleeve of Bruce Langhorne’s 2011 solo release Tambourine Man. “Like they say,” Dylan continues, “it was better to be in chains with friends … Continue reading
Mama Goema :: Spine Road High School
There’s nothing like getting to watch a film at school! 136 Grade 10s at Spine Road High in Mitchells Plain got to kick back and enjoy Mama Goema at their Tuesday morning assembley after the Freedom Day long weekend. There … Continue reading
Neo Muyanga :: The Flower of Shembe | May 2012
In 2010, the producers of Mama Goema accosted a perambulating Neo Muyanga on Bree Street and conducted an impromptu interview with him in a nearby boutique. The ensuing conversation provided insight into how migrations and trade routes can be traced … Continue reading
Kyle Shepherd Trio :: Mahogany Room | May 2012
Riding a wave of critical acclaim following the launch of South African History !X earlier this year, Kyle Shepherd is back for a short run of more intimate appearances from Wednesday 2 to Saturday 5 May 2012. It’s billed as … Continue reading
Mama Goema :: District Six Museum Bioscope
The District Six Museum is no stranger to the likes of Mac McKenzie and Hilton Schilder, whose early 2000s museum jams played a role in the genesis of The Goema Captains of Cape Town. What’s more, leafing through the museum’s … Continue reading
Mac McKenzie Friendship Orchestra :: Table Bay Concerto
While Mama Goema is screening in Canada this weekend, Mac McKenzie will be making waves in Basel and Anwil as The Table Bay Concerto in G-Major reaches the music stands of a Swiss “friendship orchestra” for the European première of … Continue reading
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Tagged friendship orchestra, mac mckenzie, table bay concerto
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Mama Goema :: Canadian Festival Screenings | April 2012
Vancouver… Vancouver South African Film Festival 2012 | 20-22 April 2012 * Mama Goema screens on Saturday 21 April 2012 at 2pm (Schedule) …& Montréal: Montréal Festival de Cinéma Vues d’Afrique 2012 | 27 April-6 May 2012 * Mama Goema … Continue reading
Posted in Film Festivals
Tagged canada, festival vues d'afrique, mama goema, vancouver sa film festival
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Mama Goema :: Labia Cinema Screenings
Labia on Orange (Cape Town) | Friday 30 March-Wednesday 04 April 2012 In the company of Woody Allen and Lars von Trier, Mama Goema is currently screening at the Labia on Orange in Gardens (Cape Town). Click: Labia Website
Kyle Shepherd :: South African History !X (2012)
Kyle Shepherd’s music is not only a form of personal expression but also reveals bright collaborative sparks with his trio and guests and is seeped in South Africa’s collective consciousness. A compelling performer and articulate interviewee, Kyle appears in the … Continue reading
Posted in Albums, Collaborations, Events
Tagged baxter, kyle shepherd, south african history !x
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