29.4.24
17.4.24
5.2.24
https://www.dsac.gov.za/careers/bursaries
Department of Arts and Culture Bursaries 2024
Closing 28 February 2024
LEGENDARY ADZIAMBEI BAND CELEBRATE 40 YEARS WITH A NEW ALBUM
Having spent 40 years in the music industry, ADZIAMBEI BAND continues to create and produce Tshivenda, a traditional music that educates, informs, and uplifts the VhaVenda culture and tradition. This can be noted in the band's recent album Mihwalo Vol. 19, which was released on January 12, 2024.
The founder of the band, Maele Sirwali, said that the album's title speaks to the reality that the country is facing, especially in the Vhembe District. "There is no peace nowadays, and people are killing each other like animals," said Maele.
Sirwali explained how Adziambei Band has kept its uniqueness since 1983. He said that the band continues to use traditional components in their music while incorporating Western instruments to keep up with the times. "We have created music that appeals to both younger and older generations by skillfully balancing a commercial awareness of both classic and current forms."
Mihwalo vol. 19 is available on all music digital platforms, such as YouTube, Amazon, Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Boomplay, and others.
For bookings those who wish to purchase Adziambei Band’s music can contact Mr Samuel Mabuda on 072 219 0041, Owen Sirwali on 072 102 5214, or WhatsApp them at 073 952 7636.
2.2.24
Celebrating Reggae Month 2024 : South African Reggae
The Jamaican government officially declared February as reggae month in 2008. February is also Black History Month, and Bob Marley and Dennis Brown were born in February. Reggae Month will be observed from 1 to 29 February 2024 under the theme, ‘Come ketch di Riddim’.
The South African Live scene is well represented by the legendary Dr Colbert Mukwevho & Family band, who continues to perform and release new music.
The late Lucky Dube played a major role in paving the way for local music to be heard and recognized in Africa and other foreign countries.
Let’s look at the awards that have recognized South African Reggae over the last 3 years.
SAMA Awards Best Reggae Albums
2023 – Blakka Yut - Unleashed
2022 – Reign Afrika - Trailblazer
2021 – Bongo Riot - Persistence
SATMA Best Reggae Artist/Group
2023 – Phumi Maduna
2022 – Burning Fire
2021– Chomza
1.2.24
https://theindiespace.wixsite.com/imexsa
Are you an artist and export-ready?
Opportunities for Indie Artists Closing February 2024.
Click on the link above to apply.
19.1.24
Jobs Programmes Manager National Heritage Council: January 2024
http://www.nhc.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Programmes-Manager_-Funding-Job-Advert_Final.pdf
8.11.22
VENDA VIRTUAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2022
The Venda Virtual Arts Festival
A virtual festival showcasing performances in the fields of live music, oral storytelling and poetry.
The festival's vision is to create an online platform for the rural Limpopo/Venda artists to s h o w c a s e authentic African artistic works.
4.10.22
Call For Entry: Poets & Storytellers 2022
VENDA VIRTUAL ARTS FESTIVAL (VVAF) is inviting upcoming poets and storytellers for an opportunity to be featured on the inaugural festival. To enter, the artist must send a 3 minute video to 066 5690 927 showcasing their art form. The closing date for entry is 15 October 2022.
VVAF’s aim is to celebrate, preserve and protect our culture and heritage through creation of diverse works by artists. VVAF is working together with communities to achieve the objective of promoting the participation in and appreciation of the arts in our own neighbourhoods.
Providing performance and expression platform to rural artists, especially groups/individuals who have never recorded/performed/showcased professionally before
The festival will enable empower artists with Industry knowledge through the information sharing sessions
The festival will give the viewer an insight into our diverse local music, poetry and storytelling scene over different generations of artists.
VENDA VIRTUAL ARTS
FESTIVAL OBJECTIVES
Celebrating, Preserving and Protecting Our Heritage Through Music,
Poetry and Storytelling
A Platform for Performances and Expression
Inspired by Knowledge and Wisdom of Past and Present Artists To Create
Future Works
Promoting Participation Of Communities In The Arts
Creating Quality Local Online Content
For More Info
066 5690 927
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