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By: Fireside Entertainment

The University of Pretoria is hosting networking functions in various cities in Australia for its former Tuks students (alumni) and their partners. The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UP, Prof Cheryl de la Rey will be the guest speaker at the events. Come and network with other former Tuks alumni and enjoy an amazing evening with us. The functions are free of charge.

The functions will take place as follows:

Deloitte in Perth – Tuesday, 27 March 2012 at 17:30 for 18:00

Deloitte in Melbourne – Friday, 30 March 2012 at 17:30 for 18:00

Stamford Plaza Hotel in Brisbane – Saturday, 31 March 2012

Deloitte in Sydney – Wednesday, 4 April 2012

For reservations or further details, please contact Estelle Walmsley at Tel. (+27) 12 420 3885, Fax (+27) 12 362 5088 or E-mail: estelle.walmsley@up.ac.za

 

By: Jacqui Pietersen

Long before Paul Simon went to Graceland, Johnny Clegg flouted apartheid laws in South Africa by forming the seminal mixed-race band Juluka in the 1970s. Teaming with Sipho Mchunu. Johnny’s sensational cross-cultural concept established the template for fusing Western pop with Zulu rhythms – English vocals fixed to an African heartbeat.

Interview with Africanoz
AfricanOZ caught up with Johnny Clegg to tell us about his music.

<strong>1)What has inspired you to keep making such fantastic music in South Africa for over 30 years?</strong>
I make cross –over music so I am fascinated by different kinds of mixtures possible from the entire musical culture of the world. That is the main impetus to write, a natural curiosity with hybrid music.

<strong>2) What attracted you to Zulu music and culture? What was this like during the apartheid era?</strong>
 The Zulu street guitar tradition and Zulu war dancing. Both are intensely unique but also in themselves, have been influenced by other music and dance styles.

<strong>3) What is your current charity work? How can people in Australia get involved?</strong>
I do education and aids charity work here in South Africa. On our Canadian tour last year I raised funds for World Vision who sold their wares at my shows and I endorse their cause from stage and asked the audience support their work. As I am not a permanent patron of any single charity   and do one- off support shows, it’s hard to get involvement from international fans for that specific show. There are charities that I support as JC in my personal capacity like the Starfish Foundation for Aids Orphans here in SA.

<strong>4) Are we expecting a new CD in 2012? What are your plans?</strong>

I am not releasing a new CD in 2012 as I have to still promote the last one in OZ.

<strong>5) When you’re away from South Africa what do u miss most about the country?</strong>
The fact that there are no guarantees   and each day needs to be negotiated on its own terms.

<strong>JOHNNY CLEGG TOUR DATES</strong>
Melbourne: Saturday 10th March, 2012
Palais Theatre – Bookings: 136 100 <a href=”www.ticketmaster.com.auhttp://www.ticketmaster.com.au/”>www.ticketmaster.com.au</a>

Adelaide: Monday 12th March, 2012
WOMADelaide 2012 – Bookings: <a href=”www.womadelaide.com.auhttp://www.womadelaide.com.au/”>www.womadelaide.com.au</a>

Perth: Tuesday 13th March, 2012
Burswood Theatre – Bookings: 132 849 <a href=”www.ticketek.com.auhttp://www.ticketek.com.au/”>www.ticketek.com.au</a>

Sydney: Thursday 15th March, 2012
Enmore Theatre – Bookings: 132 849 <a href=”www.ticketek.com.auhttp://www.ticketek.com.au/”>www.ticketek.com.au</a>

A 300 year-old drum that symbolises the importance of music in Africa and America has made an epic journey to Perth as part of Extraordinary Stories from the British Museum exhibition which is on display at the Western Australian Museum until February 5, 2012.

The Akan Drum is one of the oldest surviving African-American objects in the British Museum and one of the first objects to be displayed when the Museum was founded in 1753.

It was made in Ghana, West Africa in the early 18^th century and would probably have traditionally been used in Akan culture at court as part of a drum orchestra.

The Akan Drum is just one of the incredible objects featured in Extraordinary Stories from the British Museum, an exhibtion featuring objects from Commonwealth nations.

Entry to the exhibition is free. www.museum.wa.gov.au

 

 

By: Renae Woodhams

Auction and sale of contemporary African art by Zimbabwean artists to raise funds for scholarships and educational projects for disadvantaged children in Zimbabwe.

 

African art is the hallmark of African visual culture, displaying a stunning visual manifestation of the energy and spirit of the traditions of Africa. Fall in love with Africa whilst listening to the sweet rhythms of African music by Shangara Jive and raising funds for disadvantaged children in Zimbabwe.

 

Tickets: $65

Includes canapes, drinks and entertainment by Shangara

Venue: Art Gallery of Western Australia

Dress: Smart casual

Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm

 

Artwork by:

Local artists in Zimbabwean
- Paula Weigmink (Perth based Zimbabwean artist)
- Craig H. Barber (Perth based Zimbabwean artist)

-Trevor Tichawangana (Perth Based Zimbabwean artist)

 

To purchase tickets visit our website:

http://www.theafricandream.org.au/?events=19th-november-2011-made-in-africa-art-exhibition

Email: info@theafricandream.org.au Ph: 0422786394/0401888661

 

 

For more information about The African Dream Benefit

www.theafricandream.org.au

By: Fadzai

 

welcome to perth, western australia, kenyan community of wa annual ball 2011, friday 28/10/11 . chogm weekend

black tie event

cost 150 inc dinner, drinks and entertainment, small fashion show, kenyan dj, run by kenyans

burswood entertainment complex, burswood ,

special guest kenyan pres honour kibaki , wa govt minister

selling fast, tickets available check website for updates www.kenyawa.org.au or call craig 041347 4551 or jamleck check website for his ph number.

By: CRAIG GLASHEEN

 The magical rhythms of traditional African music and dance burst forth at Don Russell Performing Arts Centre on Saturday 2 July at 8pm.

 

Enigmatic cultural group, The Salaka Ensemble, comes to The Don direct from Ghana as part of a national tour.

 

The ensemble’s uplifting live show blends vibrant rhythms, amazing vocal harmonies, stunning costumes, exotic percussion grooves and almost superhuman dance moves.

 

Its lively musicians use an array of traditional instruments including talking drums, djembe, kpanlogo, box drums, bells and shakers.

 

Master Drummer Tuza formed The Salaka Ensemble in the mid 1990s when the members were in their teens. Each day after school the group would rehearse, learning rhythms from their local elders and community cultural groups.

 

The name Salaka means “sharing” and the aim of the group is to share the traditional rhythms and music of Ghana with the younger generations to preserve the nation’s musical heritage. 

 

Salaka quickly grew into a professional and exciting display of culture, performing at festivals and special events including for the national President and at Ghana’s 50th anniversary of independence celebrations at Black Star Square in the capital Accra.

 

The group has won numerous awards and represented their tribe (the Ga people) at various national drum competitions.

 

The show promises an evening of colour, energy and professionalism and a wonderfully positive presentation of Ghanaian music and culture. Don’t miss it.

 

Admission is $27.90 standard, $23.80 concession and $20.30 for students or groups of 10 or more.

 

For bookings or information, please call 9493 4577 or visit www.gosnells.wa.gov.au and click on the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre link to buy tickets online

By: Harsha Agarwal

The Salaka Ensemble from Ghana is performing at Kulcha in Perth on Friday 1 July 2011

This is a rare chance to be inspired by fabulous African music. On tour from Africa- Salaka are one of Ghana’s hottest tribal ensembles.  Showcasing high energy traditional African drumming, dancing & breathtaking harmonies. Featuring Master Drummer Tuza with songs from the new CD “Osato”.  Non stop music guaranteed to get you dancing!

Salaka are conducting African Drumming and Dancing Workshops at the North Fremantle Bowling Club on Sunday 3 July.

Drumming 11-12.30pm.

Dancing 1-2.30pm

Bookings hayley@teambeat.com.au

By: Hayley Afutu

The Chocolate City Premier Night promises to satisfy your musical taste buddz, playing the best in Hip Hop, RnB, Urban Grooves and Dancehall. Again, this is a once in a lifetime event and you just need to be there to witness a great delivery in entertainment.

PERTH LETS GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE SATURDAY SESSION AT CHOCOLATE CITY

Ladies free before 11PM

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By: Fireside Entertainment

Join us for a night of fanstatic cultural entertainment as we embarck on a search for the 6th Miss Africa Perth Youth Ambassador.

The night is set to be a celebration of African diversity, culture, values and beauty!

Date: Saturday 18th June 2011

Venue: Perth Town Hall, (cnr Hay and Barrack st), Perth City

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start 

Tix: $55 presale (BOCS ticketing)  or Call 0411 123 210

 http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/whats-on/429/miss-africa/)

or find us on facebook – http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124809097529929

See you there!

By: Huguette