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 [...]
AfricanOz In Print Spring 2011 issue now available Hot Off the Press. Order your copy, delivered straight to your door! HIGHLIGHTS: This issue celebrating African-born musicians and performers in upcoming events PLUS African Australian sporting heroes in rugby league and Australian rules PLUS African Australian Films, Fashion, News Briefs, Food & more…. all in full [...]
On Thu 20 October 2011, Arts Projects Australia and Melbourne Festival present TOUMANI DIABATÉ at State Theatre, Arts Centre, Bookings: Arts Centre 1300 182 183 or Ticketmaster 1300 723 038 www.melbournefestival.com.au or www.theartscentre.com.au “A genius of African music, the finest living exponent of the kora.” THE GUARDIAN One of the world’s most breathtaking musical talents Toumani Diabaté is coming [...]
Sat 22 Oct at 8pm, Gates 1 & 2 open at 6.30pm, 2hr 35min with interval at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, King’s Domain, Cnr Linlithgow and Alexandra Avenues, Melbourne 3004 Emmanuel Jal who is featuring on the line-up for this year’s closing night concert, notes from the hard road. A musical journey from revolution to [...]
Konono No. 1 (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Konono No. 1 (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Bachelorette (New Zealand) For a band that has been playing music since the 1960s, not many people had heard of Congolese street funk outfit Konono No.1 up until a few years ago. But since being plucked from obscurity by [...]
Grace Barbe performing at the 2011 Bellingen Global Carnival September 30 – Oct 2 Since exploding onto the world music scene with her 2007 single ‘Mon Arive’, Grace has delighted audiences with her mix of reggae, soul, funk and afrobeat, a sound she calls “Afro-kreol”. And with her roots set firmly in the small nation [...]
CHRIS GUDU & BAND “Rhythms of Zimbabwe Return” Mittagong Playhouse, Saturday 10th September It was almost 2 years ago when the Chris Gudu Band sold out the Mittagong Playhouse during the tour of Chris’s earlier album Bavimbeni. Chris Gudu and his band return to the Southern Highlands with their unmistakable township jive music. As before, [...]
If you haven’t seen or heard Melbourne-based The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra – then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? This ensemble of singers, dancers and exceptional musicians from all cultures and backgrounds serve up some of the hottest Afro beat you’re likely to hear. If you want a taste of this West African-inspired musical magic, [...]
Mona Eltahawy will be speaking at Melbourne Writers Festival (MWF). Mona Eltahawy is an award-winning columnist, researcher and international public speaker on Arab and Muslim issues, including the virtues of confusion in breaking stereotypes of Muslim women and the growing importance of social media in the Arab world. Born in Egypt, she is now based in [...]
++++ ANGEL ++++ Joseph Tawadros (Oud), Matt McMahon (Piano), Dimitri Vouras (Clarinet) James Tawadros (Egyptian Percussion) FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER,2011, 8pm TOM MANN THEATRE 136 Chalmers St, Surry Hills (Opposite Central Station, opposite Prince Alfred Park) Adult: $30 Concession: $25 For BOOKINGS please email: ujt83@hotmail.com joe_oud@tpg.com.au info@josephtawadros.com www.josephtawadros.com Tell all your friends and [...]
