Music

Johnny Clegg Live at The Teatro, Montecasino

14 September, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Johnny Clegg is an anomaly. Not only is he an unmistakable symbol of South African culture, heritage and national pride; he is also a dancer, anthropologist, singer, songwriter, academic, activist, French knight and one of the few performers who can still put on a great live show- even after 30 years in the industry. This weekend you have the chance to see this living legend perform live at The Teatro at Montecasino. Johnny Clegg will be performing live at The Teatro on Saturday 15 September (at 8pm) and on Sunday 16 September (at 2pm). These performances feature Mr Clegg’s standard great musicianship and captivating dancing and will be augmented by stunning visual displays and the unmistakable sound of The Soweto Gospel                  

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Music

Zebra and Giraffe- The Wisest Ones Tour

23 August, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Coming up with a band name is one of the most difficult tasks that a musician can face. With an endless pool of competition, this name needs to stand apart from the rest, be instantly recognisable and provide some kind of connection to the band’s music. In the case of Zebra and Giraffe, the group may have little to do with camouflaged peers of the savannah, but it is instantly recognisable and synonymous with one of the country’s finest musical exports. The multi-award-winning Zebra and Giraffe has gone through many changes over the years, culminating in their latest album, The Wisest Ones. This album incorporates many of the band’s international rock influences and showcases their continuing desire to experiment while                  

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Wine & Wineries

The Soweto Wine Festival.

23 August, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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  The Soweto Wine Festival is fast making a name for itself as one of the trendiest South African wine festivals, bringing together the who's who of Jozi against the energetic backdrop of Soweto. Learn about wine, taste South Africa's finest wines, meet people and have fun! This wine and lifestyle festival is held in Soweto during the first weekend of September. Founded by Cape Wine Academy MD Marilyn Cooper and Soweto Wine Emporium owner Mnikelo Mancipu, it attracts thousands of visitors and hundreds of wineries to an up-market, lively winetasting weekend. Furthermore, The Soweto Wine Festival is a wine and lifestyle festival held in Soweto that provides Sowetans with opportunities to gain knowledge of wines                  

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