Veteran arts journalist Peter Feldman has died
By Edward Tsumele Veteran arts journalist Peter Feldman has died, and with his demise 50 years of journalism experience, most of it in the service of the arts, particularly film … Read More
Month: June 2021
Market Theatre celebrates 45 years, promising to bring back a thriving cultural hub in Newtown
By Edward Tsumele Market Theatre on Saturday , June 19, 2021, hosted its official party marking the Theatre’s 45 years of existence and in which not only did the place … Read More
Masabane Cecelia Rangwanasha a South African soprano who won the hearts of global music fans during a UK singing competition
By Edward Tsumele South African soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha once again demonstrated the fact that South African artistic talent is one of the best in the world. Thesoprano , a … Read More
South African contemporary artists Turiya Magadlela and Ayanda Mabulu break world records at auction in Paris
By Edward Tsumele South African contemporary artists whose works were part of the Art in Paris recent auction, which took place in Paris focusing on Modern and African Art auction, … Read More
The day KK won the day as both he and Mandela laughed like little boys: Cellist and SAFM presenter Kutlwano Masote pays tribute to Kenneth Kaunda
By Kutwano Masote As I wave goodbye back to Kenneth Kaunda, let me share this story: It was in about 2002, at the inaugural National Order of Merit awards. They … Read More
Respected academic and cultural producer Bhekizizwe Peterson dies: CITYLIFE/ARTS pays tribute to the professor of the people
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor The academic world and the cultural industry in Bhekizizwe Peterson, who passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, have lost a great mind who used … Read More
Remembering Pat Mokoka of the Malopoets – seminal South African music
By Gwen Ansell The lack of archive around the life and music of bass guitarist Patrick Thabo “Pat” Mokoka is emblematic of how little South African cultural history has really been preserved. … Read More