Freddie Hubbard - "Freddie Flys"

The brilliant trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, passed away recently. If you are a true jazz lover, for sure, there must be a Freddie Hubbard recording somewhere in your music collection.If you are not familiar with Freddie's music or do not have any in your collection, here is a chance to get an excellent introduction.In paying tribute to Freddie, the guys at Bending Corners showcase his early 70's recordings. Go check out Freddies Flying. Freddie collaborated with some of the A-team jazz musicians. After listening to this I am sure it will urge you...

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International Year of Astronomy 2009 - The Universe Yours To Discover

2009 will be celebrated all across the world as the International Year Of Astronomy (IYA). Close to 140 countries are taking part in activities to celebrate IYA.The International Astronomical Union(IAU) has set up a website (www.astronomy2009.org) as the main IYA2009 resource.Locally, the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is also taking part. Please check out the SAAO link for IYA at http://astronomy2009.saao.ac.za/.Also check out 365...

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Maidens Cove, Cape Town

Neatly stuck between Clifton and Glenn Beach is Maidens Cove. This little space is undiscovered to many visitors and many Cape Town residents.There are spectacular views of Camps Bay, Table Mountain and The Twelve Apostles Mountain Range.Also offer some good vantage points to view common dolphins frolicking in the water. During the June to the November period, this is also a good place for whale spotti...

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Celebrate of the Life of Alex van Heerden

from Eric AlanThe sad and tragic passing of Alex van Heerden sees people from all walks of life gathering to Celebrate of the Life of Alex van Heerden. I hope that you will be able to attend the Celebration on Saturday 17th January 2009.The event takes place on the Solms-Delta wine estate in Franschoek proceedings starting at 3pm. Please arrive early to ensure seating and to tour the Museum to see first hand the work that has been done thus far.Should...

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Brazilian CARNIVAL in Cape Town

Would you like to take part in a Brazilian Carnival in Cape Town?Bloco Quilombo is inviting you to get prepared and take part in a Brazilian Carnival right here in Cape Town. They have rehearsals every Sunday from 17:00 until 19:00 at Quilombo Brazil, 87 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town. This is free.These rehearsals will be every Sunday until the start of the festival on 21 February 2009."We would like to encourage Capetonians wanting to learn to play or dance Samba to join our growing Brazilian comunity here in Obs early as there are only...

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ROSE KORBER's 17th ART SALON extends to 25 January 2009

Celebrating its 17th year, Rose Korber’s ART SALON has extended its exhibition season until 25 January, on account of the enormous interest shown in this year’s event.In addition, Andrew Lamprecht - noted art writer, curator and lecturer at U.C.T.'s Michaelis School of Fine Art, Cape Town - will conduct a second walkabout tour at Rose Korber Art, 48 Sedgemoor Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town on Wednesday 14 January at 11 am. He will discuss aspects of contemporary, South African art and the art market, with reference to the wide range of artists and...

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Reza Khota Trio live at Tagore's

Reza Khota Trio live at Tagore'swith Shane Cooper and Jonno SweetmanDescriptionStandards by Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Coltrane and more interpreted in a conversation for three. Come share this rather intimate space and music with us.Time and Place Date:Friday, January 16, 2009Time:9:00pm - 11:00pmLocation:Tagore's, Trill Road, ObservatoryContact Info Phone: 0741820611Email:reza.khota@gmail....

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Alex Van Heerden

Hey Alex, you have now gone beyond "Droëland", leaving us with a rich heritage of your creativity.Where ever you are, hope you will still be able to do the "Vastrap".You will be remembered...Tributes:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~sad news: Alex van Heerden died in a car accident. This is a big loss forSouth African music. Not only was he a brilliant musician but a reconcilingwanderer between those diverse musical worlds as Boeremusick, Jazz,Ambient,...

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2010 - we are getting there!

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jazzathon 2009

Jazzathon 2009 is happening at the V & A Waterfront Amphitheatre from 8 - 11 January 2009.Below is the provisional program for the festival.Please check out the Jazzathon website for an up to date program.DAY 1 -Thursday, 08 JAN 2009 - AMPHITHEATRE13h00 Darryl Andrews Big Band15h00 Women Unite17h00 The Cape Jazz Orchestra19h00 Ivan Masuze21h00 Tucan TucanDAY 2 - Friday, 09 JAN 2009 - AMPHITHEATRE13h00 The Verses Project15h00 Tracey Appollis17h00...

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STUART TAYLOR in LEARNER HUSBAND

‘Mad Max on the highways of matrimony’STUART TAYLORinLEARNER HUSBANDdirected by HEINRICH REISENHOFER5 - 24 January 2009 at 20:15BAXTER CONCERT HALLOpening for a season from 5 to 24th January 2009 in the Baxter Concert Hall, comedian Stuart Taylor and director Heinrich Reisenhofer have teamed up to create the definitive relationship crash course for the modern South African man. Revealing tips and secrets from Stuart's soon-to-be-published book...

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Little Sunflower, You Will Bloom Forever

Go Well Freddie Dewayne HubbardTrumpeter Freddie Hubbard passed away on Monday, December 29, 2009.Little Sunflo...

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