ARTSCAPE YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009

Since it's inception in 2003, Artscape’s Youth Jazz programme has developed into a valuable and successful project for young emerging jazz musicians and their bands. After auditions they receive master classes with acclaimed jazz icons from the Western Cape.On Saturday 6 June 2009 from 15:00 to 18:00 at the Artscape Theatre three bands selected for the programme - Public Attention (Vredenburg),Touch (Bergvliet) and Ological Studies (Mowbray) will...

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Joe Petersen - From The Streets Of Cape Cape Town

One of my favourite hangouts, undoubtedly is the ever popular and legendary Monday Night Jazz Jam and if I miss it for a few weeks, I get withdrawal symptoms.Although you cannot miss this guy around Cape Town, lately he is also wowing the patrons at the Monday Night Jazz Jam. I am talking about percussionist and vocalist, Joe Petersen. He is an excellent blues and jazz vocalist and gives a very realistic interpretation of the songs he sings.It is...

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'Save the Festival' Initiative for 2009 Encounters South African International Documentary Festival

An appeal from the Encounters festival director:Since we made the public aware of the current funding crisis for the upcoming Encounters Documentary Festival (www.encounters.co.za), numerous individuals have approached us with consoling words and offers for help. It is truly encouraging to see how many loyal supporters the festival has! We can confirm that the NFVF, who have supported the festival for 6 years, will continue to support it this year. Other funders who have committed to the 2009 festival include the British Council, the High Commission...

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The Kyle Shepherd Group in CONCERT

fineART Music supported by Fine Music Radio proudly presentsThe Kyle Shepherd Group in CONCERT....modern South African Jazz!The Kyle Shepherd Group, featuring Kyle Shepherd (piano), Buddy Wells (sax), Shane Cooper (double bass), Jonno Sweetman (drums), Lwanda Gogwana (trumpet) and Ethan Smith (sax) perform live at:8pm on SATURDAY 30 MAY 2009 at the SABC AUDITORIUM, Beach Road, Sea Point, Cape TownTickets cost R80 (R60 - Students / Pensioners - proof required)Bookings are Essential and can be made by emailing info@kyleshepherd.co.za or by calling...

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CAPE TOWN BIG BAND JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009

CAPE TOWN BIG BAND JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009Thursday 21, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 May at 19h45 (Baxter Concert Hall)Thursday, 21 May: Little Giants, Wynberg Boys' High, Beau Soleil, Heathfield High, Pinelands High, Rondebosch Boys' HighFriday, 22 May: Stellenbosch Youth Jazz Band, Alexander Road High (PE), Bergvliet High, Bishops, Rustenburg Girls' High, Bergvliet J2, Alumni Big BandAs part of The Rhythm Road American Music Abroad Program, piano player...

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AFRO FIESTA featuring Titi Tsira

AFRO FIESTAfeaturing Titi Tsira Thursday 21 May20h / R40@ Alliance Française155 Loop StreetAfro Fiesta has emerged from a fusion of various styles incorporating Makosa, Kwasa-Kwasa, hints of Latino and Afro-jazz, making their concerts truly unforgettable.“There is so much love for the land they come from, love inspired through lyrics, stories made of simple things and values of everyday life. Their love is enriched with joyful rhythms, it is a love...

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Exam Papers

Somebody asked me the other day, where can they get old exam papers for their kid doing grade 12 this year. They were specifically looking for math papers. Being in IT, I asked them if they had tried the internet.There are plenty of resources and links on the internet. I honestly think that these should be shared. Here are some:Western Cape Educational Department:Mathematics in the Western Cape Education DepartmentExaminations and Assessment: Grade 12 Preparatory examination papers and suggested answers (September 2008)Department of Education RSAExamplers...

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CAPE TOWN MARIMBA FESTIVAL 2009

Friday, 15 May: Herschel, St Cyprian's, Edgemead Primary and High, Bishops, Milnerton High, Music Therapy Community Clinic, Rustenburg Girls' High Saturday, 16 May: St Joseph's Marist College, Wynberg Girls' Preparatory and High, Pinelands High, Cedar House, Camps Bay High, Forres, Reddam House, SAEP. Both evenings will feature a mass marimba band , and guest performances by amaAmbush SIYEZA and Manenberg high School Steel Band The Marimba Festival...

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Kyle Shepherd Trio In Concert

The Kyle Shepherd Trio, featuring SA’s most accomplished young jazz artists, namely, Kyle Shepherd, Shane Cooper (db) & Jonno Sweetman (d) perform live at WELGEMEEND (map below) on Fri 08 May 09.Kyle launched his Debut Album entitled "fineART" in Jan 09. You can look forward to hearing his original compositions from the album at the concert.“Authenticity is another word for originality and this is clearly evident in Kyle’s compositions, arrangements...

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