World Wide Photo Walk 2010 - Green Point, Cape Town

I went on my first photo walk yesterday. Here is a link to some of the pool photos: http://www.flickr.com/groups/capetownphotowalk2010/po...

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Robbie Jansen(5/8/1949 - 7/7/2010) : Funeral Service

Robert “Robbie” Edward Jansen the Cape Jazz music legend passed away peacefully on 7th July 2010 at 16h20 at the Netcare Hospital in Kuilsriver Cape Town. He died as a result of respiratory complications due to his on-going Emphysema medical condition and was surrounded by the love and support of his wife, Mother, eight younger siblings until the end. Robbie Jansen’s career started in his early teens and he quickly became a respectable and versatile...

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fashion & arts project in Nyanga

This project explores innovative ways of turning waste material, discarded fabrics and damaged clothing into new, unique garments and accessories. In conceptualizing this project, fashion design was recognized as a platform to engage with creative young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop creative solutions to combat social problems like poverty. We recognize that by fostering an entrepreneurial spirit amongst young people to complement...

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Composers Panel - South African jazz musicians-IMS SASRIM Conference

The International Music Society (IMS) and South African Society for Research in Music (SASRIM) Conference is happening at the University of Stellenbosch from 14-17 July 2010. Jonathan Eato, researcher, composer, saxophonist and lecturer in music at the University of York (UK), has secured a proposal with the IMS SASRIM conference that the composers panel should also feature three extraordinary South African jazz musicians namely, Tete Mbambisa, Louis Moholo-Moholo and Zim Ngqawana. The conference charges a fee, but this talk is freely open to...

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Tributes To Robbie Jansen

sad news: Robbie Jansen died yesterday afternoon in hospital. This is truly a big loss for the jazz fraternity and the music industry. He was a brilliant musician who not only embodied the very soul of Cape-Jazz but also paved the way for generations of South African musicians to come. And he even gave us our very personal song "9 Bath Street Goema". Robbie, we will sorely miss you. We send our most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Regards Andreas, George and Regina and all musicians of Jazz Potjie Projects http://www.jpp.co.za/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jonathan...

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Hamba Kahle Robbie Jansen

Legendary saxophonist, flautist and vocalist, Robbie Jansen passed away at 16:15 local time in the suburb of Kuilsriver in Cape Town on 7 July 2010. R.I.P Robbie Jansen. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world. Your legacy will live ...

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Daniel Bloem Jamming

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Hilton Schilder Benefit

Multi-instrumentalist, Hilton Schilder has been diagnosed with cancer. He is undergoing expensive medical treatment for the cancer. "As a show of appreciation and support for the 'Genuine' Iconoclast, a support gig will be held at Swingers in Wetton on Sunday to raise funds to assist with the astronomical medical costs that are accruing! Confirmed bands include Robbie Jansen and the Sons of Table Mountain, The Alvin Dyers Trio, Errol Dyers, the...

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