Wednesday 25 January 2012
Monday 23 January 2012
KANIVO RETURNS WITH A WINNER
Following the overwhelming success of his first single JOZI CITY OF LIGHTS, Joburg based rapper Kanivo returns with a fresh brand new single titled WINNER featuring Nani, a track which is set to become a street anthem around South Africa.
Unlike his previous single release, which was up for download at a fee, this time around this banger is available to the public as a free download.
"There's a lot of people that support me based on the buzz that has been created on social networks but they don't necessary know my music, so I felt as a way of giving back, I will release a song that will be downloaded for free," says the Hip Hop artist
Kanivo's first single JOZI CITY OF LIGHTS featured talented vocalist, TV personality and actress Miranda Mokhele known for her roles in Tshisa, Mthunzini.com and Rhythm City. JOZI CITY OF LIGHTS was on high rotation on Gauteng youth radio station YFM for six months and it amassed a sizeable amount of mobile downloads and was even picked to be used for a soundtrack of a movie.
However Kanivo says, with this single, the ambition is bigger. "The aim is to have a national footprint. To extend to other territories and open up new markets."
This single features the vocals of talented singer Nani, another gem who will release her debut African Soul album through Kanivo's artists management agency KamLINE this year. "We are working hard on delivering a solid product for Nani, I can't wait for people to hear her sounds."
But perhaps one of the biggest star attraction about Kanivo's new single is its producer Ab Crazy. The Cashtime Fam member and solo artist, well known for his smash hit Man Of The Moment, has been churning out hits for a number of artists of late and Kanivo holds him in high regard.
"I personally feel that he's the best producer in the country right now and I'm looking forward to doing more work with him," he mentions.
The release of WINNER marks Kanivo's long awaited release of his debut album titled THE K-WORD. The album will be released digitally in the next couple of weeks, which Kanivo explains, is to create enough demand before he ventures into the physical copy sphere.
"It wouldn't make business sense to hurry up the process of getting into retail outlets when the awareness is still being created. So far my strongest presence has been in the cyber space; hence I felt a digital release is appropriate." But copies are available if you order them.
Here is the link to WINNER - Kanivo ft Nani (Produced by Ab Crazy) http://bit.ly/yobsIv
WINNER HAS ALREADY BEEN PLAYLISTED ON YFM
For more info LIKE his fan page on facebook - Kanivo (RSA) or check his profile Themba 'Kanivo' Makamo. You can also follow him on twitter @Kanivo or visit his blog www.kanivothek-word.blogspot.
Arts administration internship opportunity
Applications are invited for a three-month arts administration internship at the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT).
The internship will offer the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience working closely with the ACT team on various aspects of project management. The training will build upon the intern’s theoretical knowledge in an applied setting and contrast theory to practice.
The internship is designed to refine writing, verbal, and analytical skills and to reinforce a sense of professionalism and professional work ethic. The intern will be challenged to contemplate matters relating to project implementation, logistics, financial management, marketing, monitoring and evaluation, data collection, analysis and reporting. The candidate will gain an overall awareness of the operating structure of ACT and understand the relationship between the Trust and the community in which it operates.
Applicants should be entry-level professionals and must be based in Johannesburg. The internship is a full-time commitment and commences on 1 March until 30 May 2012.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to complete an online application form by no later than 6 February 2012. No late applications will be considered and only successful candidates will be contacted. ACT reserves the right to not make an appointment.
Follow the link below to submit an application: https://docs.google.com/
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is South Africa’s premier independent arts and culture funding and development agency. Follow ACT on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actorgza or Like the Trust’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/
ABOUT THE ARTS & CULTURE TRUST (ACT)
ACT provides funding for all expressions of arts and culture, including literature, music, visual art, theatre and dance, and the support extends to festivals, community arts initiatives, arts management, arts education and arts administration. It embraces all aspects of arts and culture advancement such as training, the creative process, and the development of sustainable infrastructure.
ACT funds are allocated to projects by an independent Board of Trustees, comprised of leading arts practitioners and administrators. By using ACT as the conduit for corporate social investments in artistic and cultural activities, private sector companies rest in the secure knowledge that their investment is being judiciously applied to maximum effect.
Go to www.act.org.za for more information about ACT and the Trust’s funding programmes, criteria for assessment or to submit an application online.
Sunday 15 January 2012
ANC’s Tshihombudzo Concert to be re-screened
Due to popular public demand SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho will re-screen the ANC’s Centenary Concert titled, Tshihombudzo, on Tuesday 17 January 2012, at 21:00. The concert was staged as part of the ANC’s 100 Year’s Celebrations and initially aired on SABC1 on Sunday 08 January 2012, at 20:00. The Tshihombudzo Concert is a marathon 2-hour event featuring some of Mzansi’s finest artists, musicians and performers.
Some of the big-name acts to grace the historic occasion include the current toast of Mzansi – Zahara – sharing the stage with the likes of Soweto Gospel Choir, Simphiwe Dana, AKA, Judith Sephuma and Liquideep. More seasoned artists and musicians include Jonas Gwangwa, Dorothy Masuka, Caiphus Semenya, Hugh Masekela, Vusi Mahlasela, and Ray Phiri.
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| Simphiwe Dana (The New Age) |
“In response to public demand, SABC1 is pleased to bring back on air this historic musical event telling the story of the struggle for emancipation. And what a more fitting way to tell this unique Mzansi story than in music, song and dance,” says Vukile Madlala, the Channel’s Publicity Manager.”
The ANC’s 100 years celebration event was a live event that uniquely combined theatre, musical theatre, star musical performances and documentary material. All these elements were weaved together to tell the story of the struggle and to capture its historical significance.
Make sure to catch this exciting 2-hour extravaganza on Tuesday 17 January 2012, at 21:00 – exclusive to SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho!
Monday 9 January 2012
Roxy Burger returns to ONE Gospel
Roxy Burger, who is widely known for presenting SABC 3’s Flash, has returned to ONE Gospel and will be presenting the new season of ‘Unashamed’ with Xylon van Eyck.
Roxy Burger is a South African actress and television presenter best known as a presenter for KTV on M-Net. She was a celebrity contestant on the M-Net reality competition Survivor South Africa: Maldives, in 2011. She began her career at the tender age of 10 years old, starting with the odd TV commercial. This early period in her career also made space for a leading role in an international Disney made-for-TV movie as well as a Discovery Kid’s television series, Scout’s Safari, which went on to win an Emmy Award for Best Children’s Television Series.
Her kids presenting career culminated in her being chosen to represent KTV at the 2007 Kid’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California. After finishing matric, Roxy enrolled in a three-year Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Johannesburg, in Audiovisual Production Management. She presented and produced Teen Gospel Live which broadcast live four days a week on the DStv religious channel ONE Gospel, beginning on 4 November 2007.
‘Unashamed’ is a show where celebrities can tell the world about their relationship with Jesus. It’s a show where the story is more important then the set, the make-up and what others will think. It’s show about freedom, truth and God. Unashamed holds nothing back. The two presenters, Xylon and Roxy, go deep in conversation with the celebrity guests about the reality and rawness of being a Christian. They talk about doubts and fears and how peal back the layers of “perfect” Christianity.
Catch Roxy on ONE Gospel’s ‘Unashamed’ every Monday at 7pm.
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