Dr Preciuos Motsepe Open the Joburg Fahion week

 Date: 17 Fabruary 2011
Article: Madoda Ntuli

The fashion week Joburg was officially open two days ago at the Fashion Kapital downtown Jozi, Nothende was graces the occation with her beautiful voice while the models took the center stage and seeying newcomers like Dj Sbu Showcasing his range Vandal (ghubuluzing}.the event also attended by Kanysile Mbau, Kabonina and off-caus Dr Precius Motsepe who also tank the audience who came to the opening, we believe in you and we know that you are going to succeed in this industry she said.

The fashion shows will continue until saturday aftertnoon with David Tlale schedule to showcase his range at Mandla Bridge,it is going tp a big stage out there, and tickest are available ta computickets.

Promusica’s ‘The Crucible’ : A play with movie tonalities

Date: 17 fabruary 2011
Article: Madoda Ntuli
The Crucible - more relevant than ever.

In 1953 Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible as an allegory to McCarthyism; a period in US history during which numerous prominent Americans were named, shamed and ostracised as being communists and subversives. The play deals with the shocking Salem witch hunts of 1692, during which innocent people were sent to their death as a result of a wave of hysteria that was started by a handful of young girls.

This message of prejudice and mob justice is just as relevant in this new millennium.
Joburg Promusica is proud to present Arthur Miller’s The Crucible as you’ve never seen it before. Alby Michaels, known for his incredibly innovative and strongly visual productions, directs this production, which is designed by the talented Kosie Smit. From physical theatre to puppetry, from masks to music, The Crucible promises to be a feast for theatregoers’ senses.

The production’s top-drawer slate of actors includes Jacques Bessenger, Candi Brown, Kim Cloete, Christien LeRoux, Clive Gilson, Cindy Swanepoel, Clifford Hughes and Angus Charl Meyer, who goes by the mononym of Angus.
Dawid Boverhoff: adding fresh dimensions
Dawid Boverhoff spent his primary school years with the world-renowned Drakensberg Boys Choir. After matriculating, he completed a BMus (Composition) at the Utrecht Conservatoire in the Netherlands.

Now firmly entrenched back in South Africa, he’s been involved as rehearsal and performance pianist for musicals such as Grease, Footloose, Saturday Night Fever and the Joburg Civic Theatre panto, Snow White. He’s just returned from the Hong Kong run of Grease.

Dawid was Musical Director for seven Joburg Promusica ‘Kidz’ productions as well as the musical revue Spoof Full of Sugar at Sandton’s Theatre on the Square. Dawid accompanied Elzabé Zietsman in Op ’n Ligter Noot, and is now embarking on a regular piano duet concert series with Marga Sander.

When one thinks of a play such as The Crucible, one seldom thinks of music, but Boverhoff has written a ‘score’ for the play, almost as if scoring for a film. And every piece is newly and specially composed for the show by this talented artist.
Dawid broke down the music in The Crucible into three distinct themes, being: Religion, Love, and Witchcraft. Sometimes the themes use exactly the same piece of music, but shift into either minor or major, according to the emotional quality of the scene. Different instruments will also change the quality of each composed piece. All of the music will be pre-recorded, save for the presence of a live violinist on stage; Irishman David Delaney.
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For school/group bookings, contact Queen (queenm@promusica.co.za) or Nevolan (nevolanr@promusica.co.za) on 011 674 1356/7/8/9 or fax on 011 674 2365.
Other bookings can be made at Computicket Outlets (Checkers Hyper and Shoprite), or online at http://www.computicket.com/
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VENUE: Joburg Promusica’s Main Auditorium
DATES: March 7th – 26th 2011
TICKETS: R50
The Promusica theatre complex, situated within the Civic Centre at Florida Park, Roodepoort, offers ample free parking for patrons.
The production will then move to the UJ Theatre on the Kingsway Campus, booking is also at Computicket.

Promusica’s Summer Jazz

Date: 17 Fabruary 2011
Article: Madoda Ntuli

The one-day-only seasonal smash is back!
The magic begins as soon as you leave your car in the parking lot - as you step into the foyer, you will be greeted by the infectious musical stylings of the well-loved jazz pianist and singer Neal Robertson, who will be at his post from 6.30pm.

Then, at 7pm, Zarcia Zacheus and her band will take to the stage. Born in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Zarcia began her adventures in music at the tender age of nine, by singing in the church choir. By the age of 13 she had auditioned for - and landed a role - in her first professional stage production. She went on to sing for a variety of gospel and jazz bands. She has also recorded and/or performed with musicians such as Joyous Celebration, Patrick Duncan, James Okon, Mpumi Dlamini, Dave Koz, and the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra.

After interval, it’s the turn of the freewheeling and eclectic outfit, Quantum. This multi-talented ensemble of jazzmen, who are no strangers to Joburg Promusica, was formed by their dynamic keyboardist, Jaconell Mouton as a labour of love. Audiences can look forward to a chill blend of smooth jazz, easy listening and a mix which includes public favourites as well as some more out-of-the-way gems.

Ms Mouton, who can be seen every week on TV’s Noot Vir Noot, is joined by her Noot Vir Noot colleague David Klaasen on drums, Denny Lalouette on electric bass, and Erik Paliani on guitar. Their passion for their music - and playing together - is evident in their unique and memorable sound. Jazz fans will, however, recognise within the band’s repertoire, echoes of renowned musicians and bands as Lee Ritenour, Fourplay, Joe Sample and Sting. This astonishing outfit - one of South Africa’s best kept secrets in jazz - rarely make public appearances, so this will be an occasion to treasure!

WHERE : Promusica’s foyer and Main Auditorium on Saturday Feb 26th
WHEN : Stage show begins 7pm. Foyer entertainment starts at 6.30pm.
SEATS : From R120

Bookings can be done at any Computicket outlet, or online at http://www.computicket.com/

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The Promusica theatre complex, situated within the Civic Centre at Florida Park, Roodepoort, offers ample free parking for patrons.