DANCE OF DESIRE OPENIG LAST NIGHT WAS NOT TO BE MISSED

DATE:05 MAY 2011

ARTICLE:MADODA NTULI

PICTURE: SULLPIED

IF YOU LOVED RIVERDANCE

LORD OF THE DANCE AND SPIRIT OF THE DANCE, YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS

For the time in south Africa, Joburg Theatre is was proud to present the exclusive visit of DANCE OF DESIRE on the Mandela stage last night with the grand opening,  the show  runs until May 22^nd 2011.

Complete with entirely original music and choreography, DANCE OF DESIRE is undoubtedly unique in its imaginative design. This ground breaking Irish production challenges the boundaries of other Irish productions and has uniquely elevated the world of Irish dance productions which was actually produced in Ireland and has received critical acclaim not just abroad but also at home in Ireland where creative distinction is reserved for only those who excel amongst their peers within the Irish Music and dance traditions.

The show has a cast of 15 performers and comprises world and Irish champion dancers and a selection of Ireland’s finest musical and vocal virtuosos. It has already played to sell out audience from Beijing to Berlin, Chicago to the Czech Republic and Kuala Lumpur to Paris and just finished a nine-month residency in Jupiter’s Casino, gold Coast Australia.

The accumulative skills and talents of the costume, set and lighting designers has insured too that the power and passion of the shows story-line devised by Sean Quinlan is conveyed to the audience in realistic and all encapsulating manner. While the choreography describe as “outstanding and extremely innovative” speaks for itself in terms of heights it reaches and the boundaries that it crosses.

DANCE OF DESIRE has birthed and lives in post-Riverdance world. What is important is that it is not a sonic mirror of the now world famous Bill Whelan musical score, but brings a fresh spirit to bear on the story. In doing so, DANCE OF DESIRE is opening further doors for an upbeat joy to the lives of so many through his professionalism and musical inventiveness.

DANCE OF DESIRE is the national dance company in Ireland where Riverdance was born.” We supply them with dancers and many more of the Riverdance current dancers came from us ‘’ says micheal Carr, executive producer, we are the parent company who trains the dancers.

The Tickets for the show priced from R171 and are on sale right now on www.joburgtheatre.com

Spreading the message with her heavenly voice.

Date: 05 May 2011

Article: Mashabela Seshoka

Picture: Mashabela Seshoka

All she could think about was a quiet place where there were no more sorrows and hardships.

Now, ever since her first album Jubilee, Jabulile Malinga (30) sings about one thing-worshipping God.

She launched her new album at Grace Bible Church recently. At the launch Malinga sang her new material and encouraged her fans to repent.

“In heaven there is peace and no stress. There are so many challenges that the devil brings like HIV/Aids, Alcohol, Drugs Abuse and Financial Problem” said Malinga.

Jubilee is a 13 tracks album including Ngizohamba Naye, Konyana ya Modimo and many more.

Malinga was born and bred in Soweto, Dobsonville Extension. Her love and passion for gospel music saw herself working with top Mzansi Artists like Benjamin Dube, S’fiso and many more.

She started out as a solo artist with production company World of Life Music.

Now she managed by Thato Mampe who took her to studio to produce her album Jubilee. It will hit the shelves anytime from now on.

Best African Contemporary Gospel Album for Benjamin Dube

Date: 05 May 2011
Article: Madoda Ntuli

Multi-award winning gospel singer and pastor, Benjamin Dube is expected in Accra, today. The veteran muso will headline the country’s ‘Biggest show at SAMA AWARDS 2011, was nominated for Best African Contemporary Gospel Album′, a popular   Annual MTN South African Music Awards Nominees party has traditionally been known as the most exclusive party in the music industry and this year was no exception.  The top releasing artists of 2010 were all present to witness their names being announced to be part of the African continents largest musical award show.   RiSA is excited about the new developments.  “MTN SAMA17 is set to turn Montecasino into Music City for one weekend and yet again deliver as SA music’s biggest night. We are thrilled by the lineup of top recording artists nominated for The 17^th Annual MTN South African Music Awards and hosting this year’s nominees as we head into SAMA weekend.”  

The headline sponsor MTN stated “As a proud supporter of South African music, MTN is committed to recognising and promoting local musicians with both raw and established talent. We further want to ensure the continued development, growth, and sustainability of South Africa’s vibrant home-grown music industry across all genres.

We are proud of all South African musicians especially those who have been nominated in the MTN SAMAs. We wish them all the best for the big event,” says, Natasha Basson, Acting General Manager for Brand and Communications at MTN South Africa.