Women in music celebrated at Classical:NEXT Awards
Classical:NEXT announced the winners of their Innovation Awards at the closing ceremony for the conference held at De Doelen in Rotterdam on 18 May. Celebrating … Read more
South Africa
Brush strokes
South African cellist Abel Selaocoe has teamed up with Manchester Collective for Sirocco, a musical trip from the Sahara desert to Europe. My parents were … Read more
Young, free and creative in South Africa
Professor Richard Haines, CEO at South African Cultural Observatory, tells IAM why his organisation is focussing on youth Young people will shape the cultural and … Read more
World Choir Games set for South Africa
For the first time in its history the World Choir Games (WCG) will take place on the continent of Africa, with South Africa selected as … Read more
Miri Ben-Ari will headline Nobel Peace Laureate Summit
**UPDATE FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER: This year’s World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates has reportedly been cancelled after South Africa refused a visa to the Dalai … Read more
Art should champion the underdog
Director and installation artist Brett Bailey makes award-winning political productions, often exploring post-colonial Africa and championing the talent of emerging artists. Here he explains how … Read more
The Zulu storyteller
After 27 years, Mbongeni Ngema has returned to the stage with a captivating story of Zulu history. The South African star speaks to Clare Wiley … Read more
Pulling the strings: the creators of War Horse
Cape Town’s Handspring Puppet Company are the now legendary creators behind War Horse. Director Janni Younge tells Clare Wiley about inspiring a generation of South … Read more
Ladysmith Black Mambazo to perform at Edinburgh Summit
South Africa’s leading choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, will perform at the closing ceremony of the Edinburgh International Culture Summit. It’s the second Edinburgh engagement for the … Read more
Why Porgy and Bess deserves more credit
George Gershwin’s most adventurous music is showcased in Porgy and Bess, argues British conductor Tim Murray. Here he explains why it’s a true operatic masterpiece of … Read more
