Poetry Poetry Africa Venue: Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, University bf KwaZulu-Natal Info: 031-260-2506 TWENTY poets from 10 different countries will descend on Durban for an exhilarating rollercoaster of words, rhythms, and ideas at the 11th Poetry Africa international festival which takes place until October 6.
The week4ong programme will include performances, readings, music and book launches.
One of the highlights of the festival is a three-pronged Zimbabwean package entitled ~Hello Zimbabwe, comprising the iconic performance poet Chirikure Chirikure and the beautifully voiced mbira player Chiwoniso. Completing the Zim trio is Comrade Fatso, a purveyor of Toyi-Toyi Poetry, urban street poetry that mixes Shona with English, mbira with hip hop, and poetry with the struggle to survive. Music Yotfre The Voice Concert Venue: Montecasino Piazzas Fourways, Johannesburg Info: 011-510-7000 Organised k,y Montecasino, Youre the Voice features a line-up of more than 150 performers backed by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert aims to raise funds, and public consciousness, through the awesome power of music. Joseph Clarke, Andre Schwartz.
Loyiso Bala, Mara Louw and many more will be joined by the casts of Rent, We Will Rock You, Girl Talk 007 and Hairspray in the spectacular outdoor Piazza.
Tickets range from R]50 to R250 and can be booked through Computicket All proceeds will go to the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation. Food Gastronomlca Festival Venue: Knysna Garden Route, Western Cape Info: 044-302-5749 Having provided an exciting focus on Knysnas growing reputation as a culinary and tourist centre in South Africa, the third annual Gastronomica festival ends today.
The emphasis of the festival has been on good food, the freshest seasonal ingredients, the training and practices of food producers, culinary students, food enthusiasts and chefs, with music and dance on the side.
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