by Nelima Bra Hugh Masekela is a musical genius who plays the trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn and cornet; he is a great singer and composer as well as a master storyteller, activist and history teacher (by way of his music). At 72 he is still going strong and will be performing two shows a day on … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: South Africa
Vusi Mahlasela ‘The Voice’ is coming back to Minnesota
Update: Feb 10th Congratulations to our lucky, lottery winners; Doris, Peter and Gabi! For everyone else you will get a $5.00 discount at the door if you use the codeword: MinneAfrica. See you Sunday with your dancing shoes . Psst: We will have more ticket giveaways and discounts for other African concerts in the very near … Continue reading »
Hollywood’s casting of the Mandelas. What’s your take?
Members of South Africa’s Creative Workers Union (as well as some of my facebook friends) are seething with anger over the casting of Jennifer Hudson to play Winnie Mandela in an upcoming biopic of the South Africa’s former first lady. According this article production for the film is to begin in May, but the union has threatened … Continue reading »
Rest in Peace ‘Mama Africa’ Miriam Makeba
by Nelima Today we mourn the passing of an African Icon. For those of you who haven’t heard the news, the Queen of African music, South African songstress and activist Miriam Makeba, passed away last night in Italy after suffering an onstage heart attack after taking part in a protest concert against The Camorra. She was 76. … Continue reading »
