WORLD OF MUSIC, ARTS
& DANCE

A SONG TELLS A STORY is Gallo Record Company's storytelling vehicle and theme for 2024, presenting stories behind some of the best songs ever from their catalogue.

The art of storytelling through song, singers, and musicians crafting lyrics, melodies, and rhythms to paint colourful pictures is what resonates with audiences. Inspired by “A Song Tells A Story", the title of a song by the iconic South African afro-fusion band Stimela from their 1991 album Siyaya, “A song could tell a story of a lifetime, and a song could paint a picture of a dream.” In this unique concert, Gallo Record Company in partnership with WOMAD SA takes a deep dive and unpacks the stories behind some of the most memorable songs by legendary artists.

This concert will also celebrate the anniversary of 30 years of diplomatic ties with Cuba.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

Tickets R250 via Quicket (Excludes Dinner)

Dinner Menu here www.hallmarkhouse.info

Doors open 18h30 | Music From 19h30

A special showcase to feature the unique sound of Sun Xa Experiment, a musical outfit which is anchored in the principles of Afrofuturism. Their Sound can be best understood as an experience, a journey and music from the heart of Soweto.

This sound permeates to innate codes of spiritual cross sections of all human existence. The cultural collective was formed in 2014 to build a momentum around the exploration of kinetic and sonic spiritual Transcendence through the use of sound with their songs coming across as extended jams, which envoke spiritual connections that are informed by visions and invocations.

Sunday 13 October

Keleketla Library

6 Verwey St, Troyeville

1pm - 4pm Free Entrance

A selection of WOMAD "World of Music, Arts & Dance" artists in free to the public performances on both Saturday and Saturday afternoons.

These concerts have been extremely well supported in the past as Cape Town audiences have relished the opportunity to witness these unique types of “world music” groups live.

Saturday

2pm: Joep Pelt & Soweto Soul (Netherlands/SA)

3pm: Takura Terry (Zimbabwe)

4pm: Simba Morri (Kenya)

5pm: Nomadic Orchestra

Sunday 2pm: Livia & Fred (Brazil)

3pm: Iskwew Singers (Canada)

4pm: Igqange Kgati Club

4h30 Caribbean Bele’ (Jamaican/SA)

5pm: Congo Cowboys (Congo/SA)

Free Entry

An intimate concert to celebrate the legacy of one of South Africa’s greatest leaders, the 40th Anniversary of him receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and his contribution to 30 Years of South Africa’s Democracy, Social Cohesion & Cultural Diversity to the world.

This concert is a fundraiser for the Tutu Foundation’s education programs. Featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo, PJ Powers, Zolani Mahola, Arno Carstens, Hilton Schilder & Shaheema Lakay, Joep Pelt (Netherlands), Iskwew Singers (Canada), Francesca Biancoli (Italy), Livia & Fred (Brazil) Soweto Soul, Nhoza Sitsholwana & Andre Kriel, St George's Cathedral Choir, DSK Senior Band, Christof van der Berg featuring Nhoza and Zine & MC: Nik Rabinowitz

Presented by The European Union

Doors Open 19h00 Music from 19h30

Tickets R250 via Quicket BOOK TICKETS

Info: 083 340 8904

Brings together local and international artists with the aim of uplifting and empowering the culturally diverse Masiphumelele community. Includes a discussion on indigenous reconciliation programs and peace initiatives with Iskwew Singers from Canada, a trio of award-winning Aboriginal women who create and perform songs in the plains tradition, sending a message of life and culture from a people who have survived the impact of colonization.

In partnership with Projekt Ubuntu who teach young people the values of reconciliation and Ubuntu, the African principle of humanity.

The concert also features acappella community choirs and local drummers.

From 10AM to 2PM

Free Entrance

Info: 066 046 6220

We will have a Taxi available to pick up people outside Harry Goemans Nursary for transport to the event.