South African Jazz Stories – an online video project
SAJE is very excited to release a new online video project entitled ‘South African Jazz Stories’, which came about as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The South African
John Lennon’s vital and best-loved solo works completely remixed for new collection
In everything he did, John Lennon spoke his truth and questioned the truth. An incomparable and uncompromising artist who strove for honesty and directness in his music, he laid bare
Creative Q&A with Jacqui Mabuza from SAMRO
There’s always a time to applaud and appreciate successful women in the arts. This time around, we’re chatting to Jacqui Mabuza, General Manager: Group Marketing and Brand for the Southern
After 7 decades of hits, Dame Shirley Bassey to release new album
On 6 August 2020, Decca Records revealed the signing of Britain’s most successful female artist of all time, Dame Shirley Bassey. With a career spanning seven decades, Dame Shirley is thrilled
Uplifting communities through the power of the arts
Over the next few weeks, Wits Art Museum (WAM) and Lefika La Phodiso will collaborate on Teen_Connect – spreading the importance of the arts in promoting educational, mental, emotional and
The Goethe Project Space grant: helpful insights from a jury member
In 2018 and 2019, I had the pleasure of being invited to participate as a Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) Jury member in my capacity as an independent curator based in
Grant applications now open!
Goethe-Institut Project Space:
Grant applications now open!
In 2016, the Goethe-Institut in South Africa launched the Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) grant, a multi-disciplinary roving project space support programme that supports work realised in any part of South
Ennio Morricone | Obituary
Decca Records and Creative Feel are deeply saddened at the passing of world-renowned Italian composer Ennio Morricone, at the age of 91. During an extraordinary professional career which spanned more than
Jazz Reimagined: The 2020 Standard Bank Jazz Festival
The 2020 Standard Bank Jazz Festival will bring musicians and art lovers together in a celebration and experience of Jazz Reimagined. For the first time in its 33 years of musical
Creating digital work for your fans? Free platform for SA artists and creatives
Lockdown day 81 and the Creative Feel team has some exciting news! While we haven’t been able to sit spell-bound in a theatre, sip a glass of wine at
Award-winning Sauti Sol release Midnight Train
Multi-award-winning group Sauti Sol return with their fifth studio album, Midnight Train, released yesterday on Universal Music Africa. The 13-track album takes you through the journey of life, embracing the
Life under lockdown: An interview with Nduduzo Makhathini
Award-winning jazz musician Nduduzo Makhathini has been making life under lockdown a little bit more bearable through livestream performances on his social media channels. His highly anticipated Blue Note debut Modes of
Life under lockdown: An interview with Rucera Seethal
With the National Arts Festival (NAF) moving into the virtual space for 2020, the NAF team has been working tirelessly to figure out what a Virtual National Arts Festival (vNAF)
Life under lockdown: An interview with Shane Cooper
Bassist, composer and producer Shane Cooper (also known as Card on Spokes) is part of the new wave of South African jazz artists pushing the music forward, and is also
Life under lockdown: An interview with Alan Webster
With the National Arts Festival (NAF) moving from its home in Makhanda to the virtual space in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Creative Feel spoke to Alan Webster, Festival
UJ Choir launches new album
At the start of 2020, the University of Johannesburg Choir began readying itself for a full programme of performances, the World Choir Games, an international tour to Flanders and the
World’s most defiantly joyful song re-released by UNICEF
Once called the ‘world’s most defiantly joyful song’, Miriam Makeba’s “Pata Pata” has been re-recorded by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo, to spread information and hope in a time of Coronavirus. Angélique posted a short video to promote this amazing
SAMPRA offers advice for musicians during times of disaster
Physical events have been cancelled, and live performance has been relegated to the virtual space, leaving many in the creative sector facing a significant loss of income. SAMPRA (the South
Artist Relief Grants
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has expanded the scope of its Supporting Grants programme. While the existing opportunities for funding for arts organisations and business sponsors are still available,
Sauti Sol Album ‘Midnight Train’ Out Now
The award-winning afro-pop band, Sauti Sol has released their fifth studio album, Midnight Train, with the official launch taking place on 10 June 2020 at 19:00. This is the group’s first major-label record – with
Standard Bank continues to support the arts despite countrywide lockdown
The Standard Bank arts portfolio has embarked on a journey to bring relief to many South Africans through art and entertainment during the times of COVID -19. The 21-day countrywide
Audible just made hundreds of titles completely free to help during coronavirus crisis
Good news for those stuck at home in isolation: Audible is making hundreds of titles available for free during the coronavirus pandemic. Free audiobooks include novels narrated by Thandie Newton and Dan
Classical music reviews: movie themes and symphonies
In the February / March 2020 issue of Creative Feel, we reviewed Across the Stars and Weinberg Symphonies Nos. 2 & 21, two extraordinary albums sure to move your soul.
Stream 50 Festival concerts for free during lockdown
Due to the global COVID-19 crisis, Montreux Jazz Festival would like to bring a little magic into your home! They have have made over 50 Festival concerts available to stream
RMB Starlight Classics 2020: Behind the baton
Creative Feel spoke to Maestro Richard Cock about his role in the AfroSymphonic extravaganza that is RMB Starlight Classics. Creative Feel: American President Dwight D Eisenhower strongly believed that leadership
Siyabonga Maqungo: Nurturing Talent of Note
For 22 years, RMB Starlight Classics has been the place to witness breathtaking talent from across the globe perform alongside fledging stars – and this year is no different. Siyabonga