Obituary: Andre Petersen (1978-2021)
The Creative Feel team is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Andre Petersen as a result of Covid-19 complications. The renowned musician, whose career cemented him as one
Jonathan Roxmouth presents ‘Showstoppers!’
Jonathan Roxmouth, the multi-award winning star of local theatre and the internationally acclaimed Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera will present Showstoppers! an online engagement in association
Linda Tshabalala breathes artistry on ‘Convergence’
The alto saxophonist and composer’s debut record could well place her in the pantheon of jazz giants, standing tall as one of the lone female voices among the reed players.
Call for contributions: Collective Collage
What will the National Arts Festival be like in 2030? Future Festivals South Africa is currently working with the National Arts Festival as a research partner to speculate on the
National Arts Festival 2021 artist interviews
Creative Feel has covered this year’s National Arts Festival from its start as a hybrid live and virtual festival to its now fully online 2021 experience. We’re viewing some brilliant
WATCH National Art Festival CEO Monica Newton on NAF2021
With the 2021 National Arts Festival in full-swing, offering an array of theatre, dance, visual arts, talks, webinars and more, Creative Feel took some time to chat to CEO Monica
Jazz on demand: What to watch at this year’s Standard Bank Jazz Festival
With the 2021 National Arts Festival in full-swing, offering an array of theatre, dance, visual arts, talks, webinars and more, there’s also the much-anticipated Standard Bank Jazz Festival to look
#NAFPicks: What to see at this year’s National Arts Festival
The Creative Feel team will once again be attending and covering the annual National Arts Festival, taking place for the second time in a virtual format with a programme that’s
The National Arts Festival’s Ten-Day Lockdown Pivot
The National Arts Festival goes fully online for a second time this 8 – 31 July. The National Arts Festival’s hopes of having a live audience element at the 2021
Moby goes orchestral with new album ‘Reprise’
Internationally renowned artist Moby has recently released his latest album Reprise. The album, which is available for streaming across all major platforms, sees the artist revisiting and reimagining musical highlights
A return to ‘Mother Nature’ with Angélique Kidjo’s new album
World-renowned Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo has recently released her latest album Mother Nature. The 13-track album is available for streaming on all major platforms. Kidjo’s first collection of original songs in
Online exhibitions, films, music, and performances to stream during lockdown
It’s back to Level 4 Lockdown for South Africans, and if you’re still looking to get your dose of the arts, we’ve rounded up a few of the virtual exhibitions,
Microphone to Music: A guide to livestreaming performances from home
With the rise of Covid-19, the world moved online, and in this shift, artists and musicians turned from stages and concerts to livestreams. According to a report by Quartz, Twitch,
Obituary: Professor Mzilikazi Khumalo (1932 – 2021)
The Creative Feel team is deeply saddened to report on the passing of revered choral music composer and conductor, Professor Mzilikazi Khumalo, who passed on Tuesday morning at the age
WATCH | New documentary looks at the impact of lockdown on SA musicians
A new South African documentary, The State of the Arts – The Forgotten Industry, aims to provide a snapshot of the struggles faced by some of the country’s entertainment and
Virtual concerts, a lifeline in the dark days of hard lockdown
WATCH Ntshadi Mofokeng in conversation with Boitumelo Mofokeng on Nakhane’s “Sounds From Africa” performance, sparking conversation & healing across generations.
A family friendly Jazz Celebration at the Pioneer Museum in Pretoria
UPDATE: This article has been edited to reflect a change in the concert’s line-up. The DITSONG Museums of South Africa in collaboration with Concerts SA brings an exciting musical line
Listen to ‘The Carnival of the Animals’ at home with the JPO
As part of the At Home with the JPO series, the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Carnival of the Animals, composed by Camille Saint-Saëns. The performance was recorded at the
Introducing RMB Starlight Classics Legacy Series
In celebration of 22 years of uniquely Afro Symphonic music, RMB Starlight Classics invites audiences to enjoy a curated selection of their favourite performances by local and international artists through
Praise be to ‘Desire Marea Nezimakade’
Desire Marea Nezimakade, a virtual concert of Desire Marea’s self-titled album, was a spiritual experience that melted the boundaries of social isolation and the Covid-19 lockdown.
Buskaid returns to the Linder with a free concert
Charitable trust organisation Buskaid will be performing live at the Linder Auditorium this May with a programme comprising pop favourites and Buskaid’s traditional kwela component. Taking place on the afternoon
Idris Elba to host Africa Day Concert 2021
The 2021 Africa Day Concert returns this year and will be hosted by Golden Globe and SAG winner, Idris Elba this Africa Day, 25 May. This year’s virtual concert will be
Zolani Mahola’s voice takes to the skies
Internationally renowned musician Zolani Mahola’s iconic voice can now be heard in the South African skies following a collaboration with the country’s newest airline LIFT. The airline recently released its official
‘It’s about taking and making initiative’ | A Q&A with SAMRO CEO Mark Rosin
With the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, the creative industries, and the gig economy in particular, were some of the hardest-hit sectors, with musicians and performing artists having to drastically
Africa Open Institute releases ‘Too Late for the Prayers’
Africa Open Institute (AOI) has announced the second release on its label, AOI EDITION, titled Too Late for the Prayers. This second album follows the release of Mantombi Matotiyana: Songs
Call for applications: My Art Radar! Share your view of the arts & get published
Creative Feel is calling on emerging and aspiring observers of the arts to apply for participation in the Presidential Employment Stimulus Relief Fund (PESP) funded programme, ‘Creative Feel Virtual Events Portal’. Creative