Category Archives: Cape Town
Interviews with Stephen Segerman and Brian Currin at Mabu Vinyl, 22 September 2014 | Dagbreek, Kyknet
Falling Mirror – Final Concert on 28th of September 2014
Cape Town Folk n Acoustic Music Festival 2014 – Sat 30 Aug at Baxter
Presented by Sedgwick’s, the original Old Brown:The Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival30 August – 20h00 at Baxter Theatre, Concert Hall.What happens when you mix Folk, Country, African Folk, Flamenco, World Music, Acoustic Rock, Singer-songwriters, Classical Music, Ragas, Cape Jazz, Bluegrass, Celtic Music – a little Neo-Soul and a Swamp of Blues …… thenContinueContinue reading “Cape Town Folk n Acoustic Music Festival 2014 – Sat 30 Aug at Baxter”
SA’s biggest fully orchestrated rock musical, Rockville 2069 to premiere at Artscape
South Africa’s biggest, fully orchestrated, technologically sophisticated rock musical production, Rockville 2069, will have its world première with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) at Artscape Opera House in August. Set at the 100th anniversary of Woodstock, Rockville 2069 is a love story set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world. Featuring a cast ofContinueContinue reading “SA’s biggest fully orchestrated rock musical, Rockville 2069 to premiere at Artscape”
Table Mountain Blues Summit 2014 – 6 and 7 December, Hillcrest Quarry, Durbanville
The Table Mountain Blues Summit 2014 will take place on December 6 and 7 at Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville, Cape Town. Featuring 20 local Blues Rock artists, the event promises top-tier sound, lighting, and family-friendly atmosphere. Tickets range from R200-R340, with discounts for kids under ten.
The 10 best … record stores | City Press
From City Press The old art of record collecting is still alive as independent record shops crop up across SA despite the growth of online music sales. Percy Mabandu lists 10 of his best 1 Mabu Vinyl This tune emporium was established in 2001 by Jacques Vosloo, who now co-owns it with Stephen Segerman. The store wasContinueContinue reading “The 10 best … record stores | City Press”
Stephen Segerman speaks to Daily Maverick about Malik Bendjelloul
From Daily Maverick Malik Bendjelloul, the Swedish director of ‘Searching for Sugar Man’, has committed suicide aged 36. It’s just over a year since the documentary about folk musician Rodriguez won Bendjelloul an Oscar and captured the hearts of viewers all over the world. REBECCA DAVIS spoke to Bendjelloul’s subject and friend, Cape Town record-storeContinueContinue reading “Stephen Segerman speaks to Daily Maverick about Malik Bendjelloul”
Mabu Vinyl featured in 40 Things To Do In Cape Town Under R200 | Travelstart
From travelstartblog We’re almost halfway through 2014 and Cape Town is still enjoying the spoils of the momentum she’s gathered from numerous international press mentions from the New York Times to TripAdvisor and The Telegraph. Cape Town is now firmly on the world map as a destination unmissable. Table Mountain now joins the likes ofContinueContinue reading “Mabu Vinyl featured in 40 Things To Do In Cape Town Under R200 | Travelstart”
THE REVIVAL OF THE VINYL RECORD | CNBCAfrica
This past weekend marked World Record Store day, which celebrated independent record stores and brought together music lovers from all over the globe. Now, despite a drop in CD sales and even music downloads, demand for LPs is the highest it’s been in decades. CNBC Africa’s Benedict Pather reveals why vinyl records are no longerContinueContinue reading “THE REVIVAL OF THE VINYL RECORD | CNBCAfrica”