Swindle

Taking influence from Jazz, reggae and soul artists (including Miles Davis, Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder), Swindle focused his energies on making predominantly grime and hip hop beats whilst attending college. From 2007-2009 he produced for the who’s who of the UK underground like Chipmunk, Professor Green, Asher D, Roll Deep and Roses Gabor, while making steps to break out as a producer fronting his own music after long being in the shadow of the massive artists he was working with. Linking up with Elijah & Skilliam as they started the Butterz label proved to be the turning point in 2010, as they pushed him to finally make the leap into the limelight. Playing sets that consist mainly of his own music, Swindle always leaves an individual stamp wherever he plays with his brand of jazzy grime, dubstep and UK funky.

Travelling to South Africa to play my music is like a dream for me! I believe the root to the grooves I pledge allegiance to are in the earth of Africa and I’m finally on my way!

Swindle

Johannesburg – Friday 17 May 2013 @ Kitcheners
A collaboration between some of Jozi’s most reputable party starters… Red Bull Studio, Kitchener’s, Broaden A New Sound and #2sidesofthebeat, the Johannesburg event will feature local champions of underground bass – Kid Fonque, DJ Danger Ingozi And Andrew The DJ.

Cape Town – Sunday 19 May 2013 @ Cold Turks
Other DJs on the night are: Mix, DJ Epic, Bryan Travis, Jumping Back Slash, Jakob Snake, White Nite, Blotchy, Swindle, Swindle, Rebel Clef, Bruce Willis??
 

THE COMPETITION

We are giving away three double tickets to both the Jozi and the CPT events. Follow these steps below to enter!

1. Like one small seed Magazine & TV on Facebook.

2. Tweet a link to this post and a mention of @onesmallseedSA as well as @Swindle – Remember to give a hash tag of your city! #JHB / #CPT

3. Leave a comment telling us What city you live in and what kind of prince/princess you are! (Swindle’s taken the Prince of Bass!)

Good luck! Winners announced on Thursday 16 May at 17h00.

Swindle

 
Links:
https://soundcloud.com/swindleuk
http://www.elasticartists.net/artist/swindle/

The event begins on Tuesday 31st of July and will run every Tuesday for six weeks, showcasing a different selection of films each week. The venue for Short&Sweet Season 2 is the Wunderbar Theatre, Hope Str, Cape Town. Doors open at 18h30.
Its unique and questionable drawcard is that no one really no’s what they’ll be watching as there is no schedule of the screenings. Sure of a great experience, the loyal audience flock to the screenings hoping to catch a taste of each cities unique flavor. Once there, the smart, youthful and diverse group relax and seek opportunity to participate and network with their peers.
 

We are giving away 10 full season tickets (worth R150 each), which will allow you access to each Tuesday screening for the full six weeks.

If you would like to be one of the lucky people to win one of the ten season tickets then follow these steps:

How to win:

Click attending on the Facebook event

Either
Tweet this competition link with a mention of @onesmallseedSA and tag #Short&Sweet2012
Or
Update/share your Facebook status with the link to this competition, remember to tag @one small seed Magazine and TV

We will announce the 10 winners via Twitter and Facebook this coming Friday at 12h00. NB: the more you share the higher your chances are of winning.

Short film can change opinions, create conversation, bring people together. Showcasing work from established directors and newcomers, Short & Sweet’s curation is structured around themes with intentional arcs and programmed breaks in which guest are encouraged to interact with one another.

Click here to view our last post on Short & Sweet.

Vuyiswa Mutshekwane, better known as Vie among Joburg’s cool kids, is a radiant young woman who owns the boutique store Twenty Two, situated on the colourful strip of Juta Street, Braamfontein. Another brainchild of Vie’s is Fashion Fridays: a monthly event held at Twenty Two where fashion, art, music and a fashion crowd collide to create a vibey scene.

Words: Saint-Francis Tohlang

Photography: Vie Mutshekwane

Braamfontein has become the artsy capital of Johannesburg; it’s grungy, it’s energetic, it captures the hustle and bustle of Jozi and it’s home to what could be referred to as the city’s cultural underbelly. Braamfontein is a fitting example of a space that breathes life into the CBD; it is an evolving ecology where a cultural movement is taking shape, a cultural movement not yet identifiable or easily clustered into definitive qualities. An initiative like Fashion Fridays adds to this growing cultural movement, where fashion, art and music are digested into a packaged lifestyle.

I went along keenly to check out the hype surrounding Fashion Fridays, questioning whether this was just another pseudo attempt at creating an alternative scene, pretentious by nature and vulgar in its attempt to be different. I anticipate the nauseating fashionistas blabbing about the latest fashion trends or the iconic vintage girl sporting a brown ensemble. But I arrive only to be met by a completely honest vibe. Honest in the way everything just feels authentic.

It’s a cosy store, modest in its dimensions with a distinctly African feel. It’s not an African feel that screams African kitsch. The soft lighting and the warm colours of the walls invite one into the space. There is just that fine ambient sound that makes one feel chilled and at ease. Vie welcomes all the guests with a personal touch encouraging them to browse around and have a drink in the courtyard. The clothing catches the eye and I enquire whether the brands are all South African. I am assured that all pieces are local and lekker.

I chat with Vie, who explains that Fashion Fridays is a representation of ‘the new Joburg’. Vie goes on to say, ‘Joburg is no Sandton City, it’s about being on the street’. Street culture or not, Fashion Fridays works. DJ Okapi, who is proud to strictly play vinyl, is the resident DJ of Fashion Fridays. After stints as a resident in Marvel on Long Street and playing in places like the popular Kitcheners (around the corner from Twenty Two) he has happily found a place whose appeal is in being unique. His selection is different, opting for a more soulful feel. One would swear that this white boy is a child of the soul era. He changes it up with some local eighties pop and funky township jive – just to remind us that we are still firmly rooted in the New York of Africa. It’s an appreciative crowd, moving to his beats, refreshed by some golden oldies and surprised by his musical cues that prompt a shared revisit down memory lane.

The courtyard is where everyone congregates, mingling in the icy weather. Conversation is healthy, ranging from municipal political campaigns, the practicality of suede shoes in Cape Town, toilets (overheard), Lady Gaga and everything and anything one can eavesdrop. Vie is proud that Fashion Fridays attracts a diverse crowd ranging from rugged artists to some wrinkled tannies who still have a liking for happenings. I ask Vie who is most likely to be found at Fashion Fridays. Very tongue in cheek she responds: ‘the cool kids of course’. She elaborates to say that Fashion Fridays are for those who are fashion forward, appreciate innovative things, celebrate local talent and embrace an ‘alternative African lifestyle’ (whatever that means).

I leave Fashion Fridays relieved that it was a breath of fresh air. I have claimed it as a piece of my Joburg, a monthly experience of nightlife retail shopping. It’s all a visual dialogue sparked by the colourful decor, the wayward outfits, catchy pieces and the funk that is abound; all to be revisited, and reinvented next month at Twenty Two.

The term flamjangled has solidified itself into the Cape Town lexicon. The second annual Tea Party offered a smorgasbord of delight accompanied by a genre bending soundtrack , costumed revelry and tea inspired libations. Brought to life by Good Times Events and the fantastic team behind Balkanology, the party proved itself one of Cape Town’s most impressively executed music festivals.

The Tea Party garden provided the just what the Mad Hatter would’ve ordered to transport oneself to another place and time. A place where Little Bo-Peeps and their sheep roam and the sky is a moving mix of circus colours.

The special alchemy of sun, lyrical adventures and magic tea potions ignited the Contermanskloof Wine Farm. The Party was a playground suitable for all ages, where people seemed to let go of daily city life and inhibit the world of wonder and adventure associated with childhood.

The evening sessions got off to a rolling start with a Foxtrot Fandango lesson accompanied by the Dixie Swingers. Hailing from another era, their tuba and banjo got the crowd jiving along to New Orleans-styled classics. Mr. Cat and the Jackal gave a jaw dropping performance as each member wore a larger than life effigy of their head. These prolific musicians have recently launched their new album. Between Rob van Vuuren’s satirical emceeing, Fletcher’s skills on the decks and the Black Orchid Burlesque troupe’s shows, a fantastical musical showcase ensued. It was all about getting and looking a little shmangled in true, slightly bizarre Flamjangled style.

For those in attendance, the Flamjangled Tea Party was certainly one of the most talked about events of the year. For those who missed out, its reputation is setting it up to be the most anticipated party for 2012. Tea time folks…

Words: Ashlee Valdes
Photography: Ernst Lass

Audiences can look forward to two days of exceptional jazz performances right here in the Mother City. Also expect to be blown away by the “concept bands,” put together by the festivals organisers. These are bands that are specifically assembled for the event. With a number of Cape Town jazz musicians having passed on in the last year. The Cape Town Tribute Band, under the directorship of Alvin Dyers, will pay tribute to Winston Mankunku, Tony Schilder, Donald Tshomela, Ezra Ngcukana, Robbie Jansen and Hotep Galeta and Vincent Kolbe. In addition to “concept bands” other headline acts to perform include guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci, US guitarist Chuck Loeb, drummer Cindy Blackman–Santana, and vocalist BeBe Winans.

Earth, Wind & Fire’s 40 Anniversary World Tour

The band’s performance in Cape Town is part of their 40th Anniversary World Tour. Earth, Wind and Fire reinvented music in the early 1970s with their brand of African and African-American styles. Known for they outrageous outfits and fresh harmonies, Earth, Wind and Fire embody the provocative freedom and glam of the ’70s.

Gazelle graces the stage on Saturday night, and just recently these African Kings – Xander Ferriera and Nick Matthews – have combined African fantasy with reality for their latest video, entitled Chic Afrique. The always theatrical and expressive Afro-disco pop stars took to the African Savanah in the search for a connection between a real world and a mythical place. Kings, Queens, a Sangoma and the Tokolosh all play their part in what is to be one of the most coveted and cinematic music videos in South Africa for 2011.

The festival also gives artists an opportunity to reach out to communities. This social investment element explores various components of the jazz world and includes Arts Journalism, Music Workshops, Music Business, Master Classes, Arts and Culture Focus Schools, Gigs for Kids, Youth Workshops and the Photography Workshop. Two exciting new additions to this year’s workshops is The Juilliard School, New York – Conversations 2011: A Trans-Continental Jazz Event and The Berklee College of Music (US) -Auditions, Interviews and Clinics.

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Produced: one small seed productions

Shot and edited: shaun blomkamp