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South African music in BeijingPosted by Jeremy Goldkorn on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 3:38 PM
 That's how we roll Note: this is a sponsored post, but the events advertised are highly recommended by your correspondent. At left you can see the hit South African band Mafikizolo. You can catch them live in Beijing next week Wednesday August 20. They are in Beijing to participate in South Africa's Ekhaya Olympic hospitality center in Beijing. Ekhaya is the Zulu word for ‘home’. All Ekhaya events are free of charge. Activities in the next week include:
Tue 19th from 7pm Wed 20th from 7pm Sat 23rd from 10pm
In the meantime, get a taste of Mafikizolo: EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC & SPORT The Government of the Republic of South Africa would like to invite you to visit its Olympic Hospitality “Ekhaya” Centre in Beijing. Ekhaya – the Zulu word for ‘home’ – is a venue where all visitors to the Olympics will be treated to a full-sensory experience of South Africa, right in the heart of Beijing. The Ekhaya Centre is located in the new Westin Hotel in Chaoyang District, open Monday to Friday between 09h00 -17h00 and allows for visitors to learn about South Africa and its hosting of the FIFA 2010 World Cup Football as well as enjoy national snacks and drinks. The Ekhaya Centre would like to invite you to attend the following live events open to the public: Saturday, 16 August, 2008 Tuesday, 19 August, 2008 Wednesday, 20 August, 2008 Saturday, 23 August, 2008 Events Location: |
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Comments on South African music in Beijing
I enjoyed the music by cafca so amazing they really know what being on stage is thank you cafca and groups like mafikizolo
Great to see these South African artists in China. South African Music certainly is gettign momentum internationally with GoldFish, FreshlyGround, Tidal Waves and new bands such as aKing, VanCokeKartel, jacSharp & Captain Stu.
You can listen to South African music and discover new South African music online.
Simply search for "listen to South African music online" or "Free South African Music Downloads" to find Cape Town Magazine's online jukebox of Music from South Africa.
I would love to discover the rocking Chinese DJ's, bands and other musicians by listening online to them. Changes perceptions and connects you much quicker than 100 articles.
An idea for Danwei.org Jeremy?
i am a south african musician looking for the opportunity to vist china for a cultural exchange program. and sharing of musical ideas. i have up coming artists from south africa performing african music wanting to be heard.
i'm looking for the right connection to get there
can anyone assist me regarding this?
wanda
thuliwan@gmail.com