MUSIC
Where to get your groove
Live music
OLD MUTUAL SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands. 021 799 8783
www.sanbi.org
Always an impressive line-up, pack a picnic and secure your spot on the perfectly
manicured Kirstenbosch lawns. Concerts start on Sunday 23 November and continue through to April.
Tickets available at the door from the Friday before the concert. Gates open at 3 pm; concerts start at 6 pm, R15 – R50.
CAPE QUARTER
72 Waterkant Street, Green Point
021 419 0007
Tank Restaurant kicks off the weekend with live DJs on Friday nights. Sundays are reserved for mellow afternoon jazz sessions from 1 to 4 pm in the square, best paired with sushi and a glass of wine.
JOHNNY WALKER WINTER CONCERT SERIES
Silver Tree Restaurant, Kirstenbosch Garden. 021 799 8783
Laid-back rock and acoustic sets make for mellow evenings.
5 October Louise Carver
12 October Joe and Simon van den Linden
19 October tAIT
26 October Flat Stanley unplugged
THEATRE IN THE WINELANDS
The Oude Libertas Centre
Cnr Adam Tas and Oude Libertas roads, Stellenbosch. 021 809 7473
www.oudelibertas.net
Live music is performed at this open-air theatre from November to March. Head here for your fix of classical, rock, a cappella, opera and Christmas carols. Visit the website for details of the line-up.
PAUL CLUVER AMPHITHEATRE
De Rust Estate, N2 Grabouw. 021 844 0605
www.cluver.com
The popular Amphitheatre Season runs from November to March in a gloriously airy setting that wraps around a central stage. The entire venue, from seating to stage, was built from timber felled on the farm. Gates open at 5 pm, concerts start at 7 pm, R150.
CAFE MANHATTAN
021 421 6666
www.manhattan.co.za
The 3 Tons of Fun ladies, Michelle Thomas, Bulelwa Cosa and Sthe Mfuphi, perform every Sunday at 9 pm. Entrance is free.
JAZZ IMPRESSIONS
The Green Dolphin Restaurant, Victoria & Alfred Arcade, Pierhead, V&A Waterfront
021 421 7471
Apart from hosting live jazz musicians every night of the week, Wednesdays during September showcase up-and-coming jazz artists from the University of Cape Town.
SOUTH AFRICAN SOUND TO BUY
Freshlyground – Nomvula
DJ Fresh – Fresh House Classic
Miriam Makeba – Pata Pata
Goldfish – Caught in the Loop and Perceptions of Pacha
Abdullah Ibrahim – African Magic
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – The Chillout Sessions
Coda – Believe
Tucan Tucan – Make a Difference
Cape Town Rocks – Volume 1, 2 and 3
Harris Tweed – The Younger
Spokes Mashiyane – King Kwela
LEARN TO PLAY THE DRUM OR THE MARIMBA
THE PUMPHOUSE
V&A Waterfront. 021 418 1732
Marimba workshops happen every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 am, suitable for all ages, R30 pp. Take part in a drumming circle every Wednesday from 8 to 9 pm, presented by the Drum Cafe. Drums are provided but you’re welcome to bring your own. R80 adults, R60 children/students. If you want to book a private drumming group of 20 or more, it can be arranged any night of the week. Bookings essential.
WATERFRONT CRAFT MARKET AND WELLNESS CENTRE
021 408 7840
Learn to play an African djembe drum at free drumming workshops every Saturday from 1 to 2 pm. Drums are provided but you can also bring your own.
RUNNINGS (OLD COOL RUNNINGS)
Lower Main Road, Observatory. 083 4570 756
Join Team Spirit every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm for an energetic facilitated drum circle. African bands after the circle. R50 includes drum, students R30.
WHERE TO BUY AFRICAN MUSIC
THE PAN AFRICAN MARKET
76 Long Street. 021 426 4478
www.panafrican.co.za
MABU VINYL
2 Rheede Centre, Rheede Street, Gardens
021 423 7635 or 082 534 6006
mabu@sugarmusic.co.za
AFRICAN MUSIC STORE
134 Long Street. 021 426 0857
www.africanmusicstore.co.za
LOUD ON LONG
43 Long Street
021 422 3801 or 084 701 7727
downstairsmusic@yahoo.co.uk
GAVIN’S CD SHOP AT GREENMARKET SQUARE
Shortmarket Street. 072 378 5894
