JAZZ ON THE LAKE @ ZOO LAKE

On the 2nd of September 2012, which was a few weeks ago, Jazz on the Lake took place. This annual festival has been taking place for over 20 years now (Thandiswa Mazwai reminisced about how she used to come to the festival while she was still a student at Wits university). This event is organised by the City of Johannesburg for its residents. It basically is a way for Joburgers to welcome Spring by chilling in the sun, having picnics and or braai's while listening to some great live music by the Lake. This year was no exception, some of my favourite acts included Lira and Thandiswa Mazwai. I went with my friends and had a great time. The event was well organised, with metro-buses collecting people from either Braamfontein or Alex and Parktown. We caught our bus in Braam and were in Zoo Lake in no time. A lot of people attended the event and needless to say by the time we went home, it was a nightmare to stand in line for a bus. All in all, it was a great way to spend a sunday afternoon with friends. Below are some of the pictures.

The Sensation that is Sabelo Mthembu

So a couple of weeks ago me and a friend of mine and her friend went to Tanz Cafe` at The Buzz Shopping centre in Fourways, needless to say it was a cold wednesday winter night, Lol but it was very warm inside and the music kept us very hot. Back to the subject at hand, Sabelo Mthembu! I have always been a lover of Live Music, and the intimacy that comes with listening to a Live Band, and that wednesday evening was no exception. Sabelo was the opening act for other bands that would perform later that night, and Oh My God was I blown away. Listening to him sing was like being swept away to a whimsical musical journey. It felt as though he was talking directly to me and everyone else in the room began to fade away. It was very magical and marked by the intense irrational reality of a dream. What I'm trying to say is that Sabelo is the "next big thing" to look out for in the music industry. His music is fresh and fun, from songs like Dreaming in Cairo to Free Falling(I think) he will have you wishing that you knew the lyrics so that you can freely sing along. He also mentioned that he was on South African Idols in 2007(I think) Lol. Attached below are some of his pictures as he was serenading us(the audience) with his captivating voice. Oh I've also attached pictures of a Rock Band whose name I totally forgot(Hopeless I know Lol) . 

Sabelo & His Band

Sabelo & His band

 

Inno & Me



        

The Other Band

Lol I love this..just couldn't resist