SoJaZZme and IKS Join Forces for the sake of Proudly South African Music

“Jazz & Freedom go hand in hand. That explains it… And there ain’t nothin’ more to add, or remove, from it. Ya dig?!” Thelonius Monk

It is with great pleasure to announce that Ayanda Music from our very own booking agency, is one of the selected artists to perform at the upcoming SoJaZZme mini-festival to take place on Human Rights/Sharpeville Day. Ayanda Music is a concept designed by Ayanda Nhlangothi who is not only a breathtakingly fantastic singer and songwriter, but a fine keyboard and guitar player. She is at home with music as well as acting. Ayanda will take you on a cultural trip from the soul of Nquthu to the streets of Harlem virtually seamlessly – indeed, what is jazz?

Governance in Arts Organisations

on 4 and 5 March, IKS took part in the Governing Boards for Arts Organisations for the Music Managers Forum of South Africa. In the master class, Moshito, the Composers Association of South Africa (CASA), the Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association of South Africa also took part in what seemed like an arts organisation reunion.

Being in the creative industry has its benefits and challenges. One of the benefits are that the arts are easily embraced and loved by people. Music for one can make maths seem fun:-). The visual arts and design can make local products look South African and distinguishable from the rest to give them a competitive edge.

South Africans are a talented nation. However, there is much room for improvement when it comes to creating highly organised institutions with efficient systems and policies that create a strong framework for an environment that will lead to sustainable economic development.

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