23 May 2008

Christopher Tokalon

We kicked off today’s show with musician Christopher Tokalon. He is a saxophonist and flautist. As a solo musician or in ensembles he performs a variety of favourite jazz and African standards. Chris had been performing in jazz bands, musicals and theatre events since 1980. He is currently involved in the seven-piece band, KWASSA NKEMBA, which performs a selection of African jazz originals from their CD entitled One World Music. This Sunday 25 May 2008 at 1pm Chris will be live on stage at the Celebrate Life Festival which is taking place at Cape Town High School

Entrance fee for the Festival is R30 per person per day (R15 per day for students, pensioners and disable persons), or a 2-day pass option going for R50.

For more info on the Celebrate Life Festival call 021 683 7161

Vincent Kolbe

We ended off today’s show with Joe Schaffers from the District Six Museum who spoke to us about the tribute (and no he is not dead) that will be taking place on Sunday (25 May 2008) from 15h00 till 17h00 at the Museum for librarian, historian and musician Vince Kolbe.

Kolbe has been a social activist, friend, mentor, teacher and inspiration to Capetonians for many years. His musical gifts are said to be legendary. His encyclopedic knowledge of South African culture has been the wellspring for many academic and popular cultural studies. Musical and spoken tributes can be expected on the afternoon. Donations for a gift for Vincent will be accepted at the event.

For more info about the event call 021 466 7204