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Cape Town International Jazz Festival pays tribute to the power of partnerships

Independent online (SA) 24 Apr 2025
... exposure, or social investment, each of these organisations helps ensure that the Cape Town International Jazz Festival remains a beacon of artistic brilliance on the African continent and beyond.
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Cruz Vodka's quiet luxury party launches SA Fashion Week SS25

Independent online (SA) 24 Apr 2025
The South African Fashion Week SS25 kicks off, this Thursday in Johannesburg and before the stunning collections being revealed Cruz Vodka kicked things off with a little razzle ... from Mzansi’s artists.
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South African artist Suné Horn explores narratives with house artwork

Korea Times 23 Apr 2025
South African artist Suné Horn South African artist Suné Horn found inspiration when she began to see the archetypal shape of a house as a metaphor ... This idea is reflected in much of her work and her artistic interest in narratives.
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‘I like pushing boundaries’: Yinka Shonibare on his landmark art show in Madagascar

AOL 23 Apr 2025
Since opening its doors in 2023, Fondation H has hosted residencies and exhibitions from more than 30 African artists ... Shonibare has also curated a display of works from 19 African and Afro-descendant artists drawn from the foundation’s collections.
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‘Monks, politicians, drag queens – all life is here’: a trip to Japan’s Kyotographie festival

AOL 23 Apr 2025
Each year an African photographer is invited to spend a residency in the city to create a unique body of work and this year’s chosen artist is Laetitia Ky from Ivory Coast ... African experience is also ...
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From roots to rhythm: Thandiswa Mazwai's musical odyssey before the Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Independent online (SA) 23 Apr 2025
Over time, she has transcended her early beginnings, establishing herself as a solo artist whose innovative sound interlaces traditional African rhythms with the contemporary stylings of jazz and soul.
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At the Galleries in Palm Beach for April 20, 2025

Palm Beach Daily News 23 Apr 2025
The gallery shows contemporary works by emerging and mid-career American, European, and African artists, including VR, sculpture, new media, and painting ... The gallery specializes in American contemporary art glass by emerging and established artists.
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Tyla's Coachella style sparks Britney buzz, but she shuts it down: 'Stxu'

Independent online (SA) 23 Apr 2025
Tyla’s name has been tossed into fashion convos more times than a sequin at a Y2K party, and it’s easy to see why ... Naturally, comparisons came flying in ... it wasn’t that deep ... or so she thought ... Africans gravitate towards black artists most of the time ... .
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Scene Calendar: Book sale, WestFest, Capella Nova, and 'Hadestown' at Buchholz

The Gainesville Sun 23 Apr 2025
Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection.” Through 39 works by nearly 30 artists, “Silver Linings” uplifts the legacy of artists of African descent spanning the 20th century through the contemporary ...
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Homegrown Farmers Market set to return to Langdon Crescent in May

Moosejaw Today 22 Apr 2025
to 1 p.m ... Among the list of confirmed vendors are soap and body product makers, African and Mexican food vendors, a woodworking artist, a flower grower, and sellers of preserves, crafts, honey, and fresh baking ... .
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75-plus things to do in May in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Punta Gorda

Herald-Tribune Sarasota 22 Apr 2025
Maicy Powell, an alumnus of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s Stage of Discovery program, presents her second WBTT Young Artist Program showcase ... Celebrating the African-American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press’.
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Tyla denies paying homage to Britney Spears with her Coachella look

NME 21 Apr 2025
The South African pop princess’ debut album makes good on the promise of her Grammy-winning breakthrough hit ‘Water... We spoke to the star in March last year, where she discussed the importance of bringing African artists more attention.
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Fourth Cairo Photo Week set for May, expanding across 14 Downtown locations

Daily News Egypt 21 Apr 2025
Cairo Photo Week will feature over 20 individual and collective exhibitions showcasing professional local and international photographers, audio-visual artists, and film producers.
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IU grad, sax artist Peyton Womock lands gig playing National Anthem at Pacers game

Reporter-Times - Martinsville 21 Apr 2025
Indiana University informatics grad and performing artist Peyton Womock seems to have mastered not only sales but its foundation, cold-calling ... Cooper is a five-time Emmy award winner and directs IU's Archives of African American Music and Culture.
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