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In the last decade, over 30 black lesbians have been raped and murdered in townships across the country. Only one of these cases has gone to court. Ncamisa! the Women is an emotionally-gripping production that focuses on the black lesbian experience in South Africa. Pam M from Khayelitsha tells their... [view entry]
‘Deciduous Kama Sutra - a look at machismo’ is an independent exhibition by three young and inspired artists at this year’s National Arts Festival. CueTV reporters, intrigued by the name of the exhibition, went in to meet the artists and find out more about their various ‘positions’ on art, their... [view entry]
Clearly Kenny G has not had much positive influence on this local guitarist. Watch as guitarist Guy Buttery has a good tune at the saxophonist during a performance at the Graham Hotel. Hi res version | lo res version | mobile version [view entry]
What do you get when you cross a bow, a saw, a sitar and guitar? Guy Buttery of course. He is back to promote his new album at the National Arts Festival 2009, performing to eager crowds. We, as journalists less educated in the instrumental music field, were left in... [view entry]
Jimeoin was certainly not on ICE, but he was definitely on FIRE! The highly-acclaimed Irish comedian made his first visit to Africa and played three sold-out shows during the Arts Festival. His comedy focuses on the mundane observations of everyday life, and his universal appeal went down a treat not... [view entry]
What do women need to look like? Is it ok for them to be skinny or do we prefer them with a bit of meat and a fat ass? Skinny genes, looks at the politics of women’s weight on at this year’s National Arts Festival. CueTV took to the streets... [view entry]
The Standard Bank Jazz Festival was the place to be on Saturday night to witness a fantastic fusion of Jazz and Indian music. The original and highly experimental sound of Babu filled the DSG Hall to the delight of the capacity audience. cueTV caught up with Kesivan Naidoo to find... [view entry]
Tipped to be the next Standard Bank Young Artists award winner, writer/director, Roshnee Guptar brings her sassy, controversial, tongue in cheek productions to the stage. Coming from two opposing cultures, this young woman spoke to cueTV on how this influences her writing and how she wants to reinvent ailing South... [view entry]
Stilts, trampolines, tricks and laughs. Stilt leaves audiences gasping as Richard Antrobus jumps, dances and juggles on meter high stilts. There’s no better way to be entertained than to watch a street performer and upcoming actor share funny and sometimes awkward moments. The action continues as stilts are taken to... [view entry]
Kesivan Naidoo is the winner of the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz for 2009. But not just that. He’s pretty AWESOME with a pair of sticks and a set of drums. We spoke to him about his gig “Kesivan Naidoo & the Lights” with renowned jazz musicians from... [view entry]