Culture De La Rue

Durban Artistic talent airlifted, way above skyscraper heights at the Alliance Francaise de Durban on Saturday 19 March 2011. Live art battle, beat boxing, an underground comic being distributed, K.R.U.M.P dancing, disc jockey on the decks, hip hop performance and a beautiful crowd...
"A Hip Hop, Cultural, French Affair"

Black Moss, A Durban MC, took us on lyrical journey as the audience lazed back and took in a great show alongside the Nutcrackers commanding the turntables.
"Come take a ride with me on the Gravy Train,
Materialist Extrodinaire,
Come take a ride with me on the Gravy Train,
I will make your money problems disappear"
(A chorus/hook from one of Black Moss' archive hits)

The Sons of God came out crew thick; Lil Que, YogiBuck, Maxtwocap, D Lo, Baby Max, Mpilo and Que.
A movement of young K.R.U.M.P. dancers in and around Durban gave out a BUCK, air jabbing, chest pumping performance. A beat boxer dubbed Drumkit (Ntuthuko Majola) left the audience yearning for more a tantalising showcase of skills, bass, drum, snare... (Kanye West could learn a thing or 2 in Beat-making)
An underground comic Freebeer (3rd Issue) was distributed, a self funded project by Alastair Laird, Creepy Steve and Warren Raysdorf. Patience and Grace and The Forbidden Pages of Kung Fu Jesus are my favourites. Next issue will be distributed at the Winston Pub 1st of April 2001.

The Live Art Battle (Sketch Warz) was the main event, using a black marker on canvas.
The Sketchers that partictipated were; Nick Young-Thompson, Part of the Eish! Magazine Team; Neo Mokgoko an online artist who works for Genuine magazine; Kevin Wang aka Burnface a computer artist;
Alastair Laird a cartoonist, Mpilo Manzini an Art and Design student, Dusty Rich aka Rich a Comedian,
Paul Oxborrow an Illustrator for the Hardy Boys, Sifiso Snyire Nyirenda running his label LabbRart, Warren Raysdorf a Freelancer, Antony George Kirkwood aka Gasak from PMB (Stayed in Imbali township for a week spray painting Children homes)
From the wealth of talent amongst the participants the winners were respectively;
Dusty "Rich" with a piece of octopus French kissing, champagne and flick knives.
Nick Young-Thompson with a piece of a Frog eating a Man.
Paul Oxborrow presented a Frenchman Superhero with acute irony.

Much Love and Respect to all Sketchers, Beat Boxer Drumkit, Nutcrackers on Decks, Sons of God, Freebeer team, Black Moss and Alliance Francaise de Durban.

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the Rudimentals- Splashy Fen 2011 lineup

The 14th Time of the Writer

Agreeably the best writers festival on the African Continent, The Time of the Writer is an "International Writers Festival" which will commence on the 14th March till the 19th of March 2011. Featuring 21 thought leaders with the might of the pen from all around the globe; Angola, Cameroon, Egypt, France, Germany, Nigeria, Senegal, Zambia, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom and South Africa's home brewed talent.
The Festival has a holistic program with day activities reaching communities in and about Durban surrounds. Topics including publishing, cartoons, modern political landscape, online journalism to name a few. (The writers are key speakers/facilitators) The evening program is jam-packed with performances by writers, musical appearances and book launches.
"FREEDOM of EXPRESSION" is the underlying theme which pierces the heart of the art form. This will insure mental emancipation within the audience with writers rich with knowledge and talent gracing Durban's shores.Thank the Center of Creative Arts (UKZN) for presenting Durban with international acts and thought leaders of our time.

For More Info Contact
Centre for Creative Arts
031 260 2506/1816
www.cca.ukzn.ac.za
cca@ukzn.ac.za

Earth Mother Organic and The Lotus Room

Earth Mother's philosophy is finding a balance, whilst enjoying life to the full. Situated on 106 Bulwer Road, Glenwood is where you find this oasis amidst the city hustle and bustle. Boasting a Cafe' and Shop which trades in organic farm fresh produce and goods smashing the stereotype that organic is bland, you will find corn chips, grape juice, jam, yogurt, pasta, chocolates to mention a few.

Eva (Co-Owner) started selling veggies to Yoga classmates, with increasing demand of organic produce and goods Earth Mother was conceived. At Earth Mother there is a personal interaction with customers more so a power point of a relaxed environment. The Cafe is opened 7am to 4pm weekdays and 7am to 3pm on Saturday. Corporate clients host business meetings whilst having a scrumptious lunch and as the Cafe' is WiFi enabled customers send emails, cuppacino, breakfast, lunch, shop and enjoy the environmental splendor. Birds nestled on the treetops of the Cafe' bring natural ambiance so its a great family enviroment.
Earth Mother is part of the Green Grows Association a network of organic farmers and. This initiative will guarantee quality of produce and products to consumers from farm to shelf, Assisting farmers with access to markets, education (Agriculture and Markeing) and Cerification.

Keeping in accordance with E.M. is the Lotus Room, which offers alternative therapy by Nalini. with 20 years experience in alternative therapy, Nalini is a fountain of knowledge to say the least.. Alternative therapy is treatment on a wholistic level. Offering services such as Indian Head Massage, Foot Reflexology, Reiki and Ayurveda Indian Cooking lessons on request you will be at a loss of words when sessions are completed.
The Lotus Room is a tranquil nest conducive for intimate sessions which will boost energy levels using ancient methods some dating back 5000years in Glenwood. Nalini's passion as a therapist is beyond words, and very inspiring to do what you love and love what you do.

Thank You Earth Mother Team, Owners Eva & Dorris and Darren for more details contact organic@telkomsa.net
Thank You, The Lotus Room, Nalini

PREMIER MUSIC CORP.-Durban's Musical Connoisseurs

"If you are sick you go to a G.P. depending on your illness the G.P. sends you to a Specialist",
Premier Music Corp. are Durban's Musical Specialists. The shop's music doors have been opened since 1990, with 21 years of experience in music procurement from the East to the West; Brazil, Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, India....
If you cant find what fancies your ears here I am afraid you will not find it anywhere.
A loyal customer has drove down from the North Coast and has been buying music at Premier Music since the nineties spoke to him whilst I was in-store.

Quality and Authenticity are flagship of the store, Selling musical gems to the Durban Public.Flipping through I found Run DMC, The Roots, Keith Murray, N.E.R.D. and Twista on vinyl. (To mention a few)
Trading in authentic music (CD, Vinyl and DVDs) the passion of music. On the shelves you will find Fusion, Blues, Hip Hop, Rock and Roll, Soul, Rhythm and Blues (R&B), Electro, Acid Jazz, Alternate, the list ends
where your love of music begins.
Thank You to Premier Music Corp. team for giving Durban  the Legacy of Music.

 Durban,
 Shop 24,
 88 Field Street

Great Music at the Heart of the City, Pull in.

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GOLDFISH - FORT KNOX (OFFICIAL)

Mazwi Mkhize, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Champion

A Durban based body builder/powerlifter Mazwi Mkhize has a bright sporting future ahead.
-2010 University of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN), Howard College, Sportsman of the Year
-International Federation of Body Building (IFBB)
 SA Champion, KZN Champion, VanDerMescht, Gauteng Region, SA Novice
-Millenium Gold Plate
(Awards In 2010 and a couple more)

A mouthfull of awards for the 3rd year Criminology student at Howard College UKZN. Raised in a sports orientated family of soccer on the South Coast Kwa Lembe district. With all these accolades Mazwi is an industrious, cheerfull and humble young gentleman.The young champion's  introduction into the game was through weightlifting for health benefits (2003) and developed a liking into the sport. With dedication and a passion for the sport, Mazwi admits that the sport has improved his confidence, self discipline will power and health benefits as a cherry on the cake. A Para-Olympic Powerlifting Gold Medalist in the Future, an athlete that will rise to great heights.