Ans. Judith Sephuma
# The next major production at the Artscape is The Return written by Fatima Dike. The Return is set in the Somdaka home in Langa, Cape Town’s oldest black township. Buntu returns to South Africa and his parents after eighteen years of being in exile and working in the United States. With him he brings his African-American wife. Young, high-powered professionals, Buntu and his wife, discover there is a lot of unfinished business awaiting them. Traditional African value systems do not sit well with an empowered younger generation. This really ssounds like a great production to see. It is showing at the Artscape Arena until November 29. To book your ticket call the Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 - 421 7695.
# Alvon Collison will be at the Baxter theatre this weekend featuring the talents of soprano Renee Osbourne and Faried Swartz. Also featured and making their debut on the Concert Hall stage are Shannon Lewis and Nicky Joshua. Songs include hits of ABBA, Celine Dion, Kiri Te Kanawa and Andrew Lloyd Webber. For more information call the Baxter on 021 685 7880
# The Orion Community Outreach will be hosting a Strictly Come Dancing Evening at the Westridge civic centre on Saturday November 29th. I spoke to Mrs Dankers who is one of the organisers about the event. For more details call Mrs Dankers on 021 371 5952.
- An interview with Cape Town's CODA. We spoke to the lead singer Yolandi Yawa who told us about how they got started and how it was complete fate for them to have fused together to create CODA. They'll be having their album launch (FREE) the 28th November to find out more check out http://www.codamusic.co.za/
- We then interviewed Tango enthusiast and instructor Sylvia Westcott. She joined us to share her passion for the dance and also she says it's not as complicated as it looks. If you like to find out more call her on 083 626 24 84
- Then lastly we were joined in studio by Marlon Smith from Untapped productions and that's exactly what they do. They go into those untapped talents in Cape Town and create a platform for them. He spoke to us about a Talent show taking place the 28th November and the funds will go towards the Red Cross Children's Hospital. You can call Marlon for more details on 083 212 47 46 or Revona on 083 300 29 63.
TIP OF THE DAY
Today’s tip of the day is about How to Sing Karaoke With Confidence
Choose a signature song. You might be tempted to pick an obscure song that you're really passionate about, but when you're starting out, try to pick a song that many people are familiar with and enjoy. The audience will have more fun listening and cheering you on, which will make things easier for you![1] Upbeat songs tend to be better crowd pleasers than slow songs. I As you gain your confidence, you can choose more challenging or lesser known music.
Practice at home. If you can get your hands on a karaoke machine, use it! Otherwise, you can usually dig up the karaoke version of a popular song on the Internet, and lyrics are easy to find. Play the song often, and sing it all the time. Sing while you're cleaning, during commercials, as you're washing the dishes
When possible, practice while holding a microphone (or a hairbrush) since that's what you'll be doing when you perform.
To improve your karaoke, listen to the song with headphones and record yourself singing along. When you play it back, how do you sound?
If you have a full length mirror or, better yet, a camcorder, use it!
Pick your stage. Visit a few different karaoke bars and clubs and look for the following:
Is there a supportive crowd? Some karaoke venues have regulars who are friendly and who cheer each other on. That's what you're looking for--not a place with high "turnover" and bad sports who complain about bad singers.
Does the singer have to face the audience? Check how the screens are arranged. You might want to have the option of facing away from the audience so that if you get too nervous, you can look at a screen that doesn't force you to look at the audience.
Be a good audience member. Once you've picked a venue, go regularly, and be a good sport. Cheer everyone on. Clap after every song. Avoid wincing when someone's voice cracks. It's good karaoke karma, because eventually when you get up to sing, they'll recognize you and they'll cheer you on. Also, you'll recognize them, and they won't feel like strangers anymore.
Partner up. Before you take the plunge and sing by yourself, find a decent singer to do karaoke with. It should be someone who's already comfortable singing in public, and who can garner a little bit of cheering and clapping. You might be nervous the whole time, but in the end, when it's over and done with, you'll feel good about having performed, and the next time won't be as intimidating.
Have fun! This, of course, is the most important part. Smile,
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Albert Schweitzer:
Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter -- to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water.
That’s it for the Morning Cruise, where we cruise through your weekday here on BushRadio 89.5fm live on your stereo with me Denisia Adams. Take Care, make the best of your day and Keep the Faith. Stay Real……!!!!!!!!!!
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