Flaxman Qoopane was a snobbish little old man if ever there was one, and I loved (and envied) him for it, writes Mpho Matsitle.
State of Mangaung Arts 2017
ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle offers a truncated month-to-month account on the State of Mangaung Arts for the year 2017.
Poetry Africa’s Rebel with a Purse
ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle followed the exploits of Hlox Da Rebel at the 21st Poetry Africa.
A Harvest for All Seasons
Mpho Matsitle relives the evening of Harvest Live in Concert.
State Of Mangaung Poetry
When poetry shows are attended by audiences who are attracted to the art and not narcissistic proclivities, both the poet and the industry grow, says Mpho Matsitle.
A Jazzy Evening with Mlu Gegana
Well-traveled bassist Mlungisi Gegana treated the people of Mangaung to an evening of jazz conversations, reports Mpho Matsitle.
Macufe Jazz: Dana and the Godfathers
Mpho Matsitle describes Macufe Jazz as a nostalgic and euphoric grand affair to his newborn Godchild, K.
Noxy: Macufe’s Big Break
Noxy has a presence of a diva: it is in how she carries herself, the way she talks, her general posture, writes Mpho Matsitle
Macufe’s Fringe Culture
Macufe is slowly but surely losing its ‘cultural festival’ impetus, observes Mpho Matsitle
Dear Oliver: Sipho Mnyakeni Is Still Here
As the year of OR Tambo marches towards its end, Sipho Mnyakeni is fighting hard for the legacy of Tambo to never end, writes Mpho Matsitle
