Mmangaliso’s album has everything for listeners’ needs without diluting the Living Word of God, writes Ace Moloi.
Category: REVIEW
Reviewing music, events, books and other art forms.
Mangaung Gospel Artists Have Been Cooking—And I’m Here For It
To us as a publication aimed at documenting the city’s arts, it’s encouraging to see creators reviving the music space with fresh manna, writes Ace Moloi.
The Invasion of Thaba Bosiu
The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State presented its marque production Thaba Bosiu – The Musical, written and directed by Napo Masheane, at the tail end of heritage month. The musical, ostensibly about the formation of the Basotho nation, piqued the treehugger in Mpho Matsitle.
Dudu Makhoba and the Hauntedness of Artistic Homes
Dudu Makhoba‘s Noka Namahadi offers a nostalgic vibe of the days when taverns were not just drinking holes but centres of live music and robust debates, writes Ace Moloi.
The Big Hole Swallowed Our Precious Men
Moagi Modise somehow found space on his brimming cap to add another feather with his well-received play, Big Hole. With a successful run of four nights, the play opened the artistic season for the Northern Cape Theatre in Kimberley, where ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle is currently exiled. He brings us this reading.
Killing John Paka and Other Mostabela Moments
At this point, most people who don’t know about Mostabela have consciously decided to not know, writes Ace Moloi.
From the Art to the Throne
Brenda Yalezo’s penwomanship unlocks her as a versatile songwriter and worshipper who has died to herself for the gospel to be sung through her, notes Ace Moloi.
Unimaginative and Disorganised: A Review of O Tseleng Jeso
Writer, activist and art critic Tshiamo Malatji walked out of O Tseleng Jeso almost a year ago when it showed. Finally, he has decided to tell us why he couldn’t stand the production.
Tshipi Noto: Monate wa Pina
Bella Medupi le Tshika Matsha, ka kgolaganyo le Setheo-Ditiragatso sa Freistata (Pacofs), ba ne ba epile pitso mo maitseboeng a Labotlhano. Mpho Matsitle, mophatlhalatsi wa ART STATE, o ne a le teng mme o latlhela la motlapitsong.
Laudable, Palatable, Regrettable – Inside Pacofs’ August Shows
The prohibition is over, the doors of culture are open, and the lights are back on at the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State. ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle spent six interesting nights there and chooses to kiss and tell.
