From Paris to Jozi for the culture
Communities will, for the second time get to witness and enjoy a series of talks, concerts, collaborations and a local market this weekend at Constitution Hill at the Paris New York Heritage Festival Joburg Edition.
Communities will, for the second time get to witness and enjoy a series of talks, concerts, collaborations and a local market this weekend at Constitution Hill at the Paris New York Heritage Festival Joburg Edition.
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From Paris to New York, Montréal to Vancouver, Johannesburg to Los Angeles, the Paris New York Heritage Festival is an international festival, a journey to the heart of Africa and the African Diaspora’s art and music, and it will soon be landing in Jozi for the second time.
This year, the festival explores Humanity’s future under the theme of Human[U]nity: after the global pandemic hit during the peak of climate discussions all around the globe, Humanity must now figure out how to survive together as one!
Kicking off on March 4, a series of conversations and exchanges exploring the theme of Human[U]nity will take place. Open to the public and facilitated by Nicky Blumenfeld (Kaya959), guest speakers will include Benjamin Levy (Festival Director, promoter, educator), Azah (master percussionist and music therapist), Lance McCormick, (current director at Flame Studios), Itu (from Viva Nation Radio), Raashan (international DJ, rapper, composer and collaborator) and Mandla Mlangeni (independent artist, audiovisual and events management, educator and director of Mandla Mlangeni Music).
The Festival on the 5th will present concerts, collaborations and local market from 16:00pm to 00:00pm. A unique line-up, featuring acclaimed artists from the USA, France and Southern Africa will come together for the first time on stage.
Some of the talent includes Simmy, a South African singer-songwriter with a huge following. She gained prominence in 2018, after signing a record deal with EL World Music and working closely with Sun-El Musician.
The Freedom Songs Project which features Msaki, Gontse Makhene, Malcolm Jiyane, Bholoja and students from the ‘Morris Isaacson Centre for Music will also grace the event.
Acclaimed MC & hip-hop artist Raashan Ahmad will be making his first-ever appearance on a South African stage. Raashan is a soulful, conscious wordsmith and performer who has worked with Blackalicious, Jurassic 5, Aloe Blacc, Nicola Conte and many more.
Locrate Market – Soweto’s famous market will present 15 stalls with delicious food and local arts and crafts for a day of fun and culture.
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