Music transcends
generations. True and genuine music lives forever. Regardless of the genre. It
stands the test of time. When music legends pass on, they will forever be
engraved in the world, right down the earth's crust. Such a legend she was,
Whitney Houston. May her soul rest in peace. Dolly Parton said it that she’ll
always love her. A remarkable singer indeed. I too say it, ‘I will always love
you, Whitney. I will always listen to your soothing music.’
In My Room/Office/Studio
"A writer and nothing else: a man alone in a room with the English language, trying to get human feelings right." - John K. Hutchen.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Words
Words, I believe, should
be put down for a purpose. A purpose a reader should unveil, whether in the
plain or concealed. Respect I have for words and I try, always, not to waste
them. They are to me what water is to a desert inhabitant. I value words. Written.
Spoken. Sung. Whispered.
Like Edmund Morrison once
said, the fitting of words requires great patience, strength of purpose and
particular skill, just like the fitting of stones.
I love the beauty of
words on the paper, the sound they make when read. I, therefore, will never
compromise words for anything. I will never misspell a word intentionally or
use the bad habit of SMS style when writing anything.
I like looking at my
words after writing – examining them and ensuring that they represent what I want
to portray. I will never let words go astray without my control. Words, like
ants on a piece of paper, can go their own crazy way. They need command and
direction.
Command and direction is what I will give to my words.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Poetry Festival Updates?
Yes!
March 31st 2012 is the day we are all
awaiting. Big names lined up for the Maun
International Poetry Festival 2012. For only P200, you will get the crème de la crème of poetry. The local list
includes; Mandisa Mabuthoe, Tshipa,
Barong Seboni, Psycho Cydd, Moroka Moreri, Juby Peacock, Vygos, Ngwao Putswa
(Tsikitsiki), Berry Heart, Dredd X, Mista Poke, Prikath, Slash the Don,
Ntirelang Berman, Keabonye, Tautona, King Philosopher, Mr T, Prophet Caribbean
Weed, Messenger. There also will be the musical side of it and we bring you
some of Botswana’s finest musicians. The legendary folk guitarists Stika Sola and the jazz icon Kabo Leburu..
On the international we have; Upmost (Zimbabwe) Black Star
(South Africa), Corazon (USA), Blackpearl (Zimbabwe), Miss Quote (Jamaica), Prince Shapiro (South Africa). The list
doesn’t end here. Keep watching this space – and buy your ticket soon, lest
they run out quickly.
Ticket sale points to be announced soon. In the
meantime, you can book your tickets at (+267)
73597356 or (+267) 74404968.
The festival is spilt in two sections – the preliminary
show and the main show. The Pre-Show will start at 10am until 1pm. This part of
the festival will be a showcase of the upcoming talent. It will be a grand
finale to the Poetavango Interschool Poetry
Slam. Students from different secondary schools (governments, private and special
needs) will recite powerful poetry in front of a panel of adjudicators. Other
performers for the main show will also grace this stage.
Ticket price for the
show is only P30. However, those who
buy the P200 ticket for the main show will have FREE access to the pre show! What
a bonus!
DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!
Names of our sponsors and donors to be posted here
soon.
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