Dutch Ambassador Rob de Vos enjoys Afrikaaps

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AFRIKAAPS is a cutting-edge contemporary hiphopera about the story of Afrikaans, tracing its origins back to 1600s and its evolution into the 21st century. Featuring an all-star cast including hiphop poet and performer Jitsvinger, jazz piano prodigy Kyle Shepherd and vocalist and poet Blaq Pearl. These rising stars are narrating the history of their people from a contemporary vantage point, embracing both ancient traditions and state of the art technology to impart their message. The piece sets out on a mission of investigation and redefinition combining storytelling, poetry, music, video and dance to tell the untold story of Afrikaans a language of unification.

Cast: Blaq Pearl, Emile Jansen, Jitsvinger, Kyle Shepherd, Bliksemstraal, Moenier Adams, Shane Cooper

Directed by Catherine Henegan
Dramaturg Aryan Kaganof
Video Dylan Valley

Venue: SANW Videolokaal - KKNK Oudsthoorn 1-4 April 2010
Venue: Baxter Theatre
Time: 8pm
Dates: Previews: 7, 8 April, opens 9 April until 24 April

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  • at no sooner then now as a perfect time to tell ourstory to the people in such a huge way! let's proceed to give the masses the real deal!!

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