Recurring African Events September 2004

Mark Taper hosts playwright and lead actor John Kani of South Africa in his own production. This play tackles the emotional interaction of the South Africans who lived through and helped change the apartheid ways of their government, and those who left the country and returned after all the risk and hard work had been accomplished. John was previously a winner of the Best Actor Tony Award.

Before Oct 3, call (213) 628-2772 and ask for code 4148. Any available seat will be only $25.

Andre has a weekly gig in Little Ethiopia. The band plays his trademark Afro-Jazz sound. It features the electric bass, keyboard, saxophone, percussion, drums, lead guitar and some guest musicians and vocalists.

DJ Mike from Tanzania spins Bongo Flavor, Soukous, Rumba, Ndombolo, Bakisimba, Ragga, Kwaito, Zouk, Chakacha (Mduara), Hip Hop and R&B on the walking mall next to the Pacific Theatre in Culver City.

DJ Clement is the usual host of the Saturday show in Culver City. It is located across the street from the Pacific Theatres.