Working with bone artefacts from archaeological sites in South Africa’s southern Cape region, we’ve been able to show that some implements might have been used for sound production in the past.
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Arts, Culture and Sport Toni Morrison: American literary giant made it her life’s work to ensure that black lives (and voices) matter
With her writing, and her work as a publisher, Morrison brought the African-American experience to the fore in the US and around the world.
Arts, Culture and Sport Destination Festivals: Bayimba International Festival of the Arts in Uganda
Uganda boasts of a thriving music scene, and the multidisciplinary Bayimba International Festival of the Arts recently held in Lunkulu Island serves to bolster the various art forms. The four-day event has become an important platform for the consumption, and authentic experience of various exciting artistic acts.
Arts, Culture and Sport The most influential American author of her generation, Toni Morrison’s writing was radically ambiguous
In her creative and critical work, Toni Morrison sought to remap the contours of American literature and culture.
Arts, Culture and Sport New media is misrepresenting women in Africa: what feminists can do
Feminists in Africa must step up to the challenge and redress the manner in which African women are portrayed in the digital age.
Arts, Culture and Sport It’s Sarabi’s pride, Mufasa just lives there: a biologist on The Lion King
Lions don’t generally have armies of hyenas, but not every aspect of The Lion King is inaccurate.
Arts, Culture and Sport Beijing Foreign Studies University has set up a Zulu department
A Chinese University has set up a Zulu department officially promoting the language as a programme offered at undergraduate level thus strengthening ties between the two countries.
Arts, Culture and Sport David Koloane fought for the right to define himself – and his art
Deeply influenced by Steve Biko and the Black Consciousness Movement, artist David Koloane, who died on 30 June 2019, believed that artists have a right to define their own work.
Arts, Culture and Sport Johnny Clegg: South Africa’s universal man of uncommon passion
Johnny Clegg was a prophet, even if the ideal future he prophesied has not yet come to pass.