Poetica

Join us at the 3rd Open Book Slam! Judges for 2015 are Vus’umuzi Phakathi, Koleka Putuma and Shameema Williams.

Authors:

• Vus’umuzi Phakathi
• Koleka Putuma
• Shameema Williams
• Roche Du Plessis
• Kyle Louw

Martin Egblewogbe, Philippa Kabali-Kagwa, Javier Perez and Adeiye Tjon discuss and read from their work in the company of Primrose Mrwebi.

Authors:

• Martin Egblewogbe
• Philippa Namutebi Kabali-Kagwa
• Javier Perez
• Adeiye Tjon
• Primrose Mrwebi

Engage with Siphosethu Phikelela and Imbewu Book Club guests for an hour of ‘The Seed’ poetry production.
Joining her on stage are: Sizeka Bambelo, Palesa Mohlala, Donald Puza, Molupi Lepedi, Yamnkela Jane, Luvuyo Yhusi, Nam Magwala […]

Authors:

• Siphosethu Phikelela

Join R. A. Villanueva as he reads from Reliquaria and discusses his work with Genna Gardini.

Authors:

• R. A. Villanueva
• Genna Gardini

6 poets, 1 winner…2016 Judges: Emile YX, Toni Stuart, Dejavu Tafari. Headline poets: Hakkiesdraad Hartman, Siphokoazi Jonas, Ashley Makue and Katleho Shoro. With beats by DJ Real Rozzano and MC Ziqu Pro-Found Mthethwa.

Authors:

• Emile YX?
• Toni Giselle Stuart
• Vuyokazi Ngemntu
• Hakkiesdraad Hartman
• Siphokazi Jonas
• Katleho Kano Shoro
• Ashley Makue
• Ziqu ‘PRO-Found’ Mthethwa
• DJ realROZZANO

Hakkiesdraad Hartman, Blaq Pearl, Jolyn Phillips and Shirmoney Rhode discuss the language choices they make. Chaired by Mbongeni Nomkonwana.

Authors:

• Hakkiesdraad Hartman
• Blaq Pearl
• Jolyn Phillips
• Shirmoney Rhode
• Mbongeni Nomkonwana

Athena Farrokhzad and vangile gantsho speak to Toni Stuart about the ongoing relevance of performance and writing

Authors:

• Athena Farrokhzad
• Vangile Gantsho
• Toni Giselle Stuart

The next generation of poets takes the stage in a multilingual session they host and curate themselves. Participants all hail from the INKredible poetry workshops for emerging adults hosted by InZync Poetry in Stellenbosch

Join the Lingua Franca artists on a poetic exploration of how fatherlessness haunts young Black fathers. Featured Poets: Anele Kose, Khanyiso Mabodla, Mbongeni Nomkonwana and Lwanda Sindaphi. Band: Ginger Lubengu, Babalwa Makwetu, Luvo Miselo, Zama […]

Authors:

• Anele Kose
• Khanyiso Mabodla
• Mbongeni Nomkonwana
• Lwanda Sindaphi
• Babalwa Makwetu
• Zama Qambi
• Luvo Miselo
• Litha Thembelani Xabadiya

Antjie Krog, Mbongeni Nomkonwana and Shirmoney Rhode read from their work and discuss how their location impacts upon it. Chaired by Pieter Odendaal.

Authors:

• Antjie Krog
• Mbongeni Nomkonwana
• Shirmoney Rhode
• Pieter Odendaal