Dec 2017 – In My Words

My giant leap of faith in 2017

Dec 28, 2017 adminUncategorized

Procrastination. It’s never been my thing. As a journalist, I have always been driven by deadlines. Get the story now, or someone else will get it. That was ingrained in my mind. No second thoughts.[…]

Let's bring back the carefree in childhood

Dec 21, 2017 adminUncategorized

The good old days… Why do people reminisce so much about those days, yet not try to re-create at least some of those magical memories for children today? I can already hear the reasons –[…]

There's no time like tea time…

Dec 15, 2017 adminUncategorized

Soak, stir and sip. It’s that simple right? A cup of tea is a sure way to warm your body and soul. So many lovely thoughts flutter in my mind as I think of my[…]

Nishalin Pillay: Playing to different beats

Dec 10, 2017 adminEntertainment

With so many genres of music, why limit yourself to playing one of them, with just one specific instrument? Nishalin Pillay does not. He plays the tabla, cajon and other drums from around the world.[…]

"Let heaven and nature sing"

Dec 8, 2017 adminUncategorized

When the invite to Dolphins by Starlight popped up in my inbox, I was delighted. I could use my poetic license and say I danced like a dolphin. But clearly after last night’s performance, I[…]

A magical musical journey…

Dec 4, 2017 adminUncategorized

When anyone from a small town (small only in size, definitely not in thinking!) achieves something big, it feels magical. But it’s not the fairy dust sprinkling kind of magic. It’s the magic that comes[…]

Sounds of South Africa

Dec 1, 2017 adminUncategorized

Ke Dezemba Boss! And there’s no better way to celebrate than with music, South African music. Let’s admit it. No party is really a party without hits like Nkalakatha, Ndihamba Nawe, Weekend Special, Shibobo, and[…]