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South Africa

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    PillowTalk and Five Other Live Acts Redefining Electronic Dance Music

    Disc jockeying is certainly a respectable craft. It requires certain skills, like programming a track selection and beatmatching/mixing records. But let's face it, we give DJs way too much credit -- all they do is play records. There's something about the improvisational spontaneity and the hands-o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2011

    Portable Wants to Liberate Your Psyche on the Electric Pickle's Dance Floor This Friday

    Science fiction, tribal rituals, transpersonal psychology ... These are just a few of the ingredients that make up the metaphysical sonic force known as Portable AKA Bodycode, otherwise known by the name Alan Abrahams. Born and raised in South Africa, Abrahams soaked up the continent's ancestral so ... More >>

  • News

    October 6, 2011

    Royal Caribbean doesn't care about employees raped at sea, a lawyer says

    Science fiction, tribal rituals, transpersonal psychology ... These are just a few of the ingredients that make up the metaphysical sonic force known as Portable AKA Bodycode, otherwise known by the name Alan Abrahams. Born and raised in South Africa, Abrahams soaked up the continent's ancestral so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Royal Caribbean Doesn't Care When Foreign Employees Are Raped At Sea, Lawyer Says

    photo by Citking via Wikimedia Commons​On October 10, 2010, off the coast of Israel, a 40-year-old South African woman working on a Celebrity cruise ship blacked out while having a drink with a male co-worker in his cabin. She awoke hours later to find the man, a Costa Rican, raping her.The sexual ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2011

    The 26th Annual International Dance Music Awards at Dolce, March 10

    Camille LambSinger Chris Willis performs "Gettin' Over You"​So it wouldn't be entirely accurate to say that everyone who matters in dance music attended the International Dance Music Awards at Dolce last night. But even if Armin Van Buuren and Deadmau5 couldn't make the event, a few high-class yet ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 6, 2011

    White Wedding on Dark Continent

    Camille LambSinger Chris Willis performs "Gettin' Over You"​So it wouldn't be entirely accurate to say that everyone who matters in dance music attended the International Dance Music Awards at Dolce last night. But even if Armin Van Buuren and Deadmau5 couldn't make the event, a few high-class yet ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 16, 2010

    Mango Mash Up

    Camille LambSinger Chris Willis performs "Gettin' Over You"​So it wouldn't be entirely accurate to say that everyone who matters in dance music attended the International Dance Music Awards at Dolce last night. But even if Armin Van Buuren and Deadmau5 couldn't make the event, a few high-class yet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Diplo Bringing Holiday Cheer to Grand Central December 23

    Diplo​Diplo has a lot to be grateful this year. The Mad Decent label head's career shows no signs of slowing down. And his Major Lazer side project with Switch is still going strong following the release of a new EP, Lazers Never Die, and a mixtape with La Roux. Even M.I.A.'s self-implosion this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    Seasons 52: First Bites (Part 2)

    Tabouleh with scallopsOn Friday we offered a first look at Seasons 52, which debuts on Miracle Mile this afternoon. Today we take a closer look at some of the foods and wines sampled.We sat down for a round of courses matched with wines. My favorite among the dishes sampled was one of the restaurant ... More >>

  • News

    October 7, 2010

    Weed history: A timeline

    A chronological guide to the life and times of marijuana.

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2010

    Dance the Djun Djun

    A chronological guide to the life and times of marijuana.

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    Charlize Theron's Favorite: Baboutie for the World Cup

    Photo by Christina Staalstrom​Soccer fans from around the world have descended upon South Africa for the World Cup but not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to make the trip.  So we set out on a quest to find what South Africans eat on game day.The choices are varied.  Boerewors sa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    Marlins Will Hand Out 15,000 Vuvuzelas This Saturday

    ​The Marlins seem intent on bringing currently the most dreaded part of the world's favorite slow-paced, low-scoring sport to America's favorite slow-paced, low-scoring sport: the blasted vuvuzela. Yes, the first 15,000 people (assuming more than that actually show up) to head to Saturday nig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2010

    Pitbull Scores Official Mascot Song For World Cup 2010

    ​Once upon time it seemed like Pitbull was possibly just too Miami to make sense anywhere else. Well, we were wrong to think that. His blend of Little Havana swagger, dance beats, and lusty raps went truly global last year with the success "Calle Ocho (I Know You Want Me). His role as a major ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 27, 2010

    Fútbol en Vivo

    ​Once upon time it seemed like Pitbull was possibly just too Miami to make sense anywhere else. Well, we were wrong to think that. His blend of Little Havana swagger, dance beats, and lusty raps went truly global last year with the success "Calle Ocho (I Know You Want Me). His role as a major ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 27, 2010

    German Invasion

    ​Once upon time it seemed like Pitbull was possibly just too Miami to make sense anywhere else. Well, we were wrong to think that. His blend of Little Havana swagger, dance beats, and lusty raps went truly global last year with the success "Calle Ocho (I Know You Want Me). His role as a major ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2010

    FriendsWithYou Loves Die Antwoord Via Kooky Tour Graphics

    via FriendsWithYouI see you Malfi.​When interwebs sensation Die Antwoord first exploded, we noticed an odd thing on their MySpace page: FriendsWithYou was one of their top friends. Well, in the days of Facebook, Twitter, tumbr, etc. these connections mean very little, but it piqued our interest. A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2010

    Magic Chili, Acqualina Wine, Vegas, Paradise, and The Pizza Joint That Won't Stop Opening

    ​Best Veggie Chili Ever?Not sure, but the Magic Veggie Chili made by Christopher Hughes is the best I've yet tasted. It's also the only chili I've ever had that has its own blog. Amazing what a person can do with textured vegetable protein and imagination.  The Amazing and Incredible 4 1/2 Mo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 11, 2010

    The Arch Address

    ​Best Veggie Chili Ever?Not sure, but the Magic Veggie Chili made by Christopher Hughes is the best I've yet tasted. It's also the only chili I've ever had that has its own blog. Amazing what a person can do with textured vegetable protein and imagination.  The Amazing and Incredible 4 1/2 Mo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2010

    International Olympic Committe to Meet in Miami Beach About "Ambiguous" Gender Cases Next Week

    via Erik van Leeuwen/Wiki Commons CC2.0​Gender, as much as societal norms want us to believe it isn't always a black and white issue. The issue of cases of "ambiguous" gender hit the headlines last year when South African runner Caster Semenya's gender came into question after she won gold in the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2009

    He’ll Dance His Story

    via Erik van Leeuwen/Wiki Commons CC2.0​Gender, as much as societal norms want us to believe it isn't always a black and white issue. The issue of cases of "ambiguous" gender hit the headlines last year when South African runner Caster Semenya's gender came into question after she won gold in the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    We Don’t Want Peace in This War

    via Erik van Leeuwen/Wiki Commons CC2.0​Gender, as much as societal norms want us to believe it isn't always a black and white issue. The issue of cases of "ambiguous" gender hit the headlines last year when South African runner Caster Semenya's gender came into question after she won gold in the ... More >>

  • Film

    August 13, 2009

    District 9: Divide and Conquer

    Alien invasion as apartheid metaphor? It works in this film.

  • Calendar

    August 13, 2009

    Half Off Rare Pussy

    Alien invasion as apartheid metaphor? It works in this film.

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    The Omni Area, Not Just For Crackheads Anymore

    image via bin18miami.com Ever ridden your bike north on Biscayne Boulevard at midnight and wondered what that place around 18th Street was doing that had all those people sitting outside eating, drinking, smiling and looking like they were having a good time? I have. I almost ran one of them ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 15, 2008

    That’s Edutainment

    Take an educational approach at the hip-hop conference.

  • Calendar

    March 13, 2008

    Four Hands Are Better than Two

    Double your pleasure at the Two Piano Competition.

  • Calendar

    January 10, 2008

    Meandering Meadows

    Behold, the siren sounds of Mr. Marion.

  • Calendar

    December 6, 2007

    Peepshow Surprise

    A unique art exhibition takes over Pleasure Emporium.

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2007

    Tomorrow, Teach a Friend to Homebrew

    A unique art exhibition takes over Pleasure Emporium.

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2007

    R.I.P. Lucky Dube

    A unique art exhibition takes over Pleasure Emporium.

  • Calendar

    July 26, 2007

    International Kicks

    A unique art exhibition takes over Pleasure Emporium.

  • Calendar

    February 15, 2007

    Expressions of Hope

    Amajuba reveals the scars of a nation

  • Calendar

    January 25, 2007

    Rhythmic Nation

    Men-Jaro brings the noise and the funk

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2007

    Wanted: Diplomats for Drinking

    Men-Jaro brings the noise and the funk

  • Film

    October 26, 2006

    History Lessons

    The story of an Eighties anti-apartheid activist carries overtones of the present

  • Calendar

    July 20, 2006

    African Gangsta

    The story of an Eighties anti-apartheid activist carries overtones of the present

  • Calendar

    July 6, 2006

    A Change Is Gonna Come

    The story of an Eighties anti-apartheid activist carries overtones of the present

  • Culture

    April 13, 2006

    Rhythm Is Life

    The sounds of Soweto echo the heartbeat of a nation

  • Calendar

    March 30, 2006

    Songs of Strength

    The sounds of Soweto echo the heartbeat of a nation

  • Calendar

    February 9, 2006

    Bitter Roots, Delicious Fruits

    The sounds of Soweto echo the heartbeat of a nation

  • Culture

    January 12, 2006

    Stage Capsules

    Current Shows

  • Culture

    January 5, 2006

    Stage Capsules

    Current stage shows

  • Culture

    December 29, 2005

    Stage Capsules

    Current shows

  • Dining

    November 10, 2005

    South Beach Safari

    Current shows

  • Music

    July 14, 2005

    Karma

    Don't Walk, Fly (Sheer)

  • Music

    October 7, 2004

    Another World

    South African pop star Karma-Ann Swanepoel starts over in South Florida

  • Dining

    December 5, 2002

    It's a Glutton's World

    World tour of wines and tastes all in one place: Yes, it's Disney

  • Dining

    November 2, 1995

    Ostrich Comes to Las Olas

    World tour of wines and tastes all in one place: Yes, it's Disney

  • News

    October 3, 1990

    A South African Odyssey

    If Shooting really starts, whites aren't going to be there

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