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A wall depicting the artworks of some of Dick Fontaine’s films. (Supplied)
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‘I wanted to get to the soul’: Dick Fontaine on his approach to documentary filmmaking

After pioneering ‘truth cinema’ and at least 40 documentary films later, British director and producer Dick Fontaine has settled in Durban

  • Sandile Ngidi
8 min read
Futuristic Sound: Egyptian Lover
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How Egyptian Lover charmed the 808

Egyptian Lover says it’s the sound of the 808 drum machine that keeps people partying to his music

  • Kwanele Sosibo
5 min read
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Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame to induct Madonna, Cohen

Pop star Madonna, folk singer Leonard Cohen, rocker John Mellencamp, British pop band The Dave Clark Five and instrumental group The Ventures will be inducted into the…

  • Michelle Nichols
3 min read