/ 22 July 2011

Jo’burg spoken word pick: July 22 2011

? The Bassline has regular theme nights, such as ragga night every Thursday from 9.30pm until 4am with a door price of R80.

Regulars include the African Storm Sound System with Admiral, Jah Seed and Bobotical. But on July 22 seasoned poets Lebo Mashile, Myesha Jenkins, Nkoto Malebye, Phoenix Kayode, Daniel Browde and Joel Zuma take to the stage. The headline is Antonio Lyons, who recently released his album, We Dance We Pray, which features many of the voices appearing on the night. R50 gets you in.

The Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo Street, Newtown. Tel: 011 838 9142. Website: www.bassline.co.za.