Daniel Friedman
latest news & developmentsApartheid from another angle
Our transition from the apartheid system towards democracy was nothing short of miraculous and we will never forget the struggle. Right? Not really.
Unhinged and proud of it
Adi Loveland is a colourful character — two parts creative, one part entrepreneur. He is an events organiser, a wedding DJ and now a filmmaker.
Raging Rollins
Billed as a "rock ‘n roll raconteur", Henry Rollins blends comedy, storytelling and spoken-word into a performance that wowed South African audiences.
‘I just speak a lot of bollocks’
Daniel Friedman speaks to the world-famous stand-up comedian Eddie Izzard about cross-dressing for success, religion and being a smarty pants.
There’s something about Kim
Daniel Friedman tries to keep it together while talking to actress Kim Engelbrecht
A feast of aural easter treats
Whether you’re staying in the city or heading for the hills, the Easter weekend offers music lovers a wide range of entertainment options. Compiled by Miles Keylock, Alex Sudheim…
‘I have seen the future and it’s primitive’
Daniel Friedman speaks to Sweat X who take their musical inspiration from just about everything including Chicken Licken, the AWB and Winnie Mandela.
Spinning Japanese
Multitalented Japanese DJ Krush explains to Daniel Friedman how he is pushing the envelope in hip-hop.
Far from the middle of the road
<b>CD OF THE WEEK:</b> Daniel Friedman praises Lily Allen for trying to make pop music exciting and interesting.
The sounds of violence
Daniel Friedman falls in love with notions of insomnia and dislocation after he speaks to indie-art musician Nikhil Singh.
How Mattafix want to change the world
Daniel Friedman interviews Mattafix, who will be performing in South Africa or one night only.
Oozing funk and soul
<b>CD OF THE WEEK:</b> The Brand New Heavies’ music, more than 10 years on, is still oozing with funk and soul, writes Daniel Friedman, who reviews their latest release, <i>Get…
340ml of Mozambique
While their name refers to the standard volume of a can of beer, 340 ml’s music is more like an elaborate musical cocktail. Members of the ‘new big thing’ on the local music…