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Johann Smith

Johann M. Smith is a freelance journalist who has been based in Windhoek and now in Cape Town. Johann specialises in music, social commentary and entertainment. When he doesn't he bangs the drums.
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The beginning and end of a generation

[Johann Smith] On 27 April post-apartheid became 18 and South Africa celebrated with a noticeable lack of events recognising the importance of this date. Starting at the long weekend, the patriotic punter had the option of seeing The Wailers at a concert supporting rhinos; a Simon and Garfunkel tribute at Dorpstraat; or indulging in some ankle shaking at Assembly's Discoteque. No doubt, many would agree, if you were so inclined, it would have to have been Vanfokkingtasties at Hillcrest Winefarm on 26 April.

Posted 27 days ago | Like
She comes in colours, except blue

[Johann Smith] It's just not fair: Natasha Meister is not only an exquisite blues guitarist with an excellent voice to match, but she's beautiful and young. So, where's the catch? Well, she's sponsored by Fender, has played alongside legendary Jimmy Thomas and Robert Lockworth Jnr in Dubai - and did so without even releasing an album. So what promising future lies ahead now that she has? And, let's ask again shall we: Where's the catch?

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Doodsnikke Dystopia

[Johann Smith] The American dream described by Hunter S Thompson, existed in 1960s' San Francisco and as being special time in the corner of the world, that whatever it meant, there was madness in every direction, at any hour. That you could strike sparks anywhere. That there was a fantastic sense that whatever we were doing was right. That inevitable sense of victory over the forces of old and evil -our energy would simply and always prevail.

Posted 1 month ago | Like
The crime of the century

[Johann Smith] Despite the rain, the majority of the audience stood outside smoking and drinking, trying hard to figure out what to make of Dansmettieduiwels. But for us here tonight, there are several opposing views that will never meet. God only knows. Or rather: only God knows.

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Soulmate rhymes with cell mate

[Johann Smith] High school English teachers will tell you that the best way to write is to remember KISS, Keep It Simple, Stupid. The most loyal believers and doers are young teenage boys in love or discovering God, which is exactly the case here.

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Zabalaza Theatre Festival is punk

[Johann Smith] After accepting an award for Best New Theatre at the recent Fleur de Cap, Lara Foot delivered this immortal statement: "I appreciate this acknowledgment. But when I accepted an award in 1991, the crowd was as white as it is tonight." And the usually confident veteran director, started to shake.

Posted 2 months ago | Like
A life worth selling your soul

[Johann Smith] The word alternative has become misleading and common. Nowadays, if you want to be alternative, your choices are limited between becoming a farmer, a Christian fundamentalist or staying a virgin. If we could go back, to '69 or '76, before the word was coined - and perhaps even further, to a time, when rock 'n' roll came without sex and drugs, and paused at the second Chuck Berry discovered electricity, we would know why we're here. Yesterday's conservative society shouldn't have warned us about the devil, but of boredom instead.

Posted 3 months ago | Like
Some Like It Vrot - just go see it!

[Johann Smith] Some Like It Vrot, ag, dis te pragtig - what more is there to say? Only please go see this musical comedy romance.

Posted 6 months ago | Like
Sex, relationships, humour and misery

[Johann Smith] Admit it, you love misery. We all do. The feeling you hate, but wallow in - that appears with the sudden realisation that you have lost that which once made you happy, is now gone, and the tears become all that remains of your former joy.

Posted 7 months ago | Like (1) | You like this
Johann Smith commented on Rolling Stone South Africa: the first in-depth interview
You clearly do, EdItor. I love criticism, so please be so kind as to point out any and all amateurism. And this time, leave your name so that advertisers and media know who to turn to for a better experience and to gain greater audiences.
Posted 7 months ago | Like

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