Right on Cues — Steven Lang
Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa.
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30
JUN
1am
Festival excitement continues
Naledi Ndala stands in for our usual host to share what festival goers have found most exciting thus far. We also hear from the audience and the production team of the show Ekitchini Moments in Time.
29
JUN
10am
(In)substantial audiences and street performances
In this episode our host Naomi Grewan introduces us to the National School’s Festival. We also hear from the writer of All Gone who was left to perform to an audience of three, Liyabona Leo Mbangi takes us on a tour of street performances around Makhanda and Festival vendors share their loadshedding worries.
28
JUN
3pm
Standing ovations and new destinations
In this episode our host Naomi Grewan has an in depth discussion with Denzel Nyathi about the potentially misunderstood value of a standing ovation. We also hear about the disheartening reality for vendors at Church Square and updates on the much anticipated return of the Fiddler’s Green.
27
JUN
4pm
The National Jazz Festival and a new look at classical musicals
Our regular host Naomi Grewan is joined by Naledi Ndala to present this edition of Right on Cue. Special features in this edition include Afrika Sings, with a twist of new and old musicals; why are incredible jazz ensembles struggling to attract audiences and a commemoration of the tenth anniversary after the Marikana Massacre.
26
JUN
4pm
Big names and big spaces
The National Arts Festival for many is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible talent that comes out of South Africa. In this episode we hear from two beloved South African musicians as well as the owners of the Long Table and the Black Power Station. In all four stories there is one commonality: everyone is committed to ensuring that Fest is a memorable experience.
26
JUN
6am
God, greens and good hospitality
In this episode we tap into the hospitality industry and chat to some of the people offering accommodation over fest. We also hear from one of the Village Green vendors selling cannabis products and Phelelani Mzimela about his production Conversation with God.
25
JUN
1pm
Sharing our city of song
Slightly different to our first two episodes, in this episode our host Naomi Grewan shares with us an audio documentary that takes a look at how being in Makhanda influences a musician's journey.
24
JUN
2pm
Community, expectations and a revival of the soul
In our second episode we take a closer look at the impact community theatre and the National Arts Festival have on Makhanda. We also get to hear first-hand from one of our Cue writers about what her experience watching The Story of Eva Cassidy for the first time was like.
23
JUN
4pm
Safety First
Right on Cue is a podcast brought to you by Cue Radio. In our first episode, hosted by Naomi Grewan, we hear about the preparation and anticipation for the National Arts Festival from Monica Newton, HiTech Security and Makhanda residents.
