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| DJ Plastikman in action |
Elector wizard
Richie Hawtin, better known to electro dance
music fans as
Plastikman, is heading to South Africa! Hawtin will join local
icon Black Coffee at electronic music workshops and master classes at the Guga
S’thebe Arts & Cultural Centre in Langa, Cape Town, on Thursday, February
14 and at the Kliptown Youth Centre in Soweto on Saturday, February 16. The aim
is to create a cultural and creative exchange by using music as a tool to
empower and bridge the gap by local and international icons. Music is a
universal language that knows no boundaries to ones gender, race or social
situation. As a Bridges for Music ambassador, Hawtin is committed to using
music to cross geographical and social divides, enhance opportunities and to
provide a contact point between the younger generation of DJs and seasoned
artists from the global dance music circuit. Richie says “I believe music can
play a crucial role in raising awareness of social issues and artists should
have a responsibility to give something back. This is why I was inspired to be
a part of the Bridges for Music concept.” Black Coffee agrees: “Music is a
driving force for change in South Africa.
There is an entire generation emerging that sees a way to make a life in
music and to create their own industry. A project like Bridges for Music is a
valuable addition to our landscape.” Also joining the ”Music as a tool for
empowerment” workshop mentor programme is Drum and Bass local artist Niskerone,
and Vinny da Vinci. This discussion aims to show younger DJ’s and producers how
music and following their passions can have a positive impact on their lives.
Bridges for Music is an international non- profit organisation focused on the
responsible development of electronic music in disadvantaged areas across the
world. It is currently gathering key players in the music industry to support
this development. SAE, the biggest music institute in the world, is its
educational partner.
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