The "South African Arts Festival 2013" (SAAF) is a vibrant festival of music and film. This inaugural two-day celebration, commissioned by the Republic of South Africa’s Department of Arts and Culture, showcases some of the country's beloved musical icons and introduces Angelenos to powerful emerging voices.
Saturday's line up, held at Grand Performances at California Plaza, includes Grammy-winner Hugh Masekela's jazz grooves, the Mahotella Queens' uplifting a capella infused with Jozi's Zulu hip hop mix, the Parlotones' arena rock anthems, Simphiwe Dana's sultry Afro soul, and more. Sunday's film offerings, at various locations in Downtown L.A., highlight the broad range of South African cinema from uplifting family-friendly fare, to gritty dramas, to documentaries that take you to into Soweto's street dance subculture, and more.
Visit http://www.sa-artsfest.org for full line up and more information. All events are FREE, some advance reservations required. Host Site: Grand Performances (Downtown LA) 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90071 (213) 687-2190
