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Nicole Mitchell and Ballaké Sissoko - Bamako*Chicago Sound System

Nicole Mitchell and Ballaké Sissoko, bandleaders Nicole Mitchell, flute Ballaké Sissoko, kora Fatim Kouyate, voice Mankwe Ndosi, voice Jeff Parker, guitar Fassery Diabaté, balafon Joshua Abrams, bass JoVia Armstrong, percussion Recorded at Strobe Recording, Chicago, July 2017 Recording engineer Caleb Willitz Mixed by Matt Wyatt, Tree and Booms Studio Mastered by Heba Kadry, NYC Produced by Nicole Mitchell Liner Notes by Jamika Ajalon Lyrics translation by Jimmy Berthe Cover artwork “Taama fitini” by Dramane Toloba Design by Al Brandtner

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Some of the most beautiful scenery within the entire park can be viewed in the Mankwe Dam region. The dam is the largest body of water in the game reserve. This makes it the perfect place to spot a wide variety of animals. water-buck, wildebeest, zebra and impala are among the animals that make a stopover on the grassland bordering the dam. #pilanesberg #dam (à Pilanesberg, North-West, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClB3n0-repM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tokiwright]

Take a break from the stress this Weds night at 10PM on Wright About Now with @TokiWright on @TheCurrent. This week is Music for Wellness with special guest DJ @heymissbrit. Songs by @ChancetheRapper, @LorineChia, @bigcatsbeats, @Goapele, #Mankwe, #Gangstarr, @KidCudi, @AshleyDubose and more. 89.3 Twin Cities. Streaming worldwide at TheCurrent.org.

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*Maybe once or twice in your life, you meet a guy and you think, "This is probably the coolest dude I'm ever going to meet in my life." And then you're all bromantically googly-eyed for like a month. That's what happened when I met beat master Makaya McCraven in Chicago.

The Divine Mankwe Ndosi, (a straight GENIUS improvisational vocalist that the Goddesses allowed me to be with for a number of years. 🙏🏾) Facilitated the mtg. She was doing a gig with Makaya in Chicago and and I got to hang out with Makaya and just talk.

Raised by French musicians. He's basically Jazz royalty. Born with drumsticks in his hand. He thinks it and he plays it. Period. Amazing performer. Also a very good human.

Makaya is best known for his critically acclaimed rework of Gil Scott-Heron's last release.

As an artist, Makaya offers an entry point to some of the most exciting improvisational music (AKA Jazz) being made today and a group of creators based (check out TOMEKA REED) out of Chicago who are all peerless master technicians and fearless improvisors.

They are dynamically reinventing and restoring a contemporary approach to improvisational music.

Their approach is deeply rooted in the AACM/Free Jazz tradition in Chicago. This can give the music an openness and unpredictability that is different from popular genre music which is predictably structured.

This is an aspect that can take getting used to, but once you get it can really open you to the immediacy and presence of the players. Who work without scores and structure and discover and create the music as they are playing it.

Makaya McCraven is avant garde but approachable. So he's a great artist to begin exploring what can be challenging and at times difficult music. He incorporates the comforting and deeply necessary rim shot groove, the head boom clap rhythms, while deftly weaving and exploring complex time signatures and other technical aspects. I'm more about groove, swing and feel. But trained musicians will find layer upon layer of complexity to feast their geeky ears on, while the rest of us can bliss out on the beats. Until the unexpected change up. Like Life, the music keeps on evolving, confusing and surprising, throwing up something to work through and grow into. - rp

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Sound / Simulacra: Mankwe Ndosi Recordings #soundsimulacra On Wednesday April 25th, 2018 Sound / Simulacra featured Mankwe Ndosi at Jazz Central Studios. Mankwe is a fearless performer and vocalist who filled the room with her extraordinary presence, captivating movement, and distinctive extended vocal techniques. This recording is from the last set of the evening when me and Cody McKinney joined Mankwe to form a trio.

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Along the Shore in Pilanesberg ___________________________ #Lions #PilanesbergNationalPark #SouthAfrica #wild #wildlife #nature #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #ActionPhotography #ActionShot #photography #iamnikon #iamnikonsa #nikon #Africa #ThisIsSouthAfrica #Pilanesberg #ThisIsPilanesberg #MankweDam #Mankwe #NorthWestProvince #safari #lion #AfricaGeoPhoto #YourShotPhotographer #lion www.AntoineMarchalPhotography.com

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Misty morning at Mankwe Dam por Sumarie Slabber Por Flickr: Pilanesberg National Park, South Arica

[kruger2kalahari]

Jenny photographing the waterbirds from Mankwe hide. What looks strange about this image you might ask? Well, for 27 years we have used only Nikon gear and this was the first time for us to use the Canon gear. We sold our Nikon gear in 2021 and decided to hire some photo gear for a 5-day trip to Pilanesberg. The camera hire shops have only basic Nikon gear for rental. If you want decent gear - mid to high end - then you are limited to Canon. We decided to use the Canon 300mm f2.8 lens plus 1.4x tele converter and a Canon 5D mk4 body. Some advice when renting gear - check it before you leave!!! The exposure wasn't working on the body - every image was underexposed by around 3 stops. I would dial in up to +3EV and/or spot meter but nothing worked. Thank God for Photoshop so I could rectify the images when we got home. You would think that the camera hire people would check all the gear before releasing it... http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com #NaturePhotography #Africa #Photographic #Travel #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #Kruger2Kalahari #AfriTravel #eBooks #Wildlife #Pilanesberg #pilanesberggamereserve #pilanesbergselfdrive #pilanesbergnationalpark #mankwedam #mankwehide #pilanesbergnaturereserve #camerarental #camerahire #canonwildlife #nikon_photography #canonphotography #lensrentals #lenshire #lensrental (at Pilanesberg National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-g9CaqTVe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Facing a giant.. Elephant on Mankwe way at Pilanesberg National Park with a Canon 70D and a Sigma 50-500 mm lens. #africanelephant #elephant #big5 #pilanesberg_ #africageografic #menseselense #natgeo #natgeoyourshot #natgeowild #wild #wildanimals  #naturephotography  #canon70d #Sigma50500mm #mjpphotography #wildlifeplanet #photoplus #splendid_animals #blackandwhite #digitalcamera #practicalphotography #marvelshots #animal_sultans #wegtydskrif #raw_africa_ https://www.instagram.com/p/CQOTuaEA9Qp/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Discover Pilanesberg National Park

Among Southern Africa’s fascinating game reserves, Pilanesberg National Park is possibly the most accessible. Situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big game viewing in a malaria free environment. A wide variety of accommodation is available to suit your needs.

Find accommodation in Pilanesberg

Accommodation in Pilanesberg National Park is as varied as the park itself. Pilanesberg offers a host of accommodation options, ranging from resorts, safari tents and bush lodges to chalets and self-catering. Discerning travellers will especially enjoy the exclusive lodges in the private Black Rhino Reserve, which was recently added to Pilanesberg National Park. Families and budget travellers will find a variety of accommodation choices to suit every budget, including self catering, bed and breakfast and chalet options. Pilanesberg Game Reserve offers a good option for travellers who would like to visit the internationally acclaimed Sun City, with some lodges located only ten minutes’ drive from the resort.

Whether you choose a rustic safari tent, a self catering escape, or luxurious five star lodge, the abundant wildlife of the malaria-free Pilanesberg remains the main attraction of this popular park.

Safaris in Pilanesberg

The Pilanesberg National Park is home to a brimming diversity of wildlife. Almost all of Southern Africa’s big game featured around the unique geological formation called the Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex.

Pilanesberg safaris are unique as they explore the transition zone of the Kalahari with the Lowveld creating unique overlaps in animal species and vegetation. Pilanesberg safari packages range from game drives to exclusive experiences such as balloon safaris over the unique geology in the pristine wilderness of Pilanesberg National Park.

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Weekend Rates available on request (minimal surcharge applies)

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See the Big 5

Some of the most beautiful scenery within the entire park can be viewed in the Mankwe Dam region. The dam is the largest body of water in the game reserve. This makes it the perfect place to spot a wide variety of animals. water-buck, wildebeest, zebra and impala are among the animals that make a stopover on the grassland bordering the dam.

For bird lovers, there is a bird hide very close to the water’s edge. Make sure you take note of the fish eagles, kingfishers and cormorants circling the dam. All of these places provide many a fantastic opportunity to photograph the plentiful array of fauna and flora.

Pilanesberg National Park, or Pilanesberg Game Reserve as it is often called, is located in the Bojanala Region, within the North West Province and relatively near Johannesburg. With an area of 550km², it is the fourth largest park in South Africa. The volcano crater in which the park is situated erupted 1300 million years ago. Pilanesberg was originally owned by 3 of the local tribes. Many of the Stone Age and Iron Age sites around the reserve show proof of the presence of man.

Over 7 000 Animals

In 1979, Operation Genesis was launched. Operation Genesis was designed to reinforce the homegrown game population in the area. As part of the initiative, 110 kilometres of game fence was put up, as well as the 188 kilometres of roads that were established. Another plan of action put into place involved 6000 animals being introduced to the area. In the years that followed, Operation Genesis has been expanded on. Today, there are over 7 000 animals, 360 bird species, and more than 200 kilometres of roads.

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Top Reasons to Visit

You may be wondering what sets Pilanesberg Game Reserve apart from other National Parks. What makes it so unique? Here are some of the best reasons to visit Pilanesberg:

Accessible

Only three hours’ drive away from South Africa’s largest city (Johannesburg), Pilanesberg National Park offers the perfect opportunity to leave the city lights behind, and discover another world. Celebrate the public holidays, or enjoy a romantic getaway in the unspoiled wilderness.

Variety of Accommodation

The diversity of Pilanesberg’s accommodation options means that there is an offering to suit every taste. Whether you enjoy “roughing it” in a Safari tent in the bush, or a savouring a glass of fine wine in a big bubble-bath as you gaze out the window of your luxury lodge, Pilanesberg has something just for you.

Ecological Richness

Pilanesberg National Park exists in a transition zone between the dryness of the Kalahari and the wet Lowveld vegetation. This rich transitional zone attracts an incredible variety of game animals, flora and fauna that are not often found living side by side. Virtually all of the animal species native to southern Africa can be found here, including the Big 5, wild dog, Roan, Tsessebe, Sable antelope and more than 360 species of bird.

Bursting with Wildlife

The relatively small size of the park, and its unusual ecological richness, dramatically increase your chance of encountering the Big 5 in their natural environment. Enjoy a leisurely Safari experience, or a surprise weekend escape: Pilanesberg allows you to choose your own adventure.

Ancient History

Pilanesberg National Park is set within the crater of an ancient volcano, formed 1.2 billion years ago by overflowing magma. The landscape and rock formations we see today are the enduring reminders of this magnificent occurrence.

Photographic Hides

Immerse yourself in the natural world, in one of Pilanesberg’s concealed photographic hides. Hidden within the park, these well-built hides provide a comfortable place to wait for that perfect shot. A rare opportunity to view the wildlife and birds in their natural habitat, safely out of sight.

Pilanesberg Day Tour

If you are short on time or perhaps you would like a quick insight into what Pilanesberg National Park can offer, the 1 day tour is a great option. Due to the limited time you will have to explore this Big 5 reserve, your day will be busy, but not rushed! Pilanesberg National Park is only a quick 2 hour drive from Johannesburg, which makes it the perfect destination for a 1 day safari tour.

You will have the opportunity to see fantastic wildlife and soak in the incredible scenery in this Big 5 Game Reserve.

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Interesting Facts

Park Area: 550km²

Currency: South African Rand

Seasons: Dry season in the winter months (April to September), and wet season in the summer months (October to March)

Popular attractions: Big 5, hot air-ballooning, day trips, Lost City at Sun City

Nearby airports: O.R. Tambo International (220km)/Pilanesberg International Airport (inside the park)

Nearest cities: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Rustenburg

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These gorgeous canines are members of the anti-poaching unit at Mankwe Wildlife Reserve. They just sniffed out their next year's supply of Bravecto® which has kept the heroic pack at Mankwe safe from ticks, fleas and mites with sponsored products for the last 3 years. Their handler had this to say, "It is imperative that our dogs stay fit and healthy, which includes protection from ticks and fleas. A big thank you to Bravecto® for keeping our dogs, and therefore, our wildlife, safe." And a big thank you from Bravecto® South Africa to the heroic anti-poaching units who risk their lives to keep our beloved fauna safe. #BravectoNigeria #BravectoChew #Bravecto #BravectoProtects #BravectoForDogs #ticksandfleas #tickseason #ticks #fleas #mange #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #doglovers (at Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNtupKXBYSk/?igshid=dq2pixte85qq

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Work on the Sabbath featuring The Bridge & Gira Dahnee Stony Island Arts Bank 11.12 | 430p - 7p • Join us for an evening of improvisation and exploration with The Bridge, a musical exchange between France and Chicago instigated by clarinetist, Sylvain Kassap. The ninth installation of this collaboration, Epiphany, lands itself at the Stony Island Arts Bank this Sunday with special guest Gira Dahnee @giradahnee • Mike Ladd – improvised poetry/lyrics, EMS Synthi Mankwe Ndosi – voice, poetry, story, texture Sylvain Kassap – clarinets, electronics Dana Hall – drums, cymbals • @thedjyomamaluv - groove captain *we will begin at 430p #improvised #improvisation #jazz #music #life #chicago #france #bridge #exchange #poetry #clarinet #synthesizer #drums #cymbals #stonyislandartsbank #rebuildfoundation #giradahnee #yaw #workonthesabbath #collaboration #epiphany #sunday 📸 @rj.eldridge

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Sun City Vacation Club – A Launchpad to the North West’s Best Wildlife Encounters

You won’t be mistaken for feeling like Sun City Vacation Club has been around since forever. Apart from an endless array of activities offered within the resort, it is Sun City’s strategic location on the doorstep of the Pilanesberg National Park that sets it up as the ideal base to explore the Big Five in their natural habitat.

Up close wildlife encounters at Pilanesberg, either self-guided, or through a professional safari tour operator, serve up the perfect add-on to any couple’s or family holiday, all while relaxing and playing in the contemporary luxury of Sun City Vacation club.

Pilanesberg National Park – Safari Options

Pilanesberg National Park’s main advantage over its larger neighbour, the Kruger, is that at 562 square kilometers, you are spoilt with a smaller reserve that is dense with wildlife, offering a much better chance of viewing Southern Africa’s iconic wildlife. As a guest at Sun City vacation club, it means you can comfortably enjoy a spectacular day safari experience in this great open wilderness of the North West province while retiring to your luxury unit at dusk to enjoy the best of nightlife activities at Sun City resort. Pilanesberg is a malaria-free area, with the reserve’s gates open to day visitors from 5.30am – 7 pm during the summer months. Self Guided Safaris are an ideal option for guests to explore the park. All your questions and concerns can be addressed here on the park’s official website.

Mankwe Game Trackers – Experience the Difference

With so much going on around you at Sun City vacation club, planning and executing the perfect safari experience can be daunting for most people unfamiliar with the bush. To take your wildlife adventure to the next level, consider joining Mankwe Game Trackers, a professional safari operator, who organise daily private trips into the Pilanesberg national park. These guys are known for their in-depth knowledge of the pack and their uncanny ability to track down the reserve’s signature mammals. Warning: once you’ve sampled the flexibility and luxury of a private safari experience, you may never go solo again! Advance Booking is highly recommended by calling +27 14 552 5020.

With Sun City Vacation Club warming up for a bumper festive season, there is so much that awaits you and your loved ones as you count down the work calendar for much needed holiday fun. Get a glimpse of what’s on offer by exploring our Travel Tips page for regular updates. With summer dates quickly filling up, secure your self-catering accommodation today before the “Sorry we’re full” signs rear their ugly head!

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2.8.19 (Pilansberg pt.2)

Still cannot believe this is my job!  We were up sickeningly early, but after the shock wore off, the promise of what was to come woke me up. After a spot of breakfast, we got ready to go. Before we left, I spotted a baboon lope to a spot just outside the fence of the campsite, and as I watched, a whole posse rocked up, including some baby ones!

Once we were in the park, things got amazing real quick; most people like to try and spot the ‘Big 5′ (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo), but I also had an eye on ‘Lion King bingo’ (lion, baboon, hornbill, hyena, meerkat, warthog). The first thing we saw - and one I really wanted to see - was a pair of white rhinos trotting along the side of the road! We got pretty close, but they are surprisingly skittish for walking tanks, and they hared off sharpish. We ended up seeing a bunch of rhinos throughout the day, and although we joked that it was getting old, the novelty never wore off.

Between the four of us, we managed to spot a lot of animals in the bush - zebras, wildebeest, and impala were plentiful, but the Big 5 members were proving tricky, despite rhinos coming out of our ears. We saw an elephant from (very) afar via binoculars, but privately I didn’t count that. Seeing other cars parked at random spots was often a good sign of action, and at one point we sidled up to a pair of them, and were rewarded with three young lions nestled in the grass beside the road! 

We had another mini-braai for lunch, in quite possibly the most stunning place I’ve seen; we drove up to Fish Eagle Site, which overlooks the humungous Mankwe Dam - it was teeming with wildlife around the banks, and it was a quite surreal experience - I did my best to take it in and feel overawed, but I think it was simply too majestic for my brain to fully compute! After lunch, we carried on touring the tracks, and the animals kept on coming! Giraffes were a frequent occurrence, we saw a large group of baboons chilling on the dam itself, and we drove right past a large herd of wildebeest camped out on the side of the road.

Our Big 5 hopes were fading fast - partly because each time we thought we saw an elephant, it turned out to be another rhino (ugh, so basic), but also because buffalo and leopard are incredibly rare to see. Leopard was top of my wishlist but I never harboured any real hope of seeing one, but we eventually managed to see some elephants without the aid of binoculars - we found a group of them at a watering hole - they were a bit far to get a good photo of, but that moment seemed to open the floodgates, and we saw loads of the blighters after that (London buses, am I right)! We saw a lot of calves among the big’uns, too, and our sightings got closer and closer until we could have virtually reached out and touched one. Alas, the buffalo and leopards remained elusive, but I was not in the least bit disappointed with our haul (I only missed out on Timon for Lion King bingo, which is a solid effort). We spent 11 hours in the park today!

It was a lo-o-ong journey back, and I got to experience SA driving at night (not fun), but eventually we made it home. We said our goodbyes and thanks to Brandon (and Kate), who has been our overseer at work as well as these two incredible days, and dragged ourselves up to our apartment. The enormity of everything I’ve seen hasn’t sunk in yet (I haven’t really had a chance to go over it all), but I am once again pinching myself that this is in fact my job - I have spent three weeks in South Africa masquerading as a work trip, but I have managed to fit in some incredible life experiences. I will be sorry to go, but also happy to spend some time at home. August looks pretty quiet for me, which is just as well, given that I’ll be spending virtually all of September & October in the Land of the Rising Sun...this can’t be happening!

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​Lady breaks teacher’s head for beating her child A 40-year-old South African woman, accused of beating a teacher with an umbrella “to teach her a lesson” has been arraigned at the Mankwe Magistrate’s Court in Mogwase.

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By the end of 2020, Minneapolis will have seen, heard and experienced 10 artist-led projects that promote community healing, something sorely needed after the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and the uprisings that followed. Some will be as simple as a haircut; others will feature first-person stories, or provide information anyone can use to live a healthier life.

The projects are sharing $100,000 in grant money, with each receiving $10,000. Support comes from the Creative CityMaking Creative Response Fund and the Kresge Foundation.

Creative CityMaking is a program of the city’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy that partners artists with staff in City of Minneapolis departments to help address economic and racial disparities. The projects supported by the Creative Response Fund will be out in the community and accessible to anyone. All are being led by current and former Creative CityMaking artists.