Legendary South African dancer and choreographer Gregory Maqoma’s childhood was marked by a deep connection to the rhythms of his hometown, Soweto. From a young age, he showed a passion for dance and music, playing the big drum in the community marching band and starting his own group before winning a place in a dance company – against his father‘s wishes.

Maqoma’s upbringing in the 1980s, a politically charged era, nurtured his desire to use his art for good. He has always had a profound respect for his cultural heritage, a commitment to social justice and an unwavering belief in the power of the arts to transform, to heal and to rebuild. Gregory never allowed his challenges to define his experience. His journey from Soweto to the global stage reveals his courage, creativity and determined spirit.

Maqoma has written a dazzling memoir, which encourages everyone to embrace their passions, overcome obstacles and believe in the strength of their dreams. It is a testament to the great heights you can reach when you dance to the rhythm of your own soul!

U-Gregory akaligqizi qakala ibhola likanobhutshuzwayo, kodwa uthanda ukudansa nokugxumagxuma nokuzwa amandla nesigqi emculweni omzungezile.Ukudansa kumlethela injabulo - kanye ne-adventure emangalisa kakhulu kunalokho abengaphupha ngakho.

UGregory akanamdla kwibhola ekhatywayo, kodwa uyakuthanda ukudanisa kunye nokujula kwaye eve amandla nesingqi kumculo omngqongileyo.Umjuxuzo umzisela uvuyo – kunye nomdlalo wokuzonwabisa oqaqamba ngakumbi kunokuba ebenokuphupha.

Gregory is nie lus vir sokker nie, maar hy hou daarvan om te dans en te jil en die energie en ritme te voel in die musiek wat oral om hom is.Dans bring vir hom vreugde – en 'n avontuur meer skitterend as wat hy ooit kon droom.

Explore William Kentridge's remarkable performance piece, The Head & The Load, and discover how music, dance, writing, and fine art are combined to tell the haunting story of Africans during WWI. For over thirty years, William Kentridge has been combining fine arts, performance, theatre, and opera to create dreamlike, political, and humanist works. His installations , films, and drawings often deal with the political situation in South Africa, apartheid, and the consequences of colonialism. This book gives an in-depth examination of his performance piece The Head & The Load, which explores the role of Africa during World War I. Throughout the war, more than one million Africans carried provisions and military equipment in hazardous conditions for British, French, and German troops at minimal or no pay. William Kentridge tells the story of these African porters who ensured the success of the victors, but remain in the shadows. This history, rarely studied today, unfolds in a staged tableau combining music, dance, acting, screenings, and mechanized sculptures. The book includes photos and text from the performance, essays, and artworks created specifically by Kentridge to complement the play. Accompanied by an international cast of singers, actors, and dancers, and with music composed by Philip Miller, The Head & The Load is a powerful and multifaceted work that reconsiders colonial history and its repercussions in today's world.