:: EDITORS NOTE ::

This month we're focused on the SA music artist's arena. Of course its Women's Day on Thursday the 9th of August 2007, and so to kick things off let me first say, happy Women's Day to all the ladies of SA's music industry. From those behind the scenes to those in the limelight, you are fundamentally important to the SA music scene, full stop.

To celebrate Women's Day we have pulled out four stories from the MIO vault, all profiles of some of SA music's leading ladies over the past years. From the gospel giant, Rebecca Malope to the all rounder, Louise Carver to the soulful Simphiwe Dana to the all-girl punk outfit, Japan and I, these stories show that the girls do it as good as the guys.

We're also taking a look at someone new to the music industry, another powerful female artist who goes by the name of Zonke. She has just contributed to the potentially massive hit, ‘All in the way' with the international house music guru, Frank Roger, and has worked with other SA music greats such as Joe Nina and Wendy Mseleku. Read her story to find out why we hope she's going to be around for a long time.

Staying on the topic of great SA music artists, Oppikoppi's Way Of the Dassie festival for 2007 is happening from the 9th to 12th of August. "MIO spoke to one of the festival's founding fathers, Carel Hoffman, about the beast that is Oppikoppi today, and the battles involved in securing international talent while staving off bankruptcy"as quoted by Craig Wilson who conducted the interview.

- Richard Rumney

:: COOL COMPANY NOTICES ::

Tuerk Tech Electronic Newsletter/SoundCard Selection HOTLINE - Turnkey Music & Multimedia
We most certainly do not claim to be the be all and end all in the area of SOUND CARDS ,but we do profess to being able to offer the widest selection of sound cards from the best selection of brands available.

BOSS Guitar Clinic Tour - Paul Bothner Music
The BOSS guitar clinic tour, Featuring Swedish guitar wizard, Robert Marcello, will hit S.A. this August!

Propellerhead add signature patches for Thor Polysonic Synth - Turnkey Music & Multimedia
Propellerhead Software announce the release of signature patches from some of the world's leading artists and sound developers for Reason 4's new Thor polysonic synth-from Richard Devine to Daniel Wang.

Mediatech Africa 2007 - a quick recap - Emendy Sound & Music Technologies
Imagine being a child and getting locked in a candy store. That was the feeling one got when walking into the Sandton Convention Centre for the Mediatech Exhibition in June.

The PURSUIT of SOUND - Photo Competition - Tedelex Pro Audio
Tedelex Pro Audio - the company that brings you exclusive Sound and DJ brands such as BEHRINGER; HK AUDIO; AUDIX Microphones Stanton DJ, Pioneer Pro DJ. Brings YOU… The Pursuit of Sound Photo Competition

:: LATEST NEWS ::

Moshito 07 Showcase Entrance criteria and Selection Process
Wednesday 15 August • Deadline for submission of entries

Sisters Gear up to Make the Mother City Proud
Will Cape Town make it two in a row? That's the question on music aficionados' lips during the run-up to the prestigious SAMRO Overseas Scholarships competition.

Jamming Sundays secures Simphiwe Dana to head scintillating all-woman line-up
Johannesburg: Multi SA-Music Award winner Simphiwe Dana heads an all woman line-up for the next in the Jamming Sundays series.

Neumann begins "U 87 and You"campaign
What do you associate with the name U 87? Almost every audio engineer or musician immediately thinks of the Neumann U 87, probably the world's best-known studio microphone, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year

Soweto Community reclaiming their radio station
In Jozi FM the contrary is taking place. The board was not democratically elected at a meeting attended by the selected few. Even the venue of the last AGM held in 2005 was not accessible to all interested community members. Those who happened to know about the meeting and went to attend it were sent away.

Harris Tweed presents... 'Beautiful Beautiful Minstrel Soup'
Since the release of their debut last year they have made a name for themselves as one of the most affecting live acts in the country. This winter, Harris Tweed are bringing South African music lovers a live music experience worth wrapping up and heading out for.

SA MUSIC'S BIGGEST STARS JOIN FORCES FOR HIV/AIDS
Music fans will be treated to the cream of South African Kwaito and Hip-Hop in September at a sensational concert with a higher purpose.

DJ and MC Battle at the Dormmedaris Hall of the Good Hope Centre.
On the 24th August we will host the national DJ and MC Battle at the Dormmedaris Hall of the Good Hope Centre. This will see winning DJ go on to represent South Africa at the World DMC Champs.

More Civilisation on Thursdays
The first ever Civilised Party kicked at the Roxy Rhythm Bar on the 2nd of August was an intimate yet rowdy affair. Bands were heard, tunes were dropped and a good deal of civilised fun was had. It is therefore with great pleasure that DCPM announces the second civilised party to take place at the Roxy on Thursday 9 August at 8pm sharp. The line-up for this Woman's day eve is The Dirty Skirts, who are up from Cape Town and Martin Rocka and The Sickshop. And on the decks with be Marc Latilla, ex-Cellar door DJ and founder.

Digital Wireless - IFB100
The IFB100 transmits IFB audio, time code and remote control signals to the TRX900 series digital wireless transceivers on a single RF carrier using a 2.4 Gigahertz signal. It can be used in almost any country license-free.

iPod Mixers!
Sergio has announced the iBuddy and iSpin DJ mixers, that will certainly appeal to the tween market segment who want to pretend they're DJing like their older siblings.

:: REVIEWS ::

Ntumiseng: Ntumiseng
A beautiful and very polite lady by the name of Ntumiseng Mokhasipe has finally landed, dropping her first installment produced by the hurricane house veteran, George and Joseph Mothiba.

Kelly Khumalo: Siyajabula
Mzansi own Afro-pop Queen, Kelly Khumalo is again at the loggerheads with her former recording label, Bonsai Entertainment for what one assumes to be a bridge of contract. Just to fill you in a bit, Khumalo is alleged to have left Bonsai to establish ProKelly Entertainment with her fiancée, Prosper Mkwaiwa before her contract expires.

:: FORUMS ::

Chrysalis - Trance_authority
ok.. so it's been quite some time since i put out any new material.After a series of address changes and the selling of most of my gear - things have been painfully slow. Fin

Free Music Loop Packs - Warped Signal
These are packs containing a few free music loops I made.Note that you may use them in your songs without asking me. It would be nice if you sent me a link to the song or posted if

Trackers - fly*
Okies...so readiing the new Computer Music...who of you out there are using Trackers ???Im actually pretty keen to give one a bash purely cos itll change my outlook on music produc