Indeed it is. I am implying that most of these artists are not politicized and therefore are either unaware or do not care about the situation in Swaziland, Palestine etc. We therefore need to do systematic work of getting them on board with the help of the relevant organisations, like the Cosatu affiliated union, Cwusa.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lucky Lukhele Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [SSN Forum] Cultural boycott continues? comrade Martin please elaborate as your statement sound pregnant. On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM, Martin Jansen <[email protected]> wrote: Mmm."tell no lies, claim no easy victories" From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lucky Lukhele Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [SSN Forum] Cultural boycott continues? Cultural boycott continues? 25 August, 2011 10:36:00By Nokukhanya Aimienoho image <http://www.observer.org.sz/thumbnail.php?file=DJ_Oskidoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaa_717910787.jpg&size=article_medium> BOYCOTT: DJ Oskido The Swaziland Solidarity Network (SSN) has alleged that DJs Oskido, Sbu and Ganyana will not be coming to the country this weekend until Swaziland becomes 'democratic'. DJ Oskido is scheduled to perform for the first time at Tinkers tomorrow whereas; DJs Sbu and Ganyana were meant to perform at the Bikers Party on Saturday and Sunday. No mention is made on the statement issued by SSN spokesperson Lucky Lukhele of South African DJ Glen Lewis who is also meant to perform at the Bikers Party on Saturday. The statement reads, "As the cultural boycott against Swaziland intensifies, the Swaziland Solidarity Network is humbled by the response by well-known South African artists". Lukhele further states that more South African artists are putting the democratisation of Swaziland before profits and that their attitude must be lauded. "In fact we hope that all pro-democracy activists will respond to this by supporting these artists' music and attending their concerts in South Africa en masse," it further reads. Lukhele describes this as the best ever message of solidarity from South African artists and hopes that others will emulate it. Drawn for comment, the organiser of the Bikers Party Sifiso Motsa seemed puzzled and had no idea about the function of the SSN. Nonetheless, he said, "Who said that? We are talking directly to Sbu and Ganyana. They have been paid and they are coming that's all. We don't deal with the Swaziland Solidarity Network but the DJs themselves." On the other hand, Tinkers owner Tyrone said he was still waiting for a response from Oskido's manager at 4pm and that 'life goes on' if in fact the South African fails to pitch. http://www.observer.org.sz/index.php?news=29022 -- Lucky Lukhele- SSN spokesperson Tell:011 339 3621 Fax: 0866135762 Mobile: 072 502 4141 Email: [email protected] Skype: lucky.lukhele -- NEW!!!! SSN FORUM IS ON FACEBOOK!!!! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Swaziland Solidarity Network Forum Google Group. Visit the group home page at http://groups.google.com/group/sa-swaziland-solidarity-eom-forum for more options, pages and files. To post to the group, send email to [email protected] or reply to this message. To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] -- NEW!!!! SSN FORUM IS ON FACEBOOK!!!! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Swaziland Solidarity Network Forum Google Group. Visit the group home page at http://groups.google.com/group/sa-swaziland-solidarity-eom-forum for more options, pages and files. To post to the group, send email to [email protected] or reply to this message. To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] -- Lucky Lukhele- SSN spokesperson Tell:011 339 3621 Fax: 0866135762 Mobile: 072 502 4141 Email: [email protected] Skype: lucky.lukhele -- NEW!!!! SSN FORUM IS ON FACEBOOK!!!! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Swaziland Solidarity Network Forum Google Group. Visit the group home page at http://groups.google.com/group/sa-swaziland-solidarity-eom-forum for more options, pages and files. To post to the group, send email to [email protected] or reply to this message. To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] -- NEW!!!! SSN FORUM IS ON FACEBOOK!!!! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Swaziland Solidarity Network Forum Google Group. Visit the group home page at http://groups.google.com/group/sa-swaziland-solidarity-eom-forum for more options, pages and files. To post to the group, send email to [email protected] or reply to this message. To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected]
