Welcome to my wor(l)d. I thank you for being part of the journey. Visit my profile to view performances, and find out who i am, where i have been and what i have been up to. Moving towards life, towards death, and all the bits in between.
Profile
Natalia Molebatsi is a prolific writer, performance poet, workshop facilitator and programme director who has presented shows such as An Evening with Alice Walker, Urban Voices, International Spoken Word Festival, and an evening with the father of Ehio-jazz, Mulatu Astatke. Since 2005, she has performed with acclaimed artists such as Simphiwe Dana, Sibongile Khumalo and Maya Angelou, Gcina Mhlophe, Lebo Mashile, Jimmy Dludlu, Tu Nokwe, Sello Galane, Napo Masheane and Thandiswa Mazwai.
The Tembisa-born and raised Natalia continues to touch her way into the world of words, blues, and love. She has performed in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Holland, Italy, Nigeria, Senegal and Arzerbaijan
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Poetry Books
- Sardo Dance, Natalia Molebatsi, Ge'ko Publishing, 2009.
- We are..., Compiled and Edited by Natalia Molebatsi, Penguin Books, 2008.
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Recent Performances
2011
- Natalia Molebatsi and her Italian band, Soul Making performed in Johannesburg and Pretoria between 8 & 13 October 2011. Clip available on YouTube. A CD of their studio recordings is on sale.
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- World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, Azerbaijan
2010
- Host of Evening with Alice Walker, State Theatre, South Africa
- 3rd World Festival of Black Arts and Culture, Dakar, Senegal, alongside Napo Masheane, Thandiswa Mazwai, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse and Tu Nokwe, among others.
- Host of Mulatu Astatke Ethio Jazz Tour, Wits University, South Africa
- Host and performance poet at Urban Voices International Poetry Festival, alongside Beau Sia, Lemon Anderson and Patricia Smith
- Poetry Africa International Poetry Festival, Durban, South Africa
- Body of Words theatrical poetry performance, with Myesha Jenkins, Lebo Mashile, Phillippa yaa de Villiers, Linda Gabriel, Khosi Xaba and Khanyi Magubane
- Farewell Event of Prof B N Pityana, University of South Africa
- South African Literary Classics Launch
2009
- Women in Africa and the African Diaspora (WAAD) International Conference, Abuja, Nigeria
- Mantova International Literature Festival, Italy
- Calendidonna women's festival, Udine, Italy, alongside Sindiwe Magona
- Genoa International Poetry Festival, Italy
- Firenze (Florence) International Poetry Festival, Italy
- Sunsplash, International Reggae Festival, Osoppo, Italy
For an extended curriculum vitae, please contact me.
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Last Update: April 2011 |
