Seatavern

If you take a pinch of Khoi-San lament, a dash of Malay spice, a measure of European orchestral, a splash of Xhosa spiritual, the clash of marching bands, the pizzazz of the Klopse, a driving primal beat and lots of humor and musical virtuosity, what do you get? Goema, Goema, Goema! Weaving together the ancient, the traditional and the classical into the distinctive sound of Cape Town, Mac McKenzie, musical mastermind and founder of the Genuines and the Goema Captains of Cape Town, puts the final touches on his most recent creation, “Goema Symphony No. 1.” Musicians Hilton Schilder, Ernestine Deane and Kyle Shepherd add context while the Cape Town Goema Orchestra rehearses for its premiere.Directed by Sara CF de Gouveia, Calum MacNaughton, and Angela Ramirez.

Word of Mouth and Surplus Radical Bookshop are proud to present The Big Sound Film Festival, a month-long celebration of South African Jazz and Resistance, taking place every Monday in November at the Bertha House Bioscope, Mowbray.

Running from 3 – 24 November 2025, the festival will feature a powerful lineup of documentary and narrative films that spotlight the rich and often underrepresented legacy of South African jazz and its intersections with political resistance and memory.

Event Details:Venue: Bertha House Bioscope, MowbrayDates: Every Monday — 3, 10, 17, 24 November 2025Time: 6:30 PMAdmission: All screenings free to attend, with RSVP required via Quicket.

For media inquiries, partnerships, or more information, please contact:wordofmouthmusicweb@gmail.comFollow @wordofmouthonline.co.za on Instagram and Surplus Radical Bookshop on Facebook for updates and surprises.

Presented by:Word of Mouth & Surplus Radical BookshopThe Big Sound Film Festival - South African Jazz and Resistance