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CairoScene
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
El Mehdi Unleashes His Most Personal Work Yet With New Track ‘ENCORE'
Moroccan artist El Mehdi returns with 'ENCORE', a raw and reflective single blending Amazigh heritage with genre-blurring emotion. Jun 09, 2025 Moroccan artist El Mehdi has dropped ENCORE, a powerful single years in the making. Written during one of the most difficult moments in his life, the track nearly never made it to the light. But now, fully realized and sonically expansive, ENCORE arrives as his most vulnerable and honest offering yet. Built around a haunting arrangement of oud, cello, and violins, the track leans into minimal yet cinematic textures, produced by Sunjun, Tallisker, and Wake Island, with additional vocal production by Caracol. El Mehdi's voice drips with intent, raw, textured, and resolute. The cover art pays homage to his Aït Atta ancestry through Asbia' Iquorain, a set of Amazigh silver bracelets traditionally worn by women for protection and pride. 'They embody the duality I explore in ENCORE,' Mehdi says. 'Our strengths, our weapons, can also become our chains.'
The Citizen
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Encore – The Vaal's premier family dining experience!
Encore Restaurant in Three Rivers has established itself as a premier dining destination, renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere, delectable cuisine, and exceptional service. Praised for its contemporary and chic setting it is a popular choice for parties, corporate events or casual gatherings. The bar area is vibrant and comes alive at nights with good vibes and a great atmosphere. The restaurant area is child-friendly with an attached play area for kids to enjoy while the adults are wined and dined in the modern and exuberant dining area. The food offered is mouth-wateringly tasty but, at the same time, affordable. Encore prides itself on having friendly, knowledgeable and attentive waiters who make the whole experience a pleasurable one. They believe that from the moment someone steps into their doors they become apart of the Encore family, and they make it their mission to ensure they want to keep coming back for another visit. It's this philosophy that has led to Encore being voted, not once, but twice as the 'Best Family-Friendly Restaurant in South Africa' at the South African Restaurant Awards (SARA). Despite being faced with contenders from Cape Town, Pretoria and Johannesburg, it was Encore from the Vaal that came out on top. Upon receiving their award, owner Kyriakos Ioannides attributed the win to his hardworking staff and team, as well as the continued support of his loyal patrons whom he has catered to for over 30 years. This award is dedicated to them. Encore was incepted in 2022 with the goal of putting the Vaal back on the map. It started as a place for local residents to visit and has since developed into a venue frequented by people from across the country, featuring new padel courts and a driving range. It has become the home where important memories are made for so many people… an 18th birthday, a baby shower, an engagement, a special wedding anniversary, a job promotion or any other celebration. Encore and its team firmly believe that nothing brings people together like a hearty meal. This was also recognised at SARA when they were nominated for 'The Best Culinary Experience' category in South Africa. From the diverse food menu to the large drinks menu that offer a variety of drinks including original cocktails exclusive to Encore, the specially curated wine list, beers that remain local favourites, and out-of-this-world extravagant milkshakes – there is something for everyone at Encore. This restaurant remains one of the best places where you can treat not only yourself, but also your loved ones to a fantastic meal and amazing service after facing the day-to-day challenges that life brings. Encore is exceptionally grateful to all those who voted for them and to those who continue to support them in the strive for excellence. They always await the pleasure of welcoming both familiar and new faces. ENCORE RESTAURANT'S ADDRESS: 232 General Herzog Avenue, Three Rivers, Vereeniging. PHONE: 073 711 6856 At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
