Welcome to a 90-minute journey that refuses to stay in one lane. This playlist kicks off with the Ndlovu Youth Choir’s soaring “Bohemian Rhapsody” and winds through contemporary South African sounds, indie rock, blues standards, 70s bubblegum pop, and everything in between.
You’ll hear journeyman musician Tim Parr in three different guises—Baxtop, Ella Mental, and his new solo work channelling Warren Zevon on “If You Write A Letter.” There’s PJ Powers & Hotline bringing the energy with “Wozani (Come All),” Amy Le Roux getting emotional on “Don’t Cry,” and Almost Alive delivering the grit on “Bite My Neck.”
The mix operates on the old formula: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue (or in this case Blues). From orchestral reimaginings to Doobie Brothers-inspired grooves, it’s a musical conversation across genres and generations.
Settle in for the ride. These 90 minutes are meant to be experienced as a journey, not just a collection of songs.
Press play and let the wandering begin.
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