The Best of SA Pop Volume 2 features two discs with 43 diverse tracks from various artists, showcasing South African pop music. It was released by Gallo in 1994 and 1997.
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Old Punk Goes Digital | Mail & Guardian Online
Classic records by National Wake, Corporal Punishment, The Popguns, and others are reemerging, highlighting the punk/new wave scene of Johannesburg with notable releases and influential tracks from The Popguns.
Dudula by Mike Perry & Winston Mankunku
DUDULA was recorded in Cape Town during ’96. It’s a laid-back album again featuring a wide variety of styles: the bustling, impatient energy of “Khawuleza” {Hurry Up!} contrasted with the cool, spacey – “Amanzi Obomi” {Water of Life} or the simple lyricism of “Shirley“ against the mbaqanga of “Masihambe” {Let’s Go}. Or the wistful introversionContinueContinue reading “Dudula by Mike Perry & Winston Mankunku”
The Rolling Stones – Hot Rocks (South African pressing)
The 1972 album introduced the author to The Rolling Stones, featuring a South African pressing with different tracks than the US version, including ‘Little Red Rooster’ and omitting notable songs like ‘Brown Sugar’.
Forces Favourites [LP 1986]
“Forces Favourites” is an influential 80s album featuring politically charged songs reflecting South Africa’s turbulent past, blending upbeat and somber sounds, offering a memorable listening experience.
Astral Daze 2 – More Psychedelic Gems From The South African Underground [CD 2009]
Astral Daze 2 showcases classic South African psychedelic rock with artists like Freedoms Children and Falling Mirror, blending familiar hits and lesser-known tracks, capturing the essence of an influential musical era through diverse selections.
Canamii – Concept
“Concept,” released in 1980 by Canamii (Phillip Nel and Claire Whittaker), is a rare South African prog-rock album noted for its keyboard-driven sound, soaring vocals, and musical influences from ELP and Renaissance.
Remembering My Clubbing Days With Hi-NRG Classix
This 2CD collection captures the vibrant Hi-NRG essence of the 80s, featuring 39 nostalgic tracks from iconic artists like Evelyn Thomas and Modern Talking.
Disco Fever – my first contribution to an official CD compilation
In early 1999, I met with Derek Smith from Gallo, and he asked for my opinions and ideas for a South African Disco compilation. In July 1999, Disco Fever was released with a credit to me in the booklet – 40 years old and I was starting a new career! https://open.spotify.com/album/1VIhwIwc2M1Cju4gwoxAa3 Tracks Key: Track Number.ContinueContinue reading “Disco Fever – my first contribution to an official CD compilation”
Duncan Mackay – Chimera
The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Rock Legends > 1970s > Duncan Mackay > Chimera Tracks Morpheus [11.29] 12 Tone Nostalgia [8.23] Song For Witches [19.56] Bonus Track The Opening [7.03]Â recorded 1990 All songs composed by Duncan Mackay https://open.spotify.com/album/73ajalPWeyGQUOm3xCI8Ht?si=hNeVIrS7QKmRMbfLZ-N_cQ Musicians Duncan Mackay: Vocals, piano, Hammond B3 organ, Denon electric piano, clavichord, ARP synthesizer Gordon Mackay: Violin, electric piano, piano Mike Gray: DrumsContinueContinue reading “Duncan Mackay – Chimera”