Part of a series of recommended listening from the guys who bring you the South African Rock Music Digest and SugarMan.org. Some old, some new, some borrowed, some blues, and mostly South African.
Category Archives: South African Artists
New South African Music: Moordenaars Karoo (A Musical) by Radio Rats
New album by Radio Rats launched 18th November 2022.
What Am I Watching? Johnny Calls The Chemist by Falling Mirror
Very rare original video, created by Tully McCully, can now been seen on YouTube by kind permission of Tully McCully and Benjy Mudie.
Steve Louw is Back!
Ramping up after the release of the singles “Thunder and Rain” and “Mother, Don’t Go” (Feat. Joe Bonamassa), today sees the announcement of Steve Louw’s latest album, Thunder and Rain and a third stellar single, “I’ll Be Back”, lifted from this powerful 10-track, Kevin Shirley-produced album.
The Suitcase Show: South African Music Mixes featuring Piet Botha, Koos Kombuis, Valiant Swart, David Kramer, Anton Goosen and many more
Every vagabond needs a suitcase.
New Album from Jack Hammer Band: Second Chapter
As with the trajectory of the blues and rock ’n roll tradition, revisiting comes with reshaping and maturing. “Second Chapter” is a homage to Piet Botha and Jack Hammer precisely in the way in which the band members affirm themselves and their own musical stylings.
– Jannike Bergh
South African Music Mixes: ONS GAAN NOU BRAAI feat Kurt Darren, Patricia Lewis, Steve Hofmyer, Ray Dylan, Nicholis Louw, Fatman
Somer is hier! Ons gaan nou braai! It’s summertime in South Africa… it’s time to Braai! “Braai” is the South African word for “barbecue”, but it is so much more than that!This mix was inspired by a sketch from stand-up comedian Barry Hilton. It is included as a bonus at the end of the mix.ContinueContinue reading “South African Music Mixes: ONS GAAN NOU BRAAI feat Kurt Darren, Patricia Lewis, Steve Hofmyer, Ray Dylan, Nicholis Louw, Fatman”
Celebrating ‘Second Chapter’: Jack Hammer Band’s Tribute to Piet Botha
“Second Chapter” by the Jack Hammer Band does what it says: without any pretences, the album blasts straight into the driving rock sound that has come to define the longest-standing South African rock band. You immediately find yourself at a Jack Hammer gig, with Duke steady behind the kit, Bean towering over his black bassContinueContinue reading “Celebrating ‘Second Chapter’: Jack Hammer Band’s Tribute to Piet Botha”
Coming Soon from Radio Rats: Moordenaars Karoo – A Musical (Launching 18th November 2022)
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South African Music Mixes: Africa Calling
The content showcases two music mixes inspired by Masauko’s “Africa Calling,” featuring songs from Southern Africa, including a tribute to Johnny Clegg. The mixes highlight diverse contemporary African artists and their works.