Piet Botha was born in 1955 and shared his birth date of 18th July with Nelson Mandela. He began writing songs and forming bands while still at school and his first professional gig was as an acoustic duo in 1974 at a local drinking hole in Pretoria. Piet Botha was the son of the formerContinueContinue reading “Piet Botha 18 July 1955 to 2 June 2019”
Category Archives: South African Artists
Jive Talking and Eyeballing #3 [10 July 2020] feat Ballyhoo, Rabbitt, Stingray, McCully Workshop
The “Jive Talking and Eyeballing” series features South African mixes highlighting various artists, including a special focus on Rabbitt and Trevor Rabin from the 70s.
The Suitcase Show, 1 July 2020 featuring Piet Botha, Valiant Swart, Anton Goosen, Koos Kombuis, KOBUS!
Every vagabond needs a suitcase. This is a mainly South African, mostly Afrikaans series of shows with some well-known tjoons and many obscure ones. Some happy songs, some angry songs, a few light songs, and quite a few dark ones. The name of this show is inspired by the song “Suitcase Vol Winter” by SouthContinueContinue reading “The Suitcase Show, 1 July 2020 featuring Piet Botha, Valiant Swart, Anton Goosen, Koos Kombuis, KOBUS!”
Jive Talking & Eyeballing #1 [26 June 2020] featuring Ă©Void, Albert Frost, Peach, Roger Lucey, Wonderboom
“Jive Talking and Eyeballing” features a one-hour South African music mix spotlighting Ă©Void. An interview with the band accompanies a curated selection of tracks from various local artists, enhancing the group’s experience.
Great Local Musicians – Ă©VOID – for all the Fadgets | Jive Talking and Eyeballing
Zennith, later named Void, began in 1977 in South Africa. They struggled initially but found success in Zimbabwe, creating a distinctive sound. They evolved into Ă©Void, enjoying fame in the 1980s with innovative Afro-rock music.
The Suitcase Show, 16 June 2020 featuring Piet Botha, Valiant Swart, Anton Goosen, David Kramer, Akkedis, Beeskraal
Every vagabond needs a suitcase. This is a, mainly South African, mostly Afrikaans, series of shows with some well-known tjoons and many obscure ones. Some happy songs, some angry songs, a few light songs, and quite a few dark ones. “Die geraamtes in jou kas sal ewig kriewel” The name of this show is inspiredContinueContinue reading “The Suitcase Show, 16 June 2020 featuring Piet Botha, Valiant Swart, Anton Goosen, David Kramer, Akkedis, Beeskraal”
Get A Haircut, Get A Real Job
Piet Botha was born on the 18th July 1955 and passed away on the 2nd June 2019 (today a year ago). I created a mix inspired by attending a variety of Piet’s gigs over the years, and discovering some of his many and varied influences. I have only just scratched the surface here, as Piet’sContinueContinue reading “Get A Haircut, Get A Real Job”
The South African Rock Digest Charts Playlist
A playlist inspired by The South African Rock Digest features various rock and pop tracks from 1999-2004.
