Letâs Rock festival, featuring Tom Bailey, Midge Ure, and local artists, debuts in South Africa on February 15-16, 2025. Tickets go on sale October 25, 2023.
Category Archives: Cape Town
Strawbs new album, The Magic Of It All, recorded in Cape Town, to be released 14 July 2023 | Cherry Red Records
âThe Magic Of It Allâ by Strawbs, recorded in Cape Town and featuring David Cousins, Blue Weaver, and John Ford from classic 1970s line up joined by some of the finest musicians and singers in South Africa.
Claire Johnston Playlist March 2023
Claire’s picks as listed in an interview on TripleMEnt.com 23rd March 2023.
South African Music History: Bright Blue’s Weeping
One of South Africa’s greatest songs.
Falling Mirror: First Demo Session 1978, released 2 February 2023
Nielen and Allan’s original collection of songs which would go on to appear on their iconic albums Zen Boulders (1979), The Storming of the Loft (1980), and Fantasy Kid (1981). Credits Released 2 February 2023 Lyrics and vocals by Nielen MirrorGuitars and piano by Allan FaullRecorded and Produced by Tully McCullyAt Spaced-Out Sound Studios, CapeContinueContinue reading “Falling Mirror: First Demo Session 1978, released 2 February 2023”
New South African Music: Robin Auld – The Everlovin’ Wind
New South African Music: Robin Auld – The Everlovin’ Wind
Gilles Peterson Debuts New John Wizards Track, And Discovers Its Rodriguez connection
From Lenny Mailer Itâs no secret that the renowned DJ, Gilles Peterson, has long been a fan of South African music, especially the sounds coming out of Cape Town. Gilles is a French broadcaster, DJ, and record label owner. He founded the influential labels Acid Jazz and Talkin’ Loud, and started his current label BrownswoodContinueContinue reading “Gilles Peterson Debuts New John Wizards Track, And Discovers Its Rodriguez connection”
Great Local Musicians #2020-45: Steve Louw, last heard on All Night Radio | Jive Talking & Eyeballing
From Jive Talking & Eyeballing by Ernesto Garcia Marques, April 2021, edited by Brian Currin, May 2021 Anyone who supported local South African music will remember All Night Radio, the blues rock band from Stellenbosch who were truly world class. I have been meaning to interview Steve for the longest time and now that heContinueContinue reading “Great Local Musicians #2020-45: Steve Louw, last heard on All Night Radio | Jive Talking & Eyeballing”
Hammerhead Hotel, featuring Falling Mirror, Jack Hammer, The Dolly Rockers, McCully Workshop, Radio Rats
This mix explores South African rock’s wild side, blending Psychobilly, Punk, and Surf influences. Inspired by Falling Mirror, it features cult tracks celebrating chaos and the underground spirit of local artists.
World in Union with PJ Powers & Tygerberg Children’s Choir | CTMA News: Youth in the Spotlight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5XqrCqaWtc World in Union (2020 Tribute) by PJ Powers and the Tygerberg Children’s Choir (TCC) is a tribute to all Covid-19 essential workers and public efforts made in fighting the corona virus pandemic. This new version of the song was filmed and recorded by the artists in isolation during the country’s lockdown, and released on Africa Day 25ContinueContinue reading “World in Union with PJ Powers & Tygerberg Children’s Choir | CTMA News: Youth in the Spotlight”