This South African playlist features a mix of classic hits, new tracks, surprising collaborations, and covers, highlighting diverse musical influences and local talent.
Category Archives: Golden Oldies
Exploring South Africa’s Distinct Disco Rock Era
In the late 1970s, South Africa’s disco scene uniquely blended hard rock and disco, featuring artists like Zane CronjĂ© and Trevor Rabin, creating captivating genre fusions.
Let’s Rock SA: A Day of Music with Iconic Artists
The Let’s Rock SA Concert features Tom Bailey, Midge Ure, and local artists on February 15, showcasing classic and newer hits. Join us!
Iconic UK retro festival “Let’s Rock” is coming to South Africa in 2025!
Let’s 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.
’70s Compilation Albums that helped shape my music tastes
This post discusses essential ’70s compilation albums that shaped Brian Currin’s music tastes, highlighting influential bands and soundtracks that introduced him to diverse rock genres and iconic songs throughout his youth.
The Beatles – The Green Album (1960-2023)
A virtual collection of songs expanding on the Red and Blue albums, featuring early Beatles tracks, classic album tracks, and “Now And Then” released in 2023.
South African Legends Of Rock On Spotify
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A Few South African Rock Legends Playlists | Spotify
South African Rock Legends on Spotify
June Dyer – South Africa’s first female rock vocalist
June Dyer was born in Durban on 19 June 1942. She was not deterred by the fact that she was almost totally deaf from the age of 10, and mastered lip reading and getting the music beat by holding the piano or bass. June won several talent competitions and eventually caught the eye of talentContinueContinue reading “June Dyer – South Africa’s first female rock vocalist”
Soul Dance – Volume One [LP 1968] expanded
This mix features a unique 1968 South African album followed by 16 additional tracks reflecting a similar vibe, showcasing various artists primarily from the soul genre.