A panel of 20 South African writers curated a list of 100 influential songs, evaluated based on musical brilliance, popular success, and national impact, showcasing a diverse range of artists and genres.
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Singing the praises of South African popular-music legends | South African Post Office Stamp Programme 2014
From South African Post Office âMusic can change the world because it can change people,âsaid well-know Irish singer-songwriter and musician, Bono. This is especially true in Africa, where music is an integral part of everyday life. South Africa with its melting pot of cultures has produced a rich crop of highly talented popular-music legends, whoseContinueContinue reading “Singing the praises of South African popular-music legends | South African Post Office Stamp Programme 2014”
The 10 best ⌠record stores | City Press
From City Press The old art of record collecting is still alive as independent record shops crop up across SA despite the growth of online music sales. Percy Mabandu lists 10 of his best 1 Mabu Vinyl This tune emporium was established in 2001 by Jacques Vosloo, who now co-owns it with Stephen Segerman. The store wasContinueContinue reading “The 10 best ⌠record stores | City Press”
Vinyl Makes A Comeback | Finweek
Mabu Vinyl, listed at no. 10 of 27 Breathtaking Record Stores You Have To Shop At Before You Die
Mabu Vinyl is a must for music shopping in South Africa. Spanning genres, mediums, and decades, its beautiful store has something for everyone. They even have a large stock of music-related zines. via 27 Breathtaking Record Stores You Have To Shop At Before You Die.
Dead Men Don’t Tour, Rodriguez in South Africa 1998 (TV Documentary) | SugarMan.org
Footage from this documentary features strongly in the Oscar winning film, Searching For Sugar Man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKXewWDh1og Directed by Tonia Selley, Dead Men Don’t Tour, was first broadcast on SABC 3 at 9.30pm on the 5th July 2001 just after ‘Ripley’s Believe Or Not’. This film features wonderful concert footage, backstage antics, interviews with Craig Bartholomew StrydomContinueContinue reading “Dead Men Don’t Tour, Rodriguez in South Africa 1998 (TV Documentary) | SugarMan.org”
South African Music Heritage from the 80s: Lancaster Band + Ella Mental Live
Yes it is actually happening … Lancaster Band, one of South Africa’s longest surviving heritage bands will be hosting one of South Africa’s greatest bands of all time … Ella Mental – featuring Tim Parr and Heather Mac. An 80’s reunion party of massive proportions thanks to Kevin Mercury Winder, who will be providing wallContinueContinue reading “South African Music Heritage from the 80s: Lancaster Band + Ella Mental Live”
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Give Me The Good News â Crocodile Harris | 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf
Give Me The Good News – Crocodile Harris With the help of Tully McCully, Crocodile Harris constructed âGive Me The Good Newsâ around a beautiful piano lullaby tune. Some lush orchestral sounds are added while Crocodileâs emotive vocals build into the crescendo of the brassy chorus that fairly soars. However, unlike some other anti-war songs,ContinueContinue reading “Give Me The Good News â Crocodile Harris | 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf”