In October 2025, South Africa celebrates the 50th anniversary of McCully Workshop’s influential album “Ages,” showcasing their innovative blend of progressive rock, classical influences, and lasting cultural impact.
Category Archives: Nostalgia
Summer’s Calling and “Wander” is the Answer! 🌞
As summer approaches in South Africa, “Wander” by Neon Dreams and Booshle G emerges as the ultimate anthem. The Sunshine Tour 2 will spread vibrant energy across ten cities this October, along with Booshle G’s new EP.
From Crate Digging to Digital Archiving: 50 Years of Musical Discovery
A teenage train journey to the Hillbrow Record Centre ignited a passion for discovering overlooked music. This experience later inspired the creation of the South African Rock Encyclopedia, emphasising the value of exploration and preservation.
Ipi ‘Ntombi featuring Margaret Singana – The Warrior
Ipi ‘N Tombia featuring Margaret Singana released the LP “The Warrior” in 1973, blending traditional African music and rock. Margaret’s powerful vocals and diverse tracks highlight Africa’s cultural essence.
1970: A Landmark Year for Rock Music
In 1970, South African rock flourished alongside global hits, with six significant albums emerging, showcasing diverse styles and establishing a unique local legacy in a transformative year for the genre.
Double Anniversary: Celebrating Two Musical Milestones in Steve Louw’s Journey
This week, we celebrate Steve Louw’s two album anniversaries: “Beyond The Blue” (2002) showcasing artistic maturity and “Going Down With Mr Green” (1997) reflecting raw creativity and influence.
Freedoms Children – Astra
Astra, a seminal 1970 rock album by Freedom’s Children, reflects South Africa’s psychedelic music scene, capturing its essence through innovative recording techniques and cultural commentary despite initial challenges with censorship and distribution.
Glass Top Coffin at 50: Celebrating Ramases’ Lost Space Opera Masterpiece
In 2025, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ramases’ “Glass Top Coffin,” a unique progressive rock masterpiece blending spirituality and artistry, reflecting his tragic yet visionary journey from salesman to artist.
Flash Fearless Versus The Zorg Women Parts 5 & 6: Celebrating 50 Years of Musical Madness
Fifty years after its release, Flash Fearless Versus The Zorg Women Parts 5 & 6 remains a groundbreaking rock opera that blends humour, talented musicians, and comic aesthetics, creating a lasting legacy in music history.
Five Decades of Rock Excellence: Celebrating Rabbitt’s “Boys Will Be Boys!” at 50
Rabbitt’s debut album “Boys Will Be Boys!” revolutionised South African rock upon its 1975 release, achieving rapid gold certification. Led by Trevor Rabin, it showcased diverse musical influences and remains influential even fifty years later.