Spotify playlists showcase South African Rock Legends through artist-specific collections and compilations. Links to inspirations highlight the original songs influencing these artists, celebrating their contributions to the music scene.
Category Archives: Nostalgia
22 Years Ago 5fm Presented The Santa Sessions
“The Santa Sessions” showcased the diverse musical talents of seventeen leading South African bands from the early 2000s. Groups like Just Jinger, Mean Mr. Mustard, Kreesan, Tweak, and Henry Ate infused classic Christmas tunes with their own distinctive styles, creating a vibrant and eclectic holiday album. Tracks Henry Ate – Winter Wonderland Just Jinger – Have YourselfContinueContinue reading “22 Years Ago 5fm Presented The Santa Sessions”
Steve Louw: Top Tunes
Steve Louw and Big Sky opened for Rodriguez during his sold-out South Africa tour in March 1998. A playlist of their tunes, compiled by Brian Currin, is available on Spotify.
Celebrating 40 Years of Jack Hammer: South African Rock Legends
“And please don’t cry / This is not how the story ends / It ends on a highway to the sun” Jack Hammer November 1984 (L-to-R): Eric Birkenstock, Piet Botha, Jan Maloney, Boet Faber. First rehearsals at Slowfarm November 2024 marks a significant milestone in the history of South African rock music, as it commemoratesContinueContinue reading “Celebrating 40 Years of Jack Hammer: South African Rock Legends”
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.
HAU! South African Music Mixes
The content highlights Zulu expression “Hau!” and showcases South African music mixes featuring various renowned artists for nostalgia and discovery.
Tribute To Rodriguez
Today, August 8th, marks a year since Rodriguez passed away. We at the Sugarman.org website join everyone around the world who mourn his passing and celebrate the incredible impact his story and music have had on so many people in so many countries. We send our sincerest condolences and warmest regards to Bonnie, Eva, SandraContinueContinue reading “Tribute To Rodriguez”
The Blowtorch Poetry of Piet Botha
Piet Botha, a musical pioneer, used powerful, evocative lyrics to resonate with the struggles of his generation, blending humour and introspection while showcasing vivid storytelling in Afrikaans.
SA Rock Digest Issue Number 1 went out on this day 25 years ago.
The first issue of the SA Rock Digest went out on the 27th January 1999 to 15 subscribers in a plain text email. It grew out of conversation in 1998 between Brian Currin and Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, who had both been involved in the amazing Rodriguez story. “What do we do now?”. “How about remembering SouthContinueContinue reading “SA Rock Digest Issue Number 1 went out on this day 25 years ago.”
Touring with the Legend – A tribute to Rodriguez
Featuring Graham Gillot: Guitarist from SA & USA Tours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TzwMMGZgqQ&authuser=0 “Touring with the Legend” is the ultimate Rodriguez tribute show. Get to know the man behind the Legend, as the show celebrates the music of Rodriguez, with personal stories from the road during his tours in South Africa and the USA. Featuring a Live BandContinueContinue reading “Touring with the Legend – A tribute to Rodriguez”