Zennith, later named Void, began in 1977 in South Africa. They struggled initially but found success in Zimbabwe, creating a distinctive sound. They evolved into Ă©Void, enjoying fame in the 1980s with innovative Afro-rock music.
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The South African Rock Digest Charts Playlist
A playlist inspired by The South African Rock Digest features various rock and pop tracks from 1999-2004.
Searching For Sugar Man | Radio Vagabond Podcast
Government Car – Like The Dawn [1997]
Early âSugar Manâ cover version by Ronnie Jones
Our thanks to Lee Shaw in London who alerted us to this rare cover of âSugar Manâ by Ronnie Jones, off his 1975 4-track 7â single, which was (apparently) only released in Brazil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a20XGVjVzg
Sugar Man song featured in trailer for “Moffie” film
https://youtu.be/sr4SaDufN5o The year is 1981 and South Africaâs white minority government is embroiled in a conflict on the southern Angolan border. Like all white boys over the age of 16, Nicholas Van der Swart (Kai Luke Brummer) must complete two years of compulsory military service to defend the Apartheid regime. The threat of communism andContinueContinue reading “Sugar Man song featured in trailer for “Moffie” film”
Vinyl, CD’s, Books & Bric-a-Brac at Bothasig Market every Saturday
T1-Togetherâs mission is to raise funds for the diabetic community of South Africa and our vision is to assist the disadvantaged diabetic youth and financially assist with the training of diabetic alert dogs. Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm there is Market on the grounds of the Bothasig Library in Vryburger Road in Bothasig, Cape Town. MusicContinueContinue reading “Vinyl, CD’s, Books & Bric-a-Brac at Bothasig Market every Saturday”
A Spoonful Of Sugar And James returns to the Alma Café in Mowbray on Friday Sept 27th at 8pm
A Spoonful Of Sugar And James returns to the Alma CafĂ© in Mowbray on Friday Sept 27th at 8pm. Booking is as always absolutely essential by phone on 021 685 7377. 50 seats only. This innovative, informative and slightly irreverent performance sees the acclaimed South African singer-songwriter, James Stewart, joining Stephen âSugarâ Segerman, the man behindContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful Of Sugar And James returns to the Alma CafĂ© in Mowbray on Friday Sept 27th at 8pm”
Piet Botha – The Road (Documentary) Now Available
A Spoonful of Sugar and James at The Glencairn Hotel, 31st August 2019
A Spoonful Of Sugar & James The Glencairn Hotel 31 August Itâs been called âThe Greatest Music story of the past 50 yearsâ, the story of this wonderful and talented musician and his journey to his well-deserved and long-overdue fame. But enough about James Stewart đ In this innovative, informative and slightly irreverent show, JamesContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful of Sugar and James at The Glencairn Hotel, 31st August 2019”