From Jive Talking and Eyeballing Facebook Group Lloyd Ross is synonymous with Shifty Records and the Vyfster theme, for releasing albums by Sankomota, Koos Kombuis, the Kalahari Surfers, Vusi Mahlasela, Tananas and many other artists who would probably not have been recorded otherwise. Shifty Records did ground-breaking work for alternative and underground music in SouthContinueContinue reading “Lloyd Ross – Shifty Records and other soundtracks | Jive Talking and Eyeballing”
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Carl Raubenheimer – Illegal Gatherings and Corporal Punishment | Jive Talking and Eyeballing
From Jive Talking and Eyeballing Facebook Group Q. Howzit Carl, It is an honour for me to be able to help tell your story because as far as I know it never has. Did you start playing in Springs and carry on in Grahamstown or the other way round?A. My first band was in Springs,ContinueContinue reading “Carl Raubenheimer – Illegal Gatherings and Corporal Punishment | Jive Talking and Eyeballing”
Singing the praises of South African popular-music legends | South African Post Office Stamp Programme 2014
From South African Post Office “Music can change the world because it can change people,”said 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”
Sit Dit Af – Johannes Kerkorrel (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Sit Dit Af – Johannes Kerkorrel (Turn OFF the telly) I’m sure we all loved seeing the friendly face of PW Botha on our TV’s almost every night during those dark days of apartheid. No? I didn’t think so. Well, you are not alone, Johannes Kerkorrel (real name: Ralph John Rabie) felt the same way,ContinueContinue reading “Sit Dit Af – Johannes Kerkorrel (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”
Lisa se Klavier – Koos Kombuis (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Lisa se Klavier – Koos Kombuis (Do tramps really dream of piano playing women?) Koos Kombuis (real name AndrĂ© le Roux du Toit) was one of the leading figures of the VoĂ«lvry tour that brought alternative Afrikaans music to the masses in South Africa. There was a lot of anger at the apartheid government runningContinueContinue reading “Lisa se Klavier – Koos Kombuis (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”
Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Trusted Sources
Indie label owners are irascible. They’re more into music than profits. They’re opinionated. They cull through the options and then serve up music you’ll be interested in, if they’ve already gained your trust. – Bob Lefsetz via Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Trusted Sources.
Winston’s Jive Mix-Up
Winston’s Jive Mix-up was indeed a mix-up. It was 1986 when Mbaqanga saxophonist Winston Nyaunda joined up with Adam Reinecke, a folky groove guitarist to form a new Jive band. Winston had learnt his trade playing penny-whistle on the streets of Joburg, later touring with the Soul Brothers and Mahlatini & the Mahotello Queens, andContinueContinue reading “Winston’s Jive Mix-Up”
Forces Favourites [LP 1986]
“Forces Favourites” is an influential 80s album featuring politically charged songs reflecting South Africa’s turbulent past, blending upbeat and somber sounds, offering a memorable listening experience.