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.
Category Archives: Mabu Vinyl
Vinyl, CD’s, Books & Bric-a-Brac at Bothasig Market every Saturday
T1-Together’s 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”
TIME TO SUCK – THE FLIPSIDE TO INVESTING? | Garth Chilvers & Tom Jasiukowicz
The article discusses the rising value of South African vinyl records, highlighting the specific case of “Time to Suck” by the band SUCK, which sharply appreciates in worth among collectors.
THE BEST RECORD STORES TO VISIT IN RED CITIES | RadissonRed
Extracted from https://www.radissonred.com/blog/music/the-best-record-stores-to-visit-in-red-cities/ Immortalized in the Searching for Sugar Man documentary film, this is a great introduction to African rhythms and the genres are as broad and all-encompassing as the continent itself. Hip hop, house, jazz, soul, funk, R&B – check. But add rock, pop, techno and dancehall too – and you’re still not evenContinueContinue reading “THE BEST RECORD STORES TO VISIT IN RED CITIES | RadissonRed”
Oh! My Vinyl!!!
SALE on 7” and 12” Singles At Mabu Vinyl Fresh Batches have arrived…!! – House, Techno and Dance, etc…. –  All Genres – Plenty Of Picture Sleeves – Two Listening Facilities Available Where?? Mabu Vinyl, 2 Rheede Street, Gardens, Cape Town When??? Saturday 1st July – starts 1pm, all afternoon….!!!! See you there…!!!!
South African Mixtape May 2017
A diverse selection of recent South African music across genres like pop, house, indie rock, ska, r&b, and soul.
Worldwide FM presents ‘Cape Town Sounds’ with Gilles Peterson
Worldwide FM presents ‘Cape Town Sounds’, an audio documentary which explores the rich musical heritage of Cape Town, as part of Lufthansa’s #LHcityofthemonth campaign. The documentary follows Gilles over the course of the day as he sets out to learn about the history of the city’s music, and infiltrate the dynamic contemporary scene. He beginsContinueContinue reading “Worldwide FM presents ‘Cape Town Sounds’ with Gilles Peterson”
Gilles Peterson at Mabu Vinyl Basement
Gilles Peterson with Jacques, Mighty and Sugar from Mabu Vinyl, during his visit to the Mabu Vinyl Basement in Cape Town.
Syd Kitchen Scars That Shine at Mabu Vinyl
“Syd Kitchen Scars That Shine” book now available at Mabu Vinyl. Copies have been autographed by author DonvĂ© Lee. Syd Kitchen
NICK TURNER – Home and Secure
Album Review: NICK TURNER – Home and Secure Source: afribeat.com by Struan Douglas “Be nice!” After a host of recent projects and from New York to Cape Town, Sons of Trout founder member Nick Turner has gone back to his dub reggae rock best. He is currently touring South Africa in various musical collaborations sharing, ‘HomeContinueContinue reading “NICK TURNER – Home and Secure”