The “Revelations” album, a 1971 musical anthology for Glastonbury Fayre, reflects significant ’70s artists like Bowie and Grateful Dead. It captures the festival’s essence, held free of charge, uniting spontaneous entertainment and legendary performances during a culturally transformative era.
Category Archives: Mixes
From Cassettes to Streaming: A Lifetime of Making Mixtapes
My late father once observed: “You are still making mixtapes like you did as a teenager, just the technology has improved.” From cassettes to streaming, the impulse to share music has never changed.
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.
Springbok Hit Parade [LP 1970] (The First One)
The Springbok Hit Parade, initiated in 1970 by Ken Talbot, aimed to provide affordable access to popular hits from Springbok Radio. Various well-known musicians contributed, and the series experienced significant success despite quality criticisms.
Exploring South African Compilation Albums: From Vinyl to Digital
A nostalgic exploration of South African radio and music compilation albums reveals a curated collection spanning popular hits and underground treasures. It appeals to those longing for the art of music discovery from earlier eras.
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.
’70s Compilation Albums that helped shape my music tastes
This post discusses essential ’70s compilation albums that shaped Brian Currin’s music tastes, highlighting influential bands and soundtracks that introduced him to diverse rock genres and iconic songs throughout his youth.
Sounds of South Africa: A Musical Journey | Mixtapes.org.za
“Sounds of South Africa” features 20 diverse tracks from renowned artists, showcasing various genres like jazz, rock, and mbaqanga. This mixtape aims to connect international audiences with South Africa’s vibrant musical heritage.
Sugar Music Recommends… 18 November 2022
Part of a series of recommended listening from the guys who bring you the South African Rock Music Digest and SugarMan.org. Some old, some new, some borrowed, some blues, and mostly South African.
The Suitcase Show: South African Music Mixes featuring Piet Botha, Koos Kombuis, Valiant Swart, David Kramer, Anton Goosen and many more
Every vagabond needs a suitcase.