Tim Parr discusses his musical journey, highlighting his time with the band Baxtop, their success in the 1979 battle of the bands, and his later formation of the iconic 80s band Ella Mental in South Africa.
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Rock It Real with DJ Squeek and Jonathan Rat
Jonathan Rat interviewed by DJ Squeek on Rock It Real, Thursday, 8 January 2026, from 20:00 to midnight at Zeno FM.
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.
June 1965: Launch of Springbok Radio’s First Chart
On June 4, 1965, Springbok Radio launched its first music chart featuring popular songs from various artists, reflecting the era’s musical trends.
MUSIC POWER: The Story of Capital Radio 604
In the 1970s and 1980s, fake news and censorship divided a nation, but a small team launched Capital Radio 604 as a pirate radio station to spread the truth.
1984 THE FACTS AND FIGURES | South African Singles Charts
From https://sacharts.wordpress.com/2020/08/11/1984-the-facts-and-figures/ 1984 saw the start of the UK miners’ strike and that same year the Provisional IRA tried to assassinate Margaret Thatcher by planting a bomb at the Conservative Party’s conference in Brighton. The aids virus was discovered, and the computer game Tetris first appeared. The summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles whereContinueContinue reading “1984 THE FACTS AND FIGURES | South African Singles Charts”
Vinyl sales hit a 25-year high: John Maytham talks to Stephen “Sugar” Segerman
http://www.capetalk.co.za/articles/239026/vinyl-sales-hits-a-25-year-high Deloitte expects double-digit growth in the sales of vinyl records for the seventh consecutive year, passing the $1 billion mark for the first time since the 1980s. The professional services company expects 12-inch records to generate between 15% and 18% of all physical music sales. According to the Entertainment Retailers Association, vinyl outsold digitalContinueContinue reading “Vinyl sales hit a 25-year high: John Maytham talks to Stephen “Sugar” Segerman”
Four Years Of Presenting On All Jazz Radio
The Vagabond Jazz & Blues Show, started in October 2012, features eclectic Jazz and Blues with a focus on South African artists, airing every Wednesday from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Stephen “Sugar” Segerman interview on SAFM, 11 October 2015
Top Of The Charts | Cape Times, Friday June 5, 2015
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