Punk In Durban! The Punk In Africa Premiere After an epic two years in production, the documentary film PUNK IN AFRICA will have its local premiere in South Africa at the 32nd Durban International Film festival on 28 July 2011. The film is directed by Keith Jones and Deon Maas and will have its firstContinueContinue reading “Punk In Durban! The Punk In Africa Premiere”
Category Archives: Research
Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (More sophisticated than the arse-elbow debate) Sometimes quirky songs can end up being just embarrassing. The best way to avoid that is to consult your nearest ‘Encyclopaedia of Artists From The Late 1800’s To Early 1900’s Who Have Unpronounceable Names’ (available in paperback fromContinueContinue reading “Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (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 André le Roux du Toit) was one of the leading figures of the Voëlvry 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)”
Die Mystic Boer – Valiant Swart
Die Mystic Boer – Valiant Swart (Dis ’n Groot Avontuur) I can’t help but think of The Doors’ ‘Riders On The Storm’ when I hear this song. Not that ‘Die Mystic Boer’ is a rip off of Jim Morrison’s classic, it’s just that it has a similar texture to it, and, on certain versions whereContinueContinue reading “Die Mystic Boer – Valiant Swart”
Live music venue (Oldies)
Michael wrote: I am looking for a live music venue in Cape Town for oldies music (1960- 1980). Thanks Michael
Sherry Ray
Selwyn Schneider wrote: I have a question for you. I come from East London and when I was about 12 – 13 there was a local girl named Sharon Rayton who made a version of Stupid Cupid under the name of Sherry Ray. I wonder if you have come across her in all your researchContinueContinue reading “Sherry Ray”
Track listing for 'Yesterday's Best Volume 1'
Marius asked about the track listing for ‘Yesterday’s Best Volume 1’. Brian provided a detailed list of songs and artists featured on the album, showcasing a variety of genres and performers.
old songs
De La Ray wrote Brian it is a pleasure to hear some old songs again including (please stay.) Thanks for this. I have three questions for your music expertise. 1) I am looking for a song called: “Picture of patches” do you know it? 2) on a springbok hits (I think it may have beenContinueContinue reading “old songs”
Superfine / The View / Civil Twilight
Sara wrote: Greetings from New York! About a year ago, I was introduced to Cape Town native rockers, Civil Twilight. I was instantly captivated with their music, and even more so with their live performances. Over the course of a few short years they’ve gone from playing empty bars to playing their first headlining tourContinueContinue reading “Superfine / The View / Civil Twilight”
Hey little girl
Fritz wrote: This is a old SA pop song- Hey little girl, I like to know who is the band-