The mixtape, originally named Music Of Our Time Vol. 2, highlights tracks from albums influential to the creator, capturing the essence of that era and is part of a handwritten mixtape archive.
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Top Of The Charts | Cape Times, Friday June 5, 2015
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A Year Of Presenting The Blues On All Jazz Radio
Dirk Ace and Brian Currin September 2013 On the 4th of October 2012, at age 53, I started something new in my life, presenting a two-hour blues show on the then brand new internet radio station, All Jazz Radio. Despite my reluctance founder Eric Alan encouraged me to give it a go, and here weContinueContinue reading “A Year Of Presenting The Blues On All Jazz Radio”
Vagabond Blues Show, 13 June 2013 featuring interview with Piet Botha & Akkedis
Two hours of great blues on All Jazz Radio, featuring an interview with South African legends, Piet Botha (RIP 2019) (from Lyzyrd Kyngs & Jack Hammer) and Arthur & Rudi Dennis (from Akkedis & Lyzyrd Kyngs). Interview starts at about 43 minutes. Update May 2020 This was my first Mixcloud upload. I was looking forContinueContinue reading “Vagabond Blues Show, 13 June 2013 featuring interview with Piet Botha & Akkedis”
The Men Behind The Search For Sugar Man | YourLMG, February 2013
The article details the origins of the SA Rock Digest newsletter, highlighting the friendship between Stephen Segerman and Brian Currin, who revived interest in musician Rodriguez through their online efforts, culminating in an Oscar-nominated documentary.
Martin Raphael and Ramases are not the same person
Ramases and Sel, 1975 | Photo: Pennie Smith It was reported by many reviewers and reissue liner note writers that Ramases’ real name was Martin Raphael. However in May 2012, Dorothy, better known to Ramases fans as Sel (or Selket), advised that her late husband, Ramases (real name Barrington Frost) and Martin Raphael were notContinueContinue reading “Martin Raphael and Ramases are not the same person”
âSearching For Sugar Manâ Wins Two Awards At Sundance Film Festival | PT Music
âSearching For Sugar Manâ garnered two awards, The âWorld Cinema Audience Award: Documentaryâ and âWorld Cinema Documentary Special Jury Prize for its Celebration of the Artistic Spiritâ. To receive both an audience award and a critics award is a very rare occurrence indeed and had only happened once before since Sundance was founded in 1981 by Robert Redford. It was also one the first films sold at the Festival, being snapped up by Sony Pictures Classics.
50 Original South African Songs
This post presents a curated chronological list of 50 notable South African songs that are original, featuring various artists and genres, highlighting the country’s diverse musical heritage, without including any foreign cover songs.
Rock Memories: 70s Acoustic Rock
As a teenager in the ’70s I compiled cassette tapes of my favourite songs. Much later on I compiled CD-Rs, and even later iTunes playlists on my computer. And now YouTube videos on a WordPress blog. So I am still doing the same thing I always loved, making my own compilations, just the technology hasContinueContinue reading “Rock Memories: 70s Acoustic Rock”
Eleven Of The Best Classic Rock Songs Released in 2011
In 2011, Classic Rock enthusiasts experienced a memorable year with the release and reissue of iconic albums featuring rare tracks. Notable songs included renditions from Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, and Pink Floyd, showcasing both live performances and alternative versions, sparking nostalgia for fans of the genre.