From Martin Myers The Rockets album includes a Welcome To Cape Town medley Long Street’s Festival on 4th December Line-up: 12:00 – 13:20 Cultural Performers 13:30 Alistair Izobell & Band 13:55 Alistair Izobell sings Welcome to Cape Town, joined by Zakumi to welcome FIFA representatives to launch the Fan Fest project. 14:00 Fan Fest launchContinueContinue reading “Long Street Final Draw STREET PARTY – 4th December”
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Two brand new McCully Workshop Tracks Now Available
McCully Workshop, who formed in the late 60’s, and had a huge hit in the 70’s with ‘Buccaneer’, are back in the studio working on a new album, tentatively titled ‘Work In Progress’. The current line-up is the classic 70’s group consisting of brothers Mike and Tully McCully, Richard Black and Rupert Mellor. Cape TownContinueContinue reading “Two brand new McCully Workshop Tracks Now Available”
Heroes Wear Red Brutal Legend Tour
Heroes Wear Red Embark On December Coastal Tour 2009 has been a year of change, trials and tribulations for HWR, but from that has come enormous success. The band’s debut album Surviving September has thus far delivered two hugely successful singles, the first being “Beautiful Way”, released to radio in February of this year. GainingContinueContinue reading “Heroes Wear Red Brutal Legend Tour”
My Favourite Rock Albums Of The Decade, 2000-2009
As a teenager in the ’70s, the album was the ultimate thing. I would spend long hours listening to Dark Side Of The Moon, Made In Japan, Tales From Topographic Oceans, Tommy, etc in their entirety and without interruption … except for turning over the vinyl, of course. Over the last while albums have becomeContinueContinue reading “My Favourite Rock Albums Of The Decade, 2000-2009”
Winston’s Jive Mix-Up
Winston’s Jive Mix-up was indeed a mix-up. It was 1986 when Mbaqanga saxophonist Winston Nyaunda joined up with Adam Reinecke, a folky groove guitarist to form a new Jive band. Winston had learnt his trade playing penny-whistle on the streets of Joburg, later touring with the Soul Brothers and Mahlatini & the Mahotello Queens, andContinueContinue reading “Winston’s Jive Mix-Up”
Forces Favourites [LP 1986]
“Forces Favourites” is an influential 80s album featuring politically charged songs reflecting South Africa’s turbulent past, blending upbeat and somber sounds, offering a memorable listening experience.
Canamii – Concept
“Concept,” released in 1980 by Canamii (Phillip Nel and Claire Whittaker), is a rare South African prog-rock album noted for its keyboard-driven sound, soaring vocals, and musical influences from ELP and Renaissance.
Slowly From The South – a compendium of South African Progressive Music 1970-2008
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Duncan Mackay – Chimera
The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Rock Legends > 1970s > Duncan Mackay > Chimera Tracks Morpheus [11.29] 12 Tone Nostalgia [8.23] Song For Witches [19.56] Bonus Track The Opening [7.03]Â recorded 1990 All songs composed by Duncan Mackay https://open.spotify.com/album/73ajalPWeyGQUOm3xCI8Ht?si=hNeVIrS7QKmRMbfLZ-N_cQ Musicians Duncan Mackay: Vocals, piano, Hammond B3 organ, Denon electric piano, clavichord, ARP synthesizer Gordon Mackay: Violin, electric piano, piano Mike Gray: DrumsContinueContinue reading “Duncan Mackay – Chimera”
Blues From The Deep South (Of Africa)
Brian Currin reflects on his musical journey starting in South Africa, his passion for collecting music, and highlights the diverse South African blues scene, culminating in a tribute to guitarist Albert Frost’s impressive abilities and performances.