Zennith, later named Void, began in 1977 in South Africa. They struggled initially but found success in Zimbabwe, creating a distinctive sound. They evolved into Ă©Void, enjoying fame in the 1980s with innovative Afro-rock music.
Category Archives: SA Rock Digest
The South African Rock Digest Charts Playlist
A playlist inspired by The South African Rock Digest features various rock and pop tracks from 1999-2004.
Government Car – Like The Dawn [1997]
Piet Botha – The Road (Documentary) Now Available
RIP Johnny Clegg 7 June 1953 to 16 July 2019
An all-South African Rock mix as heard on Shelter Radio in Greece
The Vagabond Show as originally heard on Shelter Radio in Greece. An all-South African Rock mix. https://www.shelter-radio.gr/ A one hour show on Shelter Radio every Tuesday 19.00 to 20.00 (Greek Time) and repeats every Saturday 20.00 to 21.00 (Greek Time). Please also take a listen to:
Sugar Man: A Rodriguez-inspired Mix, feat Large Professor, MonkeyWrench, Frank Sinatra | Brian Currin on Mixcloud Select
Sixto Rodriguez was born on the 10th July 1942, and his amazing story was the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching For Sugar Man”. Rodriguez was influenced by a variety of artists including Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Reed, Jefferson Airplane and many others. He has also been a great influence on artists from variousContinueContinue reading “Sugar Man: A Rodriguez-inspired Mix, feat Large Professor, MonkeyWrench, Frank Sinatra | Brian Currin on Mixcloud Select”
RIP Piet Botha 18 July 1955 to 2 June 2019
ROCK LEGENDS: SOUTH AFRICA featuring Hawk, Abstract Truth, Otis Waygood, Freedoms Children, Suck
Five tunes each from The Big Five of South African Classic Rock, from the late ’60s to the early ’70s. 1. African Day – Hawk2. Blue Wednesday Speaks – Abstract Truth3. You’re Late Miss Kate – Otis Waygood Blues Band4. The Whip – Suck5. 1999 – Freedoms Children6. Kalahari Dry – Hawk7. Silver Trees -ContinueContinue reading “ROCK LEGENDS: SOUTH AFRICA featuring Hawk, Abstract Truth, Otis Waygood, Freedoms Children, Suck”
TIME TO SUCK – THE FLIPSIDE TO INVESTING? | Garth Chilvers & Tom Jasiukowicz
The article discusses the rising value of South African vinyl records, highlighting the specific case of “Time to Suck” by the band SUCK, which sharply appreciates in worth among collectors.