Category Archives: SA Rock Digest
"A Far Country" – Robin Levetan album launch 16 June
Composer Neo Muyanga on the art of the soundtrack (via The Baxter Blog)
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Neo Muyanga is building up an impressive body of work as a composer for theatrical productions. Born in Soweto, he studied “the Italian madrigal tradition with choral maestro, Piero Poclen, in Trieste, Italy” before founding the ground-breaking acoustic folk duo Blk Sonshine. Neo has composed soundtracks for The Royal Shakespeare CompanyContinueContinue reading “Composer Neo Muyanga on the art of the soundtrack (via The Baxter Blog)”
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”
Jimmie Earl Perry's Knockin' On Heaven's Door featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Jimmie Earl Perry, Musician, Performer, UNAIDS’ South Africa Goodwill Ambassador and Director of the Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management’s Educational Theatre and Creative Arts Programme releases a new album Cape Town, April 23, 2010 The FIFA World Cup, the Icelandic volcano eruption, the release of the 2nd Jimmie Earl Perry album in South Africa… canContinueContinue reading “Jimmie Earl Perry's Knockin' On Heaven's Door featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo”
Persverklaring: Spookpsalms … ‘n nuwe Afrikaanse album deur Piet Botha
Na 8 jaar het die veteraan kunstenaar Piet Botha weer ‘n Afrikaanse album die lig laat sien.Die nuwe cd heet “Spookpsalms” en bevat 11 splinternuwe komposisies. “Daar was al ‘n paar liedjies maar toe die TV program “Wie lê waar” opduik het dit die hele album in ‘n ander rigting gestuur. Vanaf September tot DesemberContinueContinue reading “Persverklaring: Spookpsalms … ‘n nuwe Afrikaanse album deur Piet Botha”
Press Release: Zen Arcade’s Moonshine delivers a mighty kick
Right at the start of the new millennium, Zen Arcade stormed the local rock scene with their driving, melodic sound. Strong song writing a keen ear for hooks and solid live performances saw them grow into a national force to be reckoned with. Now, 10 years since Zen Arcade kicked off the millennium with theirContinueContinue reading “Press Release: Zen Arcade’s Moonshine delivers a mighty kick”
Fire Through The Window Score International TV Deal
International cosmetics powerhouse, Almay, have used South African quintet, Fire Through The Window’s “Do Do Do” in their latest television campaign featuring spokesmodel and actress, Kate Hudson. Fire Through The Window are no strangers to advertising. Their songs have been used before in local ads; twice by iPod, twice by Shox and once each byContinueContinue reading “Fire Through The Window Score International TV Deal”
A tribute show to the legend that was Jim Morrison.
MOONSHINE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: A tribute show to the legend that was Jim Morrison. The 3rd of July marks the untimely death of one of rocks greatest poets so on Friday the 1st of July we pay tribute to Jim and his Doors. Line-Up includes: Johnathan and Aiden Martin from the No Quarter band, Heidi Kriel,ContinueContinue reading “A tribute show to the legend that was Jim Morrison.”
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”