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.
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South African Mixtape May 2017
A diverse selection of recent South African music across genres like pop, house, indie rock, ska, r&b, and soul.
Worldwide FM presents ‘Cape Town Sounds’ with Gilles Peterson
Worldwide FM presents ‘Cape Town Sounds’, an audio documentary which explores the rich musical heritage of Cape Town, as part of Lufthansa’s #LHcityofthemonth campaign. The documentary follows Gilles over the course of the day as he sets out to learn about the history of the city’s music, and infiltrate the dynamic contemporary scene. He beginsContinueContinue reading “Worldwide FM presents ‘Cape Town Sounds’ with Gilles Peterson”
Konfyt – A Mix Of South African Jams
A variety of jams with a distinct South African flavour, compiled by Brian Currin Tracks Ingoma – Khumbula Orang Otang – Brian Finch Write Your Name – The Branch Dig It – Kalahari Surfers Dance Sum More – Mango Groove We Are Growing (12″ mix) – Margaret Singana Weekend Special – Spoek Mathambo featuring OkmalumkoolkatContinueContinue reading “Konfyt – A Mix Of South African Jams”
The Mabu Vinyl Blue Trommel Basement aka “The Basement”
The Mabu Vinyl Blue Trommel Basement, to give it its full official name, is a section of the Mabu Vinyl Storeroom, which is situated in Oranjezicht, just a short distance from the Mabu Vinyl shop in Gardens. While Mabu Vinyl’s well-known shop in Rheede Street will always be filled to the rafters with lotsContinueContinue reading “The Mabu Vinyl Blue Trommel Basement aka “The Basement””
Ingrid Jonker: Die Kind Is Nog Jonger available at Mabu Vinyl
INGRID JONKER”Die Kind Is Nog Jonger”(The Child Is Still Younger)36-artist double tribute album a Flamedrop Productions & Sound Action Promotions release “Die Kind Is Nog Jonger”, the much anticipated multi-artist tribute album to acclaimed South African poet Ingrid Jonker is seeing the light of day on Friday 3 June!It will be released on double CDContinueContinue reading “Ingrid Jonker: Die Kind Is Nog Jonger available at Mabu Vinyl”
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Mabu Vinyl in Business Day, July 2015
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The Black Cat Bones at Otterlake Easter Festival, 4th April 2015
The BLACK CAT BONES will be appearing at Otterlake Easter Festival on the 4th April. And you can also hear Black Cat Bones and many other great South African blues artists on The Vagabond Blues show on All Jazz Radio every Thursday afternoon, 4pm to 6pm (CAT) with your host Brian Currin.