From City Press The old art of record collecting is still alive as independent record shops crop up across SA despite the growth of online music sales. Percy Mabandu lists 10 of his best 1 Mabu Vinyl This tune emporium was established in 2001 by Jacques Vosloo, who now co-owns it with Stephen Segerman. The store wasContinueContinue reading “The 10 best … record stores | City Press”
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Stephen Segerman speaks to Daily Maverick about Malik Bendjelloul
From Daily Maverick Malik Bendjelloul, the Swedish director of ‘Searching for Sugar Man’, has committed suicide aged 36. It’s just over a year since the documentary about folk musician Rodriguez won Bendjelloul an Oscar and captured the hearts of viewers all over the world. REBECCA DAVIS spoke to Bendjelloul’s subject and friend, Cape Town record-storeContinueContinue reading “Stephen Segerman speaks to Daily Maverick about Malik Bendjelloul”
THE REVIVAL OF THE VINYL RECORD | CNBCAfrica
This past weekend marked World Record Store day, which celebrated independent record stores and brought together music lovers from all over the globe. Now, despite a drop in CD sales and even music downloads, demand for LPs is the highest it’s been in decades. CNBC Africa’s Benedict Pather reveals why vinyl records are no longerContinueContinue reading “THE REVIVAL OF THE VINYL RECORD | CNBCAfrica”
Cape Town – Where The Locals Go
Vinyl Makes A Comeback | Finweek
Welcome to the new Mabu Vinyl Online Store!
Mabu Vinyl is the independent record store in Cape Town that has become very well known internationally thanks to its appearance in the Oscar-winning documentary ‘Searching For Sugar Man’. The Mabu Vinyl range of T-shirts is now available to buy online and the T-shirt prices include shipping by registered airmail to anywhere in the world.ContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the new Mabu Vinyl Online Store!”
Press Release Mean Black Mamba: Raw foot stomping roots music – Album launch Friday 11 Oct – Side Street Studios 48 Albert Road Woodstock
Mean Black Mamba: Raw foot stomping roots music that grooves your body and soul. Words of humor and hope sliding between writhing riffs and the insistent thump of a cowhide drum. This is afro swamp gospel, this is blues n’ roll. Gritty & hard hitting, the music winds you off the floor and twists youContinueContinue reading “Press Release Mean Black Mamba: Raw foot stomping roots music – Album launch Friday 11 Oct – Side Street Studios 48 Albert Road Woodstock”
Table Mountain Blues Summit – History of Blues in SA Competition
Table Mountain Blues Summit 2013 Venue: Hillcrest Quarry, Durbanville Dates: 22- 23 November 2013. The Table Mountain Blues Summit 2013 is set to give you a musical thrill that’s gonna groove your mojo soul! SA’s premier Blues Festival has found a new home at the Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville and on 22 and 23 November,ContinueContinue reading “Table Mountain Blues Summit – History of Blues in SA Competition”
R.I.P. Allan Faull
It is with the saddest hearts that we have to report the passing of one of the greatest guitarists and our very dear friend Allan Faull – the world has been robbed of an amazing human and a giant talent.
‘Crossing Borders, Driving North’ – 25 years down the road with NIBS
“This excellent career overview shows a voice full of wonder and humility of the songs it sings.” Rolling Stone **** (August 2013) “Each and every song on this collection is remarkable testament to what a truly original and consummate talent Nibs is and one of the best representations of truly original South African music.” “TheContinueContinue reading “‘Crossing Borders, Driving North’ – 25 years down the road with NIBS”