Ipi ‘N Tombia featuring Margaret Singana released the LP “The Warrior” in 1973, blending traditional African music and rock. Margaret’s powerful vocals and diverse tracks highlight Africa’s cultural essence.
Category Archives: South African Rock Music Digest
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South African rock legend Steve Louw reunites with Big Sky for a concert in Stellenbosch, alongside the Springbok Nude Girls and Squeal upcoming performances.
The South African Rock Music DigestÂ
The South African Rock Music Digest, established on January 27, 1999, by Brian Currin and Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, was a free weekly e-magazine that covered South African rock and pop music until April 12, 2004. It served as a news outlet for The South African Rock Encyclopedia, documenting the local music scene.
Sugar Music Recommends… 2 December 2022
A playlist featuring a diverse mix of South African music, showcasing a blend of old and new tracks.
#MusicExchange: Steve Louw releases new album Headlight Dreams | Biz Community
From Biz Community, by Martin Myers It’s hard to believe the last music we heard from Steve Louw arrived seven long years ago. With the wait now finally over, fans right around the world are already embracing the pop-rock icon’s return with arms wide open. The past year has been a rich and hugely rewardingContinueContinue reading “#MusicExchange: Steve Louw releases new album Headlight Dreams | Biz Community”
Great Local Musicians #2020-45: Steve Louw, last heard on All Night Radio | Jive Talking & Eyeballing
From Jive Talking & Eyeballing by Ernesto Garcia Marques, April 2021, edited by Brian Currin, May 2021 Anyone who supported local South African music will remember All Night Radio, the blues rock band from Stellenbosch who were truly world class. I have been meaning to interview Steve for the longest time and now that heContinueContinue reading “Great Local Musicians #2020-45: Steve Louw, last heard on All Night Radio | Jive Talking & Eyeballing”
Building Websites Since 1997
Brian Currin has been creating websites since 1997 and co-founded a South African rock music site in 1999.
The Men Behind The Search For Sugar Man | YourLMG, February 2013
The article details the origins of the SA Rock Digest newsletter, highlighting the friendship between Stephen Segerman and Brian Currin, who revived interest in musician Rodriguez through their online efforts, culminating in an Oscar-nominated documentary.
The Citizen Online | iTunes launched in South Africa – Business News
Apple expanded its ultra-successful online store iTunes to South Africa on Tuesday, giving music fans access to a library of local and international hits. via The Citizen Online | iTunes launched in South Africa – Business News.
Cape Town gets extra Rodriguez show | Channel24
Cape Town – Big Concerts announced on Wednesday that an extra Cape Town show has been added for legendary singer-songwriter Rodriguez’s tour to South Africa in 2013. With three sold-out shows so far, the extra performance was added due to an overwhelming demand and will be taking place on Thursday, 21 February 2013, a dayContinueContinue reading “Cape Town gets extra Rodriguez show | Channel24”