Magazine: Issue #7, 20 July 2020 Website: Saffer Worldwide
Category Archives: Updates
Get A Haircut, Get A Real Job
Piet Botha was born on the 18th July 1955 and passed away on the 2nd June 2019 (today a year ago). I created a mix inspired by attending a variety of Piet’s gigs over the years, and discovering some of his many and varied influences. I have only just scratched the surface here, as Piet’sContinueContinue reading “Get A Haircut, Get A Real Job”
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Abstract Truth – 50 Years Ago
It was 50 years ago, round about this time, that acclaimed South African band Abstract Truth released their debut album, Totum. Before the end of 1970 a second album and a compilation had been issued. And then during 1971 the band imploded.
This is their story.
Sugar Man: A Rodriguez-inspired Mix, feat Large Professor, MonkeyWrench, Frank Sinatra | Brian Currin on Mixcloud Select
Sixto Rodriguez, Brian Currin, Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, 2 March 1998 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. HeContinueContinue reading “Sugar Man: A Rodriguez-inspired Mix, feat Large Professor, MonkeyWrench, Frank Sinatra | Brian Currin on Mixcloud Select”
Goeienag Generaal – Piet Botha
My all-time favourite Piet Botha song. The closest song I have ever heard that captures my experiences and feelings about the Border War. https://open.spotify.com/track/0QJuS8DCwuwDJNV6DKS4eM?si=e789a634a18f40c3
Last Days Of Beautiful by The Buckfever Underground
David Bowie – Rare & Remixed [1983 to 1989] Single Versions, Rarities & Remixes
The playlist inspired by David Bowie’s “Loving The Alien [1983-1988]” box set features notable tracks, including live performances and remixes, showcasing his diverse musical legacy.
A Saucerful Of Pink Floyd
A Pink Floyd mix inspired by the September 2018 tour set list of “Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets” band. Nick Mason, the drummer for Pink Floyd, formed his new band in 2018 to play pre-“Dark Side Of The Moon” psychedelic rock including many tunes from “The Syd Barrett Years”. They toured Europe in September 2018ContinueContinue reading “A Saucerful Of Pink Floyd”
The Bluest Blues – Vagabond Jazz & Blues Show – Wednesday, 25 January 2017
The Bluest Blues – Vagabond Jazz & Blues Show – Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 6pm to 8pm (Central African Time) on http://www.AllJazzRadio.co.za. Presented by Brian Currin from Mabu Vinyl. https://www.mixcloud.com/vagabondshow/the-bluest-blues-vagabond-jazz-blues-show-wednesday-25-january-2017/
