Searching for Sugar Man, about a singer whose musical star faded without a trace until he was rediscovered in South Africa, won the best documentary feature Oscar on Sunday. The film tells the story of Sixto Rodriguez, who made two albums in the early 1970s but then quit music – and who knows nothing aboutContinueContinue reading “‘Searching For Sugar Man’ wins the Oscar | iafrica.com”
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On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight, apart from the usual MIX of Blues, Jazz, Classic Rock, Metal, Horn and Latin Rock, I will be chatting to Donovan of extremely talented SA band, FEED THE WOLF. Show will start at 6.15pm again, thru to midnight. Special feature will be on UK rockers, EAST OF EDEN.ContinueContinue reading
Clint Cunningham on the RockIt Scientist on Friday Night
Another brim-full evening on The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tomorrow (Friday) night! Once again, I will be on from 6.15pm until midnight. CLINT CUNNINGHAM (of Clint & Co fame), who will shortly be joining the station as a Rockfest presenter (Wednesdays, midnight to 02am Thursdays), will be in the studio with me, playing a fewContinueContinue reading “Clint Cunningham on the RockIt Scientist on Friday Night”
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight
Praying Mantis On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight: starting from 6pm thru to midnight, it’s gonna be a pretty full and busy show!! At 7pm, interview with Cindy Alter and Stewart Irving of the fantastic and very popular Alter Irving – they will also be playing a few acoustic tracks live in the studio!ContinueContinue reading “On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight”
Cold Blood on The RockIt Scientist tonight
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm on Friday night (between 8pm and midnight), special feature on COLD BLOOD, one of the greatest horn rock bands of all time, led by the lovely LYDIA PENSE! Plus the usual MIX of blues, jazz, metal, rock, etc etc. Note that I will be doing the 6pm to 8pmContinueContinue reading “Cold Blood on The RockIt Scientist tonight”
Sweet Soul Music – Piet Botha & Soweto String Quartet (Jam Sandwich)
Musical collaboration from Episode 2 of Season 3 of the award winning Jam Sandwich TV Show! Episode premiered 19 December 2012 at 22h00 on SABC 2. Piet Botha & Soweto String Quartet got together to create the track Sweet Soul Music!
David’s Confession – About Time on the RockIt Scientist on Friday Night
A bit early for a posting for my show this coming Friday night (25th of Jan), but just wanted to let you know that I will be featuring almost the entire DAVID’S CONFESSION – ABOUT TIME album as my weekly special feature (between 9 and 10pm). I have the narrative from the live show andContinueContinue reading “David’s Confession – About Time on the RockIt Scientist on Friday Night”
Stand a chance of winning Tickets to Bon Jovi or Metallica | Music Exchange
BIG Concerts have kindly Sponsored Music Exchange with: 4 Bon Jovi Tickets 4 Metallica Tickets To qualify for Entry: Please go to the Music Exchange Facebook site and Like our Page. Write on our Facebook Wall and Tell us what you as an Artist or Professional are hoping to achieve from been at this year’sContinueContinue reading “Stand a chance of winning Tickets to Bon Jovi or Metallica | Music Exchange”
Big Concerts adds 4th Cape Town Rodriguez show | Channel24
Cape Town – Big Concerts announced that another Cape Town show has been added for legendary singer-songwriter Rodriguez’s tour in South Africa in February. With three sold-out shows so far in Cape Town, the extra performance was added due to an overwhelming demand and will be taking place on Saturday, 9 February. This will alsoContinueContinue reading “Big Concerts adds 4th Cape Town Rodriguez show | Channel24”
Music Exchange 2013 getting down to the business of making music / Call for DEMO’s
Music Exchange 2013 getting down to the business of making music / Call for DEMO’s Music Exchange, South Africa’s two day independent music conference that gets everyone in the music industry talking, is set to take place from 21-22 March 2013. As a much-anticipated highlight on the Cape Town music calendar, Music Exchange brings theContinueContinue reading “Music Exchange 2013 getting down to the business of making music / Call for DEMO’s”