The South African Rock Encyclopedia has recently updated its content, including new entries for artists such as Mel, Mel & Julian, and The Black Cat Bones. Adjustments were made to existing articles like Saron Gas/Seether, Kenny Henson’s Harambee, and Freedoms Children’s Mummies, alongside enhancements and the addition of AI artwork.
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TIME FOR SOME ROCK FROM SOUTH AFRICA featuring Freedoms Children, Otis Waygood, McCully Workshop, Hawk
This playlist showcases a few of Brian Currin’s favourite South African rock songs from 1966 to 1982.
Ramsay MacKay – The Suburbs Of Ur
Solo album by tortured genius Ramsay Mackay. Thanks to Leon Rossouw for posting album on Youtube.
Reflections (The Good, The Bad & The Ugly) Of My Life
This collection features prominent and obscure South African rock songs from the ’60s to the ’90s, curated by Brian Currin.
South African Rock Legends
Various playlists and albums featuring notable South African rock musicians and bands on Spotify.
Jive Talking and Eyeballing #14 [25 September 2020] featuring Jack Hammer, Falling Mirror, The Awakening
A series of one hour All-South African mixes to enhance the Facebook Group “Jive Talking and Eyeballing”, an interview showcase of both South African and International artists. Celebrating Gypsies and Ghosts. Tracks 1. Bus Station – Fly Paper Jet2. Morrison Hotel – Jack Hammer3. Judas – David’s Confession4. The Boogie Mansion – Martin Rocka AndContinueContinue reading “Jive Talking and Eyeballing #14 [25 September 2020] featuring Jack Hammer, Falling Mirror, The Awakening”
Jive Talking & Eyeballing #1 [26 June 2020] featuring Ă©Void, Albert Frost, Peach, Roger Lucey, Wonderboom
“Jive Talking and Eyeballing” features a one-hour South African music mix spotlighting Ă©Void. An interview with the band accompanies a curated selection of tracks from various local artists, enhancing the group’s experience.
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.
Free & Easy [1975 to 1990] A South African Pop & Rock Mix, featuring Rabbitt, Ă©Void, Johnny Clegg, Clout
A curated 3-hour mix features South African pop rock tracks from the late 1970s and 1980s, including original songs and covers, highlighting artists like Rabbitt, Johnny Clegg, and Lucky Dube.
50 Original South African Songs
This post presents a curated chronological list of 50 notable South African songs that are original, featuring various artists and genres, highlighting the country’s diverse musical heritage, without including any foreign cover songs.