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Early âSugar Manâ cover version by Ronnie Jones
Our thanks to Lee Shaw in London who alerted us to this rare cover of âSugar Manâ by Ronnie Jones, off his 1975 4-track 7â single, which was (apparently) only released in Brazil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a20XGVjVzg
Sugar Man song featured in trailer for “Moffie” film
https://youtu.be/sr4SaDufN5o The year is 1981 and South Africaâs white minority government is embroiled in a conflict on the southern Angolan border. Like all white boys over the age of 16, Nicholas Van der Swart (Kai Luke Brummer) must complete two years of compulsory military service to defend the Apartheid regime. The threat of communism andContinueContinue reading “Sugar Man song featured in trailer for “Moffie” film”
A Spoonful Of Sugar And James returns to the Alma Café in Mowbray on Friday Sept 27th at 8pm
A Spoonful Of Sugar And James returns to the Alma CafĂ© in Mowbray on Friday Sept 27th at 8pm. Booking is as always absolutely essential by phone on 021 685 7377. 50 seats only. This innovative, informative and slightly irreverent performance sees the acclaimed South African singer-songwriter, James Stewart, joining Stephen âSugarâ Segerman, the man behindContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful Of Sugar And James returns to the Alma CafĂ© in Mowbray on Friday Sept 27th at 8pm”
A Spoonful of Sugar and James at The Glencairn Hotel, 31st August 2019
A Spoonful Of Sugar & James The Glencairn Hotel 31 August Itâs been called âThe Greatest Music story of the past 50 yearsâ, the story of this wonderful and talented musician and his journey to his well-deserved and long-overdue fame. But enough about James Stewart đ In this innovative, informative and slightly irreverent show, JamesContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful of Sugar and James at The Glencairn Hotel, 31st August 2019”
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”
Sugar Man: A Rodriguez-inspired Mix, feat Large Professor, MonkeyWrench, Frank Sinatra | Brian Currin on Mixcloud Select
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. He has also been a great influence on artists from variousContinueContinue reading “Sugar Man: A Rodriguez-inspired Mix, feat Large Professor, MonkeyWrench, Frank Sinatra | Brian Currin on Mixcloud Select”
A Spoonful Of Sugar And James at Noordhoek on 28 February 2019
It’s been called “The Greatest Music story of the past 60 years”, the story of this wonderful and talented musician and his journey to his well-deserved and long-overdue fame. But enough about James Stewart. In this innovative, informative and slightly irreverent show, James joins Stephen âSugarâ Segerman, the person behind the rediscovery of Sixto RodriguezContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful Of Sugar And James at Noordhoek on 28 February 2019”
A Spoonful Of Sugar And James
http://www.brucedennill.co.za/music-interview-james-stewart-stephen-sugar-segerman-getting-sweet-on-songcraft-or-an-un-usual-combination/ Itâs been called âThe Greatest Music Story of the past 50 yearsâ, the tale of this wonderful and talented musician and his journey to his well-deserved and long-overdue fame. But enough about James Stewartâ! In this innovative, informative and slightly irreverent show, James joins Stephen âSugarâ Segerman, the man behind the rediscovery of SixtoContinueContinue reading “A Spoonful Of Sugar And James”
Worldwide FM presents ‘Cape Town Sounds’ with Gilles Peterson
Worldwide FM presents ‘Cape Town Sounds’, an audio documentary which explores the rich musical heritage of Cape Town, as part of Lufthansa’s #LHcityofthemonth campaign. The documentary follows Gilles over the course of the day as he sets out to learn about the history of the city’s music, and infiltrate the dynamic contemporary scene. He beginsContinueContinue reading “Worldwide FM presents ‘Cape Town Sounds’ with Gilles Peterson”