Piet Botha, a musical pioneer, used powerful, evocative lyrics to resonate with the struggles of his generation, blending humour and introspection while showcasing vivid storytelling in Afrikaans.
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Touring with the Legend â A tribute to Rodriguez
Featuring Graham Gillot: Guitarist from SA & USA Tours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TzwMMGZgqQ&authuser=0 âTouring with the Legendâ is the ultimate Rodriguez tribute show. Get to know the man behind the Legend, as the show celebrates the music of Rodriguez, with personal stories from the road during his tours in South Africa and the USA. Featuring a Live BandContinueContinue reading “Touring with the Legend â A tribute to Rodriguez”
What Am I Creating? A Website for South African Rock Legends, Clout
I first heard Clout’s “Substitute” on Springbok Radio in late 1977, while I was in the army. It charted in January 1978. When I started the South African Rock Encyclopedia website in 1999, Clout were one of the first bands that I included. Recently I decided to expand their entry into a full-blown website. CloutContinueContinue reading “What Am I Creating? A Website for South African Rock Legends, Clout”
What Am I Creating? A Website for South African Rock Legends, Rabbitt
Rabbitt was a beloved 70s band, known for their rock music and unique style, impacting fans greatly.
What Am I Listening To? Locomotive Breath by Rabbitt featuring Trevor Rabin
Rabbitt’s 1972 cover of Jethro Tull’s “Locomotive Breath” achieved chart success, reaching #11 on Springbok Radio and showcasing significant musical collaboration.
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.
McCully/Mackay – Garden Of The Snake
On 18 August 2023, Mountain Records released the second album by experienced progârock duo McCully/Mackay, âGarden of the Snake,â a bold, expansive followâup to their acclaimed debut âThe Unicorns Are Screaming.â
The Gathering – In The End
The Gathering â âIn the Endâ – The approach to press is to secure 170 copies paid for before we go into full production. If we donât hit that number, all monies paid will be reimbursed in full. Our official campaign began on 1 May and will run up until 31 July.
Sounds of South Africa: A Musical Journey | Mixtapes.org.za
“Sounds of South Africa” features 20 diverse tracks from renowned artists, showcasing various genres like jazz, rock, and mbaqanga. This mixtape aims to connect international audiences with South Africa’s vibrant musical heritage.
New Video: Steve Louw – Driving Through The Night
https://youtu.be/6pl_VSbOqDQ Steve Louw – Driving Through The Night The official video for “Driving Through The Night”, created by Jacqui Van Staden and Kian Eriksen. Written by Steve Louw. From the album “Thunder And Rain”, released 11 November 2022. Produced by Kevin Shirley. Stream/download “Thunder And Rain” album:https://orcd.co/SteveLouwThunderAndRain STEVE LOUW ONLINEhttp://stevelouw.com/https://instagram.com/stevelouw/https://twitter.com/stevelouwmusichttps://facebook.com/stevelouwmusic/https://sptfy.com/stevelouwhttps://apple.co/3iKTV9g NOTES ON THE SONGby SteveContinueContinue reading “New Video: Steve Louw – Driving Through The Night”