In this week’s show we will be digging around the roots of South African music skimming through a very rough history as a primer to get the series going.
In Episode 1 we feature the music of:
- The Jazz Dazzlers – “Diepkloof Ekhaya” (American Release 1960)
- Solomon Linda’s Original Evening Birds – “Mbube” (1939)
- David de Lange – “Suikerbossie” (1936)
- Spokes Mashiyane – “Chobolo” (1954)
- Jonas Gwangwa & African Explosion – “Afradellic” (1968)
- Four Jacks and a Jill – “Master Jack” (1968)
- Rabbitt – “Charlie” (1976)
- Clout – “Substitute” (1978)
- Radio Rats – “ZX Dan” (1979)
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Amabutho (1973)
- The Mahotella Queens – “Umculo Kawupheli” (1973)
- Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuze – “Burnout” (1984)
- Dear Reader – “Down Under, Mining” (2013)
These are the links to artists and events covered in our news section:
- Sharon Katz & The Peace Train
- Christine Vaindirlis
- Seether
- Green Arrows
- Festival voor het Afrikaans
- Jeremy Loops Competition (closes 22 May)
- Dear Reader
We will really appreciate your feedback. We’re always open to suggestions and even requests! If you’re a South African musician living or touring internationally, do let us know about your concerts, album releases or tours – we’d love to give you a punt on the show. Our email address is yesno@tunemewhat.com
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