Monthly Archives: November 2017

S05E27 – Amber Liadan Live @ Tune Me What?

In another of our Live@TuneMeWhat sessions we’re treated to a half-hour of acoustic music by the charming Amber Liadan – recorded live in our studio. Amber has quite a musical pedigree being the daughter of former Ella Mentals Heather Mac and Tim Parr, but make no mistake, she has forged her own musical path as a fiercely independent artist. Amber chats to us about her musical influences, favourite South African musicians and gives us a preview of her stunning new album, ‘Warrior’ in this special double-length episode.

In this episode, we feature:

  • Amber Liadan
  • Miriam Makeba
  • Tim Parr
  • Heather Mac
  • Benguela
  • The Time Flies
  • Alice Phoebe Lou
  • Phil Moffett
  • Native Young
  • Freshlyground

And introducing, Baushes in our Tune Me Something New’ slot.

For more information about our special guest Amber Liadan, check out her Facebook Page where you can also find details on how to order her new album Warrior. Also check out her videos on Youtube.

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S05E26 – The Power of PJ

The indomitable PJ Powers – known affectionately to many of her fans as Thandeka – is in the UK as part of her current tour and took time out of her frantic schedule to sit down with Tune Me What?. She tells us about her book, her charity work and of course her music. As a special treat, we also get to hear a preview of her brand new single, as well as some of her personal favourite South African tunes.

In this episode we feature:

  • PJ Powers
  • Hotline
  • Steve Kekana
  • Miriam Makeba
  • Brenda Fassie
  • Bright Blue
  • Johnny Clegg

Be sure to check out Khulisa Social Solutions (Khulisa), the charity PJ supports and see how you can help them out with their excellent work.

For information about PJ’s concerts, click here.

We 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 But most importantly, if you enjoy the show, tell your friends about Tune Me What?! You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TuneMeWhat

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S05E25 – Cleggmania in the USA

Cleggmania has reached the USA as JC concludes his farewell tour of North America. Leon interviews a genuine American Johnny Clegg fan and digs deep to find out what makes an American South African music fan in the second special episode this series devoted to the music of Johnny Clegg and the music around him.

This episode features:

  • Johnny Clegg
  • Jesse Clegg
  • Juluka
  • Savuka
  • Bakithi Kumalo
  • Stimela
  • TKZee

We 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.

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S05E24 – Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Did you know that hit records by Elton John, Malcolm McLaren, PM Dawn, Bow Wow Wow and even Serge Gainsbourg ‘borrowed’ rhythms, riffs and melodies from South African artists? In some cases, full credit was given to the original South African composers, but in other cases they had to fight legal battles to be recognised! In this episode we devote most of the show to playing these inspirational – in the true sense of the word – ‘borrowed’ records – and also throw in something old, new, and blue to keep things interesting.

In this episode, we feature

  • Solomon Linda’s Original Evening Birds
  • Mig21
  • Phineas Mkhize
  • The Boyoyo Boys
  • The Mahotella Queens
  • Miriam Makeba
  • Hugh Masekela
  • Juluka
  • Springbok Nude Girls
  • Johannes Kerkorrel
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

Here is a video playlist – stating with Wimoweh – of the songs by International artists who have ‘borrowed’ from the songs featured in this episode:


 

We 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.

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