Monthly Archives: April 2020

S08E04 – Dodging Sjamboks Part 2

In this episode – part 2 of 2 – Leon & Brett continue the playlist of artists featured in the excellent article by journalist Derek Davey called “Dodging the sjambok: How musicians got around apartheid’s laws”. The piece is an interesting read, but many may not be familiar with the sound of the artists mentioned. So the TMW team thought it might be a good idea to produce a companion podcast.

This episode features

  • Sankomota
  • Hugh Masekela
  • Ladysmith Black Mambazo
  • Lloyd Ross
  • Roger Lucey
  • Mzwakhe Mbuli
  • FOSATU Choir
  • Dudu Pakwana
  • Miriam Makeba
  • The Kalahari Surfers

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

S08E03 – Dodging Sjamboks Part 1

In this episode – a part 1 of 2 – Leon & Brett play the artists featured in the excellent article by journalist Derek Davey called “Dodging the sjambok: How musicians got around apartheid’s laws”. The piece is an interesting read, but many may not be familiar with the sound of the artists mentioned. So the TMW team thought it might be a good idea to produce a companion podcast.

This episode features:

  • Dax Butler
  • Molombo
  • Dollar Brand
  • David Marks
  • Zasha
  • Solomon Linda
  • Benny B’Funk & the Sons of Gadaffi Bar-Mitzvah Band
  • James Phillips
  • Juluka
  • Ge Korsten

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

S08E02 – Custard & Peas

In this episode Leon & Brett continue to pick out some kief tjoons and reflect on life while under lockdown on opposite sides of the Atlantic. They’ve called the show Custard & Peas because Brett was making a trifle while Leon was making a cottage pie with their eclectic selection of tracks representing some of the best of South African music.

In this episode we feature:

  • Johnny Clegg & Savuka
  • The Soul Brothers
  • Ihashi Elimhlope
  • Guy Buttery & Kanada Narahari
  • Tony Cox & Steve Newman
  • Steve Eliovson & Collin Walcott
  • Goldfish
  • The Usual
  • The Sighs of Monsters
  • David Kramer & Friends

For more information about donating to the fund for A Gravestone for Steve Eliovson visit Thunderfund.

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

S08E01 – The Lockdown

Leon & Brett are back with another season of ‘Tune Me What?’, the podcast that brings you the very best of South African music. In this first episode, your hosts are getting to grips with the global lockdown and choosing some appropriate toons.

In this episode we feature:

  • Fokofpolisiekar
  • Free Taxi
  • Colourfields
  • The Hellphones
  • Matthew vd Want
  • Otis Waygood Blues Band
  • Sathima Bea Benjamin
  • Siman Van Geld Band
  • Guy Buttery
  • Malaika
  • Naked

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