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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.

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Caravan of Sound

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We spend an entertaining and informative 100 full minutes with the legendary independent record producer, Lloyd Ross, one of the founders of Shifty Records ahead of next week’s Heritage Concert in Johannesburg. We also find the time to spin some records from Shifty’s incredible back-catalogue featuring the following artists:

  • The Cherry Faced Lurchers
  • Fosatu Worker’s Choir
  • James Phillips
  • Jennifer Ferguson
  • Johannes Kerkorrel
  • Kalahari Surfers
  • Khaki Monitor
  • Koos Kombuis
  • Mzwakhe Mbuli
  • National Wake
  • The Radio Rats
  • Roger Lucey
  • Sankomoto
  • Urban Creep
  • VanderWant/Letcher

And Trevor Nasser plays ‘Vyfster’

Also mentioned in the programme is Michael Drewett’s documentary about Roger Lucey, which is well worth watching. Also, read Roger’s book!

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

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