Category Archives: Episode

The idiots Guide to Grahamstown

In this week’s show we’ll be revisiting our old stomping ground – Grahamstown – and playing some of the great music that came from the area.

In Episode 4 we feature the music of:

These are the links to artists and events covered in our news section:

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Shut Up And Play Your Bliksemse Guitar

In this week’s show we will be featuring some of South Africa’s great guitar instrumentals, covering a range of styles and eras.

In Episode 3 we feature the music of:

  • Die Kavalier
  • Valiant Swart
  • David Hewitt
  • Hannes Coetzee (check out our Facebook page for a video)
  • Tananas
  • Jonathan Butler
  • Jimmy Dludlu
  • Kid Bea and Mister King Jeroo
  • Rabbitt
  • eVoid
  • James Phillips & The Lurchers
  • Stimela

These are the links to artists and events covered in our news section:

You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TuneMeWhat

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

But most importantly, if you enjoy the show, tell your friends about Tune Me What?!

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Howzit Pal, Can I Get Some Change?

Episode 2

In this week’s show we will be looking at the cultural changes in the 70s that set the stage for the growing collaboration between black and white musicians to create a unique “South African Sound”.

In Episode 2 we feature the music of:

  • Circus – In The Arena (1977)
  • Soul Brothers – Zithini Izingane (1988)
  • Juluka – Woza Friday (1976)
  • Hotline & Steve Kekana – Feel So Strong (1983)
  • Yvonne Chaka Chaka – I’m in Love With a DJ (1985)
  • Asylum Kids – Fight It With Your Mind (1982)
  • The Dynamics – This Weekend (1983)
  • Brenda & The Big Dudes – Weekend Special (1983)
  • Via Afrika – Hey Boy (1983)
  • eVoid – Taximan (1983)
  • Joy – Paradise Road (1980)

These are the links to artists and events covered in our news section:

You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TuneMeWhat

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

But most importantly, if you enjoy the show, tell your friends about Tune Me What?!

If you’d like to advertise on the show, drop us a line at adverts@tunemewhat.com

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Hey, Where Did You Okes Come From?

Episode 1

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:

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

But most importantly, if you enjoy the show, tell your friends about Tune Me What?!

If you’d like to advertise on the show, drop us a line at adverts@tunemewhat.com

Trouble using the player? DOWNLOAD the show.