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S08E10 – Vrystaat!

Leon & Brett hit the virtual highway again and head down to the Free State to explore some of the music connected to and that has come out of one of South Africa’s latest provinces, known mostly to them as “that long stretch of road between Johannesburg and Grahamstown.

There is also news about a new fundraising initiative by Shifty Records for its alumni who have fallen on hard times, like the great Simba Morri.

For more information, visit Shifty’s GoFundMe Page. In addition, all proceeds from the sale of Simba Morri’s music on Bandcamp will go directly to the fund. Shifty have released a brand new live album, which is also now available!

Now, in today’s episode we feature:

  • Simba Morri
  • DJ Cleo
  • Valiant Swart
  • Koos Kombuis
  • Johannes Kerkorrel
  • Abdullah Ibrahim
  • Kalahari Surfers
  • Robin Auld
  • David Kramer
  • Refentse
  • Slikour

Here’s some Simba Morri playing live at the Shifty Birthda celebrations in 2014 to get you in the mood. Also, check out the Simba Morri MIxtape we produced in association with Cutting Grooves, which features an array of Shifty and 3rd Ear Music artists!

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S08E09 – Talking Music Power!

On this extended episode of TMW?, Brett and Leon plays a great selection of South African tunes that charted on the iconic independent radio station, Capital 604, during the 1980s, and also speak to Craig Johnston, the director and producer of a new documentary about the radio station.

In this episode we feature:

  • Steve Kekana
  • Lesley Rae Dowling
  • Crocodile Harris
  • Ballyhoo
  • Via Africa
  • Ella Mental
  • Sipho Mabuse
  • David Kramer
  • Jonathan Butler
  • Neil Solomon
  • Johnny Clegg & Savuka

Check out Music Power: The Story of Capital 604 on Vimeo PPV:

MUSIC POWER: The Story of Capital 604 from Craig J. Johnston on Vimeo.

It is also available on Amazon Prime.

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

S08E06 – Groundhog Day

Leon and Brett are feeling the effects of The Lockdown and, flirting with madness, imagine what great South African songs would torment in them in a sub-continental Groundhog Day. The conceit might be ZA-ny, but the music is great! Join them for an hour+ of lekker Sefrikin choons.

In this episode we feature:

  • Lucky Dube
  • Ethel My Love
  • eVoid
  • Springbok Nude Girls
  • David Kramer
  • Sipho Mabuse
  • Joy
  • Hotline
  • Hip Hop Pantsula
  • Brenda Fasie
  • Mango Groove

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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S08E05 – The Prohibition Lockdown Show

Brett & Leon return with another show crammed full of great South African music. This episode features a new single from the outrageous Medicine Dolls and a brand new song from the 80s chart-toppers, The Spectres, who have reformed after 30 years! We get the lowdown from Spectres guitarist Gary Rathbone, as well as spinning tons more music interleaved with premium kakpraat!

In this episode, we feature:

  • The Spectres
  • The Kerels
  • The Medicine Dolls
  • Johannes Kerkorrel
  • Die Lemme
  • Gloria Bosman
  • Vusi Mahlasela
  • The Elite Swingsters
  • David Kramer

Check out these great videos by The Spectres & The Medicine Dolls!

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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