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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!

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

S07E06 – We’ve Got Issues

Leon and Brett present another hour of great South African music and engage in kak-praat about some of the issues of the day. Oh, and the most important thing is: keep an eye out for guitar legend, Louis Mhlanga’s guitars! The musician was robbed and had his gear stolen.

  • Johnny Clegg & Savuka
  • Tony Cox
  • Johannes Kerkorrel
  • Winston’s Jive Mix Up
  • The Sighs of Monsters
  • Robin Auld
  • Anna Wolf
  • Louis Mhlanga
  • Vusi Mahlasela
  • The Spectres

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

S04E19 – Robin Auld Live @ Tune Me What? [US]

SA music legend Robin Auld took some time out of his UK tour to pop into Tune Me What?’s London studio. Over cups of tea – naturally – Robin chatted to Brett about life on the road, the state of the music industry, the SABC’s controversial local music quota, and a bit about his history and influences, punctuated by spinning a few records. But the best was yet to come! Robin brought along his trusty acoustic guitar and put on an exclusive live performance for Tune Me What? listeners! He played a few of his own tunes and even threw in a couple of impromptu covers of songs by two of his favourite SA songwriters – which just happen to be TMW’s too!

So sit back for this special 90 minute episode with Robin Auld in conversation and in concert!

  • Robin Auld
  • Z-Astaire
  • Lancaster Band
  • Ard Matthews & Vusi Mahlasela
  • Philip Tabane And Malombo
  • Izimpigog

Check out http://robinauld.co.za or Robinauldmusic for details of his UK shows this month.

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

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

S04E19 – Robin Auld Live @ Tune Me What?

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SA music legend Robin Auld took some time out of his UK tour to pop into Tune Me What?’s London studio. Over cups of tea – naturally – Robin chatted to Brett about life on the road, the state of the music industry, the SABC’s controversial local music quota, and a bit about his history and influences, punctuated by spinning a few records. But the best was yet to come! Robin brought along his trusty acoustic guitar and put on an exclusive live performance for Tune Me What? listeners! He played a few of his own tunes and even threw in a couple of impromptu covers of songs by two of his favourite SA songwriters – which just happen to be TMW’s too!

So sit back for this special 90 minute episode with Robin Auld in conversation and in concert!

NOTE TO USA LISTENERS: Owing to regional licensing restrictions which do not allow multiple sequential tracks by a single artist, our Mixcloud stream may not work. If not, this episode is mirrored on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7cgIGqoZJTs

In this episode we feature:

  • Robin Auld
  • Z-Astaire
  • Lancaster Band
  • Ard Matthews & Vusi Mahlasela
  • Philip Tabane And Malombo
  • Izimpigog

Check out http://robinauld.co.za or Robinauldmusic for details of his UK shows this month.

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

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