SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE #49
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INTRODUCTION
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South African and International -- past, present and future.
Contributions and comments to:
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CONTENTS
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Whats New
New Releases
Whats On
Festivals
Reviews
Forum
Requests
On the Net
Links and Ads
Subscriptions
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SA ROCK DIGEST ON AIR
Listen out between 10 and 10.30am on SAFM (104-107KHz) every Wednesday morning to hear Digest co-editor Stephen Segerman chatting to Bruce Millar about the lastest music news and breaking stories.
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WHATS NEW ON THE SA ROCK FILES WEBSITE:
http://www.rock.co.za/files/sarock_whatsnew.html
SA ROCK DIGEST #48
http://www.crosswinds.net/~sarockdigest/issue_48.html
SA Rock Digest Issue #48 now archived online
PIET BOTHA AND JACK HAMMER
http://www.rock.co.za/legends/pietbotha
Updated Piet Botha and Jack Hammer webpages again, thanks to Tertius Louw, Andrew King and Kurt Shoemaker.
OFF THE EDGE
http://www.rock.co.za/legends/ote/ote_home.html
Added proposed track listing for new album due out very soon...
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NEW RELEASES
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JACK HAMMER
Jack Hammer's 'Anthology' CD released in January 2000 would get a high rating out of 10 just for the 4 new recordings that appear on it. These 4 new tracks were recorded in 1999 and are great acoustic rock songs in the Tom Petty and Neil Young style.
The fact that this CD is also includes tracks from all 4 previous Jack Hammer albums lifts it to a perfect 10. The first 2 albums 'Jack Of All Trades' and 'The Judas Chapter' have not yet been released on CD, but now classic tracks like 'January's Son' and 'Good Friend Of Mine' are available on CD.
Jack Hammer also re-recorded the ballad for Andre Stander, Fort Lauderdale, and this new 1999 version opens the album. This CD moves from aching songs of lost love ('Keep On Missing You') to stunning gut-wrenching rock ('Sarajevo'). The ZZ Top-styled 'Street Of Love' sets a blistering pace, but is then contrasted by the beautiful 'April' sung by Jonathan Martin.
Truly an album of Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves...
Jack Hammer is led by the multi-talented Piet Botha who sings and plays guitars, keyboards, bass and harmonica. Piet also has a separate solo career in the Afrikaans folk-rock arena, along with the likes of Koos Kombuis and Valiant Swart.
Visit Piet Botha and Jack Hammer on the web at:
http://www.rock.co.za/legends/pietbotha
Piet Botha and Jack Hammer CDs are available from One World
http://www.oneworld.co.za
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WHATS ON
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THE BIG TREE
Gant's Centre, Strand
http://www.icon.co.za/~diner/gigs.htm
Visit their Gig Guide webpage to see who's playing at this superb venue in The Strand.
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TUMBLEWEEDS
Section Street, Paarden Eiland
Live Rock Music every Friday night
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WHAMMY BAR
Table View
Plethora on Saturday, 11th March
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NIGHT SHUTTLE
The Big Tree,
22 TRADELINK PARK,
FABRIEK STREET,
GANTS CENTRE,
STRAND.
Friday 17th March 2000. 10pm till late.
R10.00 at the door.
The band has expanded with having two new members:-
Tony Dee: Vocals/guitar/Bass
William Ward: Backing vocals/guitar/bass
One of the strongest abilities of the band has always been harmonies, and with the addition of Tony and William, this coming gig should be something not to miss. There will be a lot of swapping around of instruments between the band members which shows our versatility.
The evening line up will include some of NIGHT SHUTTLE's originals, including Lesley's song entitled 'Cape Town's the place to be'. (written for Cape Towns' muso's).
Guy & Lesley
NIGHT SHUTTLE
E-mail: mailto:nshuttle@yebo.co.za
cell: 082 263 2664
Web: http://www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/diner/7251
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PIET BOTHA & JONATHAN MARTIN
MARCH:
9 TO 11 MARCH JARGONNELLES ZOO LAKE JHB
18 MARCH WILDEFEEST PRETORIA
24 TO 31 MARCH KLEIN KAROO KUNSTEFEES
APRIL:
1 APRIL KAKTUS OP DIE VLAKTES
2 TO 9 APRIL - EASTERN CAPE COAST
22 APRIL OPPIKOPPI EASTER FESTIVAL
27 APRIL SPLASHY FEN - KZN
29 APRIL THABAZIMBI WILDSFEES
Jack Hammer's Anthology is out now.
Visit the Piet Botha and Jack Hammer webpage at:
http://www.rock.co.za/legends/pietbotha
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LITTLE SISTER
March 15 - Sheikhs Palace - Rivonia Road (phone: 011 807 4119)
March 29 - Sheikhs Palace - Rivonia Road
March 30 - Klerksdorp (waiting details)
March 31 - Monte Vista Hollywood Casino, 112 Drakensberg Road - Newcastle
April 1 - Monte Vista Hollywood Casino
April 29 - The Bridge Shopping Mall - Port Elizabeth
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A BIG NITE OUT
Lenny Kravitz
The Goo Goo Dolls
The Cult
Springbok Nude Girls
Fetish
Dates and venues:
17 March (Johannesburg Stadium)
19 March (ABSA Stadium, Durban)
21 March (Green Point Stadium, Cape Town).
Tickets (R125-R250) online at Ticketweb at
http://www.ticketweb.co.za
or (phone) 0861 400 500.
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SHAWN PHILLIPS SOUTH AFRICA 2000 TOUR DATES
http://www.shawnphillips.com
Southern Cross Music Festival Mooiriver, Kwazulu/Natal
Friday 24th-Sunday 26th March
3 Arts Theatre, Cape Town
Saturday 1st April
Feather Market Hall, Port Elizabeth
Tuesday 4th April
Aula Theatre, Pretoria University
Thursday 6th April
Linder Auditorium, JCE Johannesburg
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th April
TICKET PRICES Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town: R95 to R150
Port Elizabeth: R40 to R95
http://www.ticketweb.co.za
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FESTIVALS
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More info at Amuzine
http://cd.co.za
SOUTHERN CROSS FOLK & ROCK FESTIVAL
MARCH 24 - 26, 2000
Contact:
Sharon Gill
mailto:sharongill@netactive.co.za
http://www.freelance-net.co.za/sharongill.htm
tel (031) 708-4608
cell 082-410-4727
fax (031) 708-4687
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BARLEYCORN MUSIC CLUB
Cape Town's Music Club
http://twisted.co.za/barleycorn/
Barleycorn Music Festival - 1st and 2nd April.
Saturday 18h00 - 24h00 and Sunday 14h00 - 20h00
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NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL - CAPE TOWN 2000
Dates and Times:
Friday 31st March - 7:30 pm - 3:45am
Saturday 1st April - 6:00pm - 2:00am
Doors open 90 minutes before start.
Venue:
The Good Hope Centre - Cape Town, Main Road, Woodstock.
Website: (For all details, tickets and travel packages online) http://www.mweb.co.za/NorthSeaJazzFestivalCapeTown
Final Festival program to be listed online by Feb 15.
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SPLASHY FEN
http://www.splashyfen.co.za
27 April to 1 May 2000
PR AND PROMOTIONS:
NANCY HILLARY / BETH HILLARY
mailto:splashyfen@authentic.co.za
011-646-6467
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RUSTLERS VALLEY - end of April
http://www.rustlers.co.za
mailto:wemad@rustlers.co.za
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EASTER ROCK FESTIVAL
The Rand Show Show Grounds - 22nd April
Contact:
011 646 6467/58/69
mailto:easterrock@authentic.co.za
mailto:nancy@authentic.co.za
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WOODSTOCK SA
22nd to 25th of September
Heidelberg Kloof - Gauteng
Contact mailto:woodstock@authentic.co.za
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REVIEWS
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FRUIT FLY NAVIGATORS IN CONCERT
Last Friday at Jamies saw the return to the stage (after a brief break) of Fruit Fly Navigators. This was the first time I had seen this band and was rather excited at the prospect. I was not disappointed! It was a truly excellent evening's entertainment.
My first impression was that the small band room at Jamies was definitely not an appropriate place for this band's performance. It filled up rapidly and was packed full of sweaty, eager fans. There were even people who couldn't get inside the small room and who had to listen from the doorway. The main stage would have been a far better venue for this obviously popular band.
Fruit Fly Navigators' music is difficult to describe or compare to another band. There is a funky, groove element which runs through the music and a heavy undertone throughout. There is a lot of emphasis on bass and the "bongo" drums add an interesting sound to the mix. The music flows easily and is therefore extremely "danceable". I saw a few attempts at dancing abruptly ended due to an elbow in the eye or ribs, but had it not been so cramped, the crowd would have definitely been dancing wildly!
One thing which literally jumps out at you is the sheer energy and enjoyment which is flung at you from the stage. The vocalist leaps around in a frenzy and if he's not singing with all his might or pounding out a catchy beat on the bongos, he is twisting and writhing to the music which surrounds him. From every band member there oozes a sense of sheer delight. They appear to love what they do and it is obvious that they are enjoying every minute on stage. This kind of enthusiasm is always great to see.
The overall impression that I got from Fruit Fly Navigators is that they are serious about what they do yet have a passion for it as well. They came across as being highly professional and organised and promoted themselves very well - having CD's on sale at the door and mentioning it to the audience repeatedly. Also, the CD's were reasonably priced at R30 (which does encourage people to buy them) although, I wondered if they were not selling themselves a bit short.
All in all, this band was great to watch and they are definitely going places. I am actually surprised that they are not already up there with Sugardrive and Wonderboom, with regards to radio play and exposure. (probably due to being a Durbs band!) They have definite commercial appeal and entertainment value and I expect them to go very far. (right to the top, in fact!)I hope to see them perform again really soon.
JOTUN PAINTS
mailto:jotundbn@iafrica.com
UPCOMING GIGS:
FRIDAY 24 MARCH: SOUTHERN CROSS FESTIVAL
FRIDAY 31 MARCH: THE ANGEL WITH "JANE DOE"
CD AVAILABLE AT SELECTED MAJOR STORES AND AT EVERY LIVE SHOW.
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FORUM
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SQUEAL
Premier South African Rock band SQUEAL, will be back in studio in late March to record new material for a 6-track EP release.
SQUEAL, under new management, will be re-profiling both the SQUEAL brand, and the music that has made the band one of the top rock bands to emanate out of South Africa.
The new EP follows the release of their last album - 'Civilised' closely, and is designed to re-inforce the album, whilst bringing South African audiences new material supporting the bands re-emphasis on development and re-establishment in the year 2000.
SQUEAL recently saw recognition of their status as one of South Africa's top rock bands for the SAMA Nomination in the Best Rock category.
For further information/interviews please contact:
Ingrid N Roding
[FRONTLINE]
Entertainment Management
Tel: 082 883 0535
Email: mailto:iroding@worldonline.co.za
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MUSO'S FORUM
There is, (albeit low traffic) a forum of sorts at
http://www.backstage.co.za/bbs/index.sht
this will be revamped fairly soon ;-)
Gareth
http://www.backstage.co.za
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A CALL FOR AFRICAN MUSIC IN CANADA
I would like to establish with you a mutually beneficial relationship that will provide publicity for your company and its artists as well as promote African music in Canada.
On CKUW 95.9 FM I host three weekly shows that bring a wide array of African music to Canadians. CKUW 95.9 FM is a listener-driven community radio station, broadcasting from The University of Winnipeg. Its innovative programming reaches nearly one million people in the City of Winnipeg and surrounding area. CKUW 95.9FM has the greatest
range of programs in the province of Manitoba, from spoken word to worldbeat, from accapella to kwaito and from kwasa-kwasa to
township jive.
On CKUW 95.9 FM I host three shows: The African Summit, Fluid Physics, and Forward March.
The African Summit broadcasts on Saturdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. and showcases various African music from Cape to Cairo. I also conduct interviews with Africans living in Canada. My aim is to raise awareness about Africa and its contemporary socio-economic issues among Canadians.
Forward March transmits on Sundays from 6:30-8:00 pm. It features black music specifically from the Americas - from Cuban jazz to Dancehall reggae.
Fluid Physics broadcasts Fridays mornings from 5:00- 8:00 a.m., encompassing a broad array of music from around the world, but focusses on African and Black music such as soul, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues.
The times listed above are for the Central Standard Time Zone.
On all my shows I provide information about the history of African music and how it has influenced other cultures over the years. Additionally, I advance awareness about issues affecting African people both within Africa and abroad. As well I read news bulletins and advertisements, make community announcements, and provide weather reports.
The resources at The University of Winnipeg are fairly limited and all shows are done on a volunteer basis. Therefore, I ask to you to supply me with play copies of any genre of music and artists you promote. In turn I would advertise the artists and your company on all my shows free-of-charge. Canada is a very affluent society and Canadians have money which they love to spend on entertainment.
Canadians also embrace multiculturalism and love ethnic arts. For many Canadians, that which is new, different or exotic is of great value. To illustrate the point, my friends at university love to sip South
African wine, nibble on sushi, do the limbo and dance the macarena. Every summer there are so many cultural festivals which attract many foreign musicians from all corners of the globe to the province of
Manitoba. For those reasons I believe Canada is a good market for African music.
As an African living in Canada, I enjoy promoting our music here. For example, there are two accapella groups from Zimbabwe - Black Umfolosi and Sunduza who came to Canada two years ago and performed at annual cultural festivals. Afterwards, I promoted their work and today they are a household name. This promotion has also had a positive impact on both the economy and tourism industry of Zimbabwe. Since then, many Canadian have actually travelled to that country during their holidays.
I am sure this promotion will yield the same results for other African nations.
You can sample my shows by visiting our website at http://www.freenet.mb.ca/ckuw.
The station's e-mail address is mailto:ckuw@uwinnipeg.ca.
My personal e-mail address is mndlovu@visto.com.
Please remember to add me on your mailing list so that I receive every album that you produce and the related promotional material. I would appreciate a copy of your catalogue. My mailing address is:
Mzilikazi Ndlovu, Producer/Host
The African Summit on CKUW 95.9 FM
P.O. Box 2763
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4B4
Canada
I look forward to hearing from you soon. If there is any other magazine you feel might be interested in printing this letter please pass it to them as this might help me a great deal. Your support is greatly appreciated and highly valued.
Whenever you are in Winnipeg be sure to contact us.
Sincerely,
Mzilikazi Ndlovu
Telephone:(204) 775-1592
Email: mailto:mndlovu@visto.com
{Ed: well people, what are you waiting for....??}
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MUSIC DISTRIBUTORS
My name is Jean-Marie Herve Michel, Jr., I am a Telecommunication
and Information Industry Researcher at Columbia Institute for
Tele-Information.
I would like to invite you to join my project as a content facilitator
affiliate. There is no money at this stage. What I can offer is a
finders fee from expected revenue generated by the music distributor/ producer that signs an online distribution agreement with us.
Final discussion would hinge on the signing of an N.D.A. We are
interested on all kinds of music, with an emphasis on contemporary
South African music (jazz/hip hop/rock/techno/gospel) and will meet all
all of your sources.
Sincerely,
Jean-Marie Herve Michel, Jr.
mailto:jhm43@columbia.edu
Telecommunication and Information Industry Analysis
Assistant-Project Manager
Columbia Institute for Tele-Information
Columbia University
Graduate Business School
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PJ POWERS
http://www.rock.co.za/legends/pjpowers/
The reason why I'm interested in PJ Powers, is that in 1989 I heard her in Maputo. As far as I remembered, it must have been during the concert that Eric Clapton held at the football stadium. At the time, I was engaged by NORAD (Norwegian Aid Department) to Electricidade de Mocambique.
I thought that she was very good, and wanted to hear more. One of the Norwgians had taped two of her records ('Best of..' and 'Living in Africa'), and I got a copy of those on tapes. From time to time I still listen to her, and I still find her very good. Especially her version of 'Help' and 'You're so good to me'. To me, she ranks alongside Janis Joplin, both in voice and performance.
I might add, that the other tracks brings on a the message of a future for the African poeple that I sincerely hope will be fullfilled.
Besides, all the tracks bring back memories of the the time I spent in African (three years), both of the people and the nature.
Are there any other groups that combine the African rhythm, song tradition and European rock in the same way? I must confess that when I heard the local people sing, I was very impressed.
Knut Naesje, Norway
mailto:knut.naesje@provida.no
{Ed: I can recommend 'Simunye - One Time (The South African Hit Collection) - Millennium SA Superstars', a 2CD set released by Gallo in late 1999 (review at: http://www.rock.co.za/files/forgotten_classics.html#comp )
If you are looking for the best of South African afropop on one compilation, then this is the one...
See the track listing and buy the CD at One World.
http://www.oneworld.co.za }
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SHAWN PHILLIPS
I've seen both of these guys (Shawn Phillips and Van Wilks) perform at the Kerrville Folk Festival. Van is a Texan, in fact, and out in the garage I have one of his albums. Shawn puts on a good show, Valerie (my wife) has been a fan of his for a long time. I have a couple of Shawn's albums on vinyl -- in fact, and duplicates of the one that shows his long fan of hair -- before the motorboat accident tore it out (not that you can tell now). Van rocks a bit more, or did when I saw him -- maybe he and Shawn will do an acoustic set.
The Kerrville Folk Festival happens about 60 miles from here (one hundred km?), still in the Hill Country, which region I live in, and the forested hillsides are a beautiful setting for outdoor music. Are "koppies" kopjes?
The theme song at the KFF everyone gathers onstage for is "Heal In the
Wisdom", written by Bobby Bridger, a folksinger married to one of my wife's best friends.
Whenever I visit SA, I'll have to make sure I schedule make it to make it to some outdoor festivals.
Kurt Shoemaker, Texas
mailto:kbshoe@hotmail.com
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INTERVENTION ARTS
My name is Jonathan Langley, head of publicity for Intervention arts, South Africa's youngest serious independent record company. Aside from distributing the top alternative labels from Europe and the USA, we currently distribute a large number of South African artists, old and new, and are involved with everything from making music videos and licensing promising new bands to organising tours with international acts. Our current focus is marginalised or "Alternative" music, but we do everything from Pop to Metal. Our Artists range from the classics (Lurchers, James Phillips) to the most current and cutting edge of tomorrow's superstars (Syrens, Ashton Nyte).
Jonathan Langley
mailto:intervention@smartnet.co.za
Publicity and Philosophical Development
Intervention Arts
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SYMSTAN
Save your mind so take action now, SYMSTAN, spreading information surrounding the emerging sounds emanating from South Africa.
Information is power! And this weekly newsletter aims to keep you abreast of developments amongst various bands, venues and events in South Africa.
For further information on how your band, venue or event can be featured in this weekly music update contact Simon on 082-770-7524 or mailto:squire@powerzone.co.za.
A website specifically aimed at the Emerging Sounds has been developed, go to http://www.emergingsounds.com.
If you would like links to your website then email mailto:squire@powerzone.co.za with your relevant information.
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DAVID'S CONFESSION
I did a search on David's Confession and found a review on their album on your site by Neil Daya. As a comment.. Yes, the Botha's are brothers and I have made a unofficial site for them at http://davidsconfession.freeservers.com
I fool around with HTML and it's nothing fancy, but there are a few pics from a live concert in Cape Town last year. They know about the site and it has their approval. If only I could get them to keep me updated on their gig schedule..
Linda Hartzenberg
Cape Town
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MORE...
David's confession are performing every Thursday at a club in Church street PTA called Star Studio. The venue has a semi-formal dress code, and couvert charge of R20-00.
David's Confession is a concept based the life of a fictional character by the name of.. yeah, you guessed right David. It is part of a complete theatre production. We try to keep these performances rather exclusive.
Cheers
Mel Botes
David's Confession
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JACK HAMMER
I received Jack Hammer's Anthology yesterday -- thank you very much.
I've got it cranked on my computer's CD player right now. Great stuff, perfect guitar rock. More ballads than I expected, but the soaring guitar never fails to sound wonderful. While there are no tunes I don't enjoy, a few do stand out at this point (list likely to change as I listen more): 'January's Son', 'Sarajevo', 'The Fisherman', 'Codename Ruby', 'April', 'Liberty', 'Welcome to Azania', and 'Gypsy Wind'. This is my kind of rock: guitar-dominated, pure and cool music.
The whole CD is a pleasure to listen to: Piet's guitar has all the right sounds, the lyrics are thoughtful, and the drum and bass move the tracks along nicely.
In 'Gypsy Wind' the "MoPac" railroad referred to is the Missouri-Pacific Line, and in Austin the highway that parallels it is called MoPac.
Kurt Shoemaker, Texas
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REQUESTS
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THE FOUR YANKS
My enquiry about 'The Vikings' brought some very helpful answers. May I now ask if any reader with a long memory (the 50s) can let me have any info of a vocal group called 'The Four Yanks'? Dudu Pukwana played piano for them in the late 50s, and I have two tracks only of them and no personnel.
Answers to:
Mike Fowler
mailto:MikeFowler1@compuserve.com
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ON THE NET
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NETWORLD
http://www.new.co.za
Networld is a Cape Town-based ISP (Internet Service Provider) that supports South African Music.
Networld has been the home of my first website, Vagabond's World, since October 1997.
http://www.rock.co.za/files/
They also host the following South African music websites:
KOOS KOMBUIS
http://www.kooskombuis.co.za
VALIANT SWART
http://www.valiant.co.za
ROBIN AULD
http://www.robinauld.co.za
SOUTH AFRICA'S ROCK FILES
http://www.rock.co.za/files/sarockfiles_main.html
CLIMB UP ON MY MUSIC - RODRIGUEZ
http://www.rock.co.za/files/rodriguez.html
Networld also handles the e-mailing of this very Digest, issue after issue after issue...
A big thank you to Patrick Strydom and the Networld team for all their support.
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LINKS AND ADVERTS
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ARTISTS:
SA ROCK LEGENDS
http://www.rock.co.za/legends
ROBIN AULD
http://www.robinauld.co.za
BERNARD BINNS
http://www.bernardbinns.co.za
KOOS KOMBUIS
http://www.kooskombuis.co.za
VALIANT SWART
http://www.valiant.co.za
NEILL SOLOMON
http://www.infoweb.co.za/solomon/neil1.htm
SPRINGBOK NUDE GIRLS
http://www.nudegirls.co.za
LITTLE SISTER
http://www.littlesister.co.za
OFF THE EDGE
http://listen.to/offtheedge
ARCHIVES:
THE LEGENDS OF SOUTH AFRICAN ROCK
Where SA rock legends still live
http://cd.co.za/legends
SOUTH AFRICA'S ROCK FILES
The online archive for the History of South African Rock
http://cd.co.za/sarock/
MESSAGE BOARD:
TOO GOOD TO BE FORGOTTEN
Post your message on the SA Rock message board
http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb311757
NEWS:
AMUZINE
News, views, reviews and interviews
http://www.rock.co.za/
AFRICAN INVASION OF ROCK
News, reviews and opinions
http://www.air.org.za
ARTSMART
Arts news from Kwazulu-Natal
http://www.artsmart.co.za
INTERTAINMENT
News, links, features, etc
http://www.intertainment.co.za
JOL
News, updated daily
http://www.jol.co.za
LOCAL BEAT
Entertainment news
http://entertainment.iafrica.com/localbeat/recommendedgigs
POWERZONE
News, classifieds and much more...
http://www.powerzone.co.za/
WALL OF SOUND
Up-to-date news on the International music scene
http://www.wallofsound.com
WHATS ON:
BARLEYCORN
Cape Town's Music Club
http://twisted.co.za/barleycorn/
And/or send a blank e-mail to
mailto:barleycorn-subscribe@onelist.com
to get weekly updates.
THE BIG TREE
Superb venue in the Strand supporting local talent
http://www.icon.co.za/~diner/gigs.htm
ZA@PLAY
What's on around South Africa
http://www.mg.co.za/mg/art/music/menu-music.htm
SHOPS:
MUSICA
SA's music retail chain
http://www.musica.co.za
ONE WORLD
Selling South African Music to the World
http://www.oneworld.co.za/
5% discount for Digest members!
OUTLAW RECORDS, CAPE TOWN
Branches at:
Cape Town Central (021) 4238145
Wynberg (021) 7972482
Claremont (021) 6717887
10% discount for Digest members!
VIBES MUSIC - N1 CITY, CAPE TOWN
Phone (021) 5953220
mailto:vibes@fast.co.za
RECORD COMPANIES, LABELS & STUDIOS:
BEATROOT MUSIC
http://www.beatrootmusic.co.za/beatrootmusic.htm
BMG
Home of some great SA bands
http://www.bmg.co.za
FRESH MUSIC
Independent multi-faceted music group
http://www.fresh.co.za
GALLO MUSIC
Supporting South African Music
http://www.gallo.co.za/
INDIE MUSIC EXPLOSION
The Ultimate Independent Music Site in South Africa
http://www.indie.co.za/
MELT2000
Independent label
http://www.melt2000.com
MOUNTAIN RECORDS
Music from and about Africa
http://www.mountain-africa.com
MUSIC FOR THE MASSES
Off Centre * Tic Tic Bang * Season To Taste * Shrapnel
Local & imported product
mailto:tictic@iafrica.com
mailto:tasty@iafrica.com
RADIUM WRECKORDS
The home of the Radio Rats, The Glee Club, the Chauffeurs
and the Pop Guns
Radium Wreckords
Suite 207
Postnet
Private Bag X10
Flamwood
2572
Klerksdorp
mailto:jhandley@aghs.co.za
RIESTER INTERNATIONAL RECORDS
South African independent record company
http://www.riester-records.co.za/
STRANGER THAN FICTION PRODUCTIONS
http://www.strangerthanfiction.co.uk
STREET LEVEL RECORDS
Cape Town's Independent Record Label
http://www.streetlevel.co.za/
SUNSET STUDIOS
Stellenbosch Recording Studio
http://www.freeyellow.com/members2/sunsetsound/index.html
TEQUILA MUSIC
The Home of African Music
http://www.tequila.co.za
RESOURCES:
BACKSTAGE
The Musician's Resource
http://www.backstage.co.za/
PEDRO THE MUSIC MAN
Music teacher
http://users.iafrica.com/m/mu/musicman
ROCK ARCHIVE CD-ROM
For more info or to buy/trade this CD-ROM contact
Werner Regenthal
mailto:wrkohnse@zaz.com.br
ROCK DAY BY DAY
The history of rock as it happened
http://www.rockdaybyday.com
SA MUSIC DATABASE
Over 100 links relating to South African music
http://members.xoom.com/samusicd/links.html
SHOW VILLAGE
sound - lights - dance
http://www.showvillage.co.za
MAGAZINES:
SLY
Online magazine
http://www.sly.co.za/
STAGE
SA Music magazine
http://www.stage.co.za
RADIO:
DINOSAUR DAYS
The radio show, the CDs, the website
http://www.geocities.com/dinosaurdays/
FMC RADIO
Internet radio supporting local music
http://www.fullmoonconcerts.co.za
CAPITAL RADIO 604
Remembering Capital 604 (1979 to 1996)
http://www.Capital604.com
BOOKS:
THE HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Garth Chilvers and Tom Jasiukowicz (TOGA, 1994)
http://www.rock.co.za/files/book_order.html
KOOS se SONGS
Koos Kombuis
http://www.oneworld.co.za
CLASSIFIEDS:
MUSICADS
Free musical equipment classifieds ad website
http://www.twisted.co.za/musicads/
TRIVIA:
CLIMB UP ON MY MUSIC
A site dedicated to Rodriguez, the Sugar Man
http://www.rock.co.za/files/rodriguez.html
IMAGES OF ROCK
Your Ultimate Rock And Roll Experience
http://www.imagesofrock.com
POP SHOP TRACK LISTINGS
A tribute to those great Pop Shop albums
http://members.tripod.lycos.nl/Rembrandt/PopShop/PopShopHome.html
SPACE HYMNS
The only known website for Ramases
http://www.rock.co.za/ramases
VAGABOND'S MUSIC TRIVIA
a rock music trivia site
http://cd.co.za/vagabond
PIOTR'S GREEN PAGES
Discographies and lyrics for the legends of rock
http://www.zetosa.com.pl/piotrus/greenpages
FESTIVALS:
SPLASHY FEN
The festival, the CD, the book, the website
http://www.splashyfen.co.za
OPPIKOPPI
http://www.oppikoppi.co.za
MUSIC ON-LINE:
CDDB
CD Database Online
http://www7.cddb.com/
CDMAX
CD player for accessing the online CD database http://www.mindspring.com/~clark_tisdale/CDmax/
DIGITAL CUPBOARD
African music, MP3s and more...
http://www.digitalcupboard.co.za
MP3.COM
Listen to MP3s of South African artists
http://www.mp3.com/regions/africa/south_africa/
MP3 SOFTWARE
Links to download sites
http://www.rock.co.za/files/mp3software.html
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SA ROCK DIGEST ON-LINE
http://www.crosswinds.net/~sarockdigest/
All back issues of the SA Rock Digest are archived on-line and are
keyword searchable. The onsite search engine is very quick and gives
excellent results.
For the basic rules of the Digest please visit:
http://www.rock.co.za/files/sa_rock_digest.html
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