The South African Music Thread!

Lisnaholic · 02-17-2018, 04:57 PM

^ This is a wonderful recommendation! A solid album with lots of long instrumental passages and some cover songs that have been very well-selected. A pleasant surprise for me was a version of Oxford Town; Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is so packed with classics that this short song is often overlooked, and Totum's version is strong enough in itself that you don't start hearing the original in your head as you listen to the cover.

Thanks, Psy-Fi

Sir_Cactoos · 08-04-2018, 05:16 PM

Hello my Dears, long time no see.

Music of SA is a really interesting and complex issue since we've got so many sources of the music from many places, not always related with Africa by itself. Many artists have been noted here already, so for now two other which were not mentioned yet.

Nico Carstens - accordionist and vocalist (sometimes), known not only for his albums and live concerts, but also his performances in South African movies. Here's one of his greatest hits: "Zambezi":

Ladysmith Black Mambazo - male choir from KwaZulu-Natal region, which started to play back in 1960 until now. Related with isicathamiya music. Check below how it sounds like:

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Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	^ This is a wonderful recommendation! A solid album with lots of long instrumental passages and some cover songs that have been very well-selected. A pleasant surprise for me was a version of Oxford Town; Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is so packed with classics that this short song is often overlooked, and Totum's version is strong enough in itself that you don't start hearing the original in your head as you listen to the cover. Thanks, Psy-Fi __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

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Sir_Cactoos Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bet you won't locate it, will you? Posts: 52	Hello my Dears, long time no see. Music of SA is a really interesting and complex issue since we've got so many sources of the music from many places, not always related with Africa by itself. Many artists have been noted here already, so for now two other which were not mentioned yet. Nico Carstens - accordionist and vocalist (sometimes), known not only for his albums and live concerts, but also his performances in South African movies. Here's one of his greatest hits: "Zambezi": Ladysmith Black Mambazo - male choir from KwaZulu-Natal region, which started to play back in 1960 until now. Related with isicathamiya music. Check below how it sounds like: __________________ Nice-looking field, where you can write inspiring quotes or other things!