The South African Music Thread!

Lisnaholic · 08-04-2018, 09:18 PM

Wow! Sir_Cactoos! I didn't expect to see you here again. Welcome Back

I've never heard of Nico Carstens, but Ladysmith Black Mazambo are much better known of course. They shot to international fame because of their contribution to Paul Simon's Graceland album. Not entirely sure why, but after mentioning LBM people always refer to the Mahotella Queens as well. So there we go: I've followed the rule too.

Thomas Chauke is apparently a popular guitarist in SA, bringing that particular light, bright African electric guitar sound to some traditional songs. Here's one that's pretty nice:-

08-04-2018, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	Wow! Sir_Cactoos! I didn't expect to see you here again. Welcome Back I've never heard of Nico Carstens, but Ladysmith Black Mazambo are much better known of course. They shot to international fame because of their contribution to Paul Simon's Graceland album. Not entirely sure why, but after mentioning LBM people always refer to the Mahotella Queens as well. So there we go: I've followed the rule too. Thomas Chauke is apparently a popular guitarist in SA, bringing that particular light, bright African electric guitar sound to some traditional songs. Here's one that's pretty nice:- __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953