Tag: Johannesburg
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South Africa’s Asher Gamedze leads new ten-piece for single on International Anthem – ‘Find Each Other’ trails album together with The Black Lungs
Cape Town based Asher Gamedze has shared new lead single Find Each Other – a polyrhythmic jazz reflection recorded with new 10-piece ensemble The Black Lungs – and is the first track from forthcoming album Constitution out 30th August on International Anthem. The drummer and composer is a cultural worker in South Africa and devotes…
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Marcus Harvey channels heavenly and spaced out R&B from South Africa’s Alexandra Township – out on the Paradise Soundsystem label
An amazing talent has emerged on the global scene from Alexandra Township in Johannesburg – Marcus Harvey’s beautiful new EP is entitled You Still Don’t Know Me and describes falling in love and combatting life’s adversities. The EP is an overall ode to a future lover, but also examines society’s role in gaslighting social issues, such…
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Captain Mosez is celebrated by the essential Afrosynth label – ‘Fly Cherry Fly’ and ‘Hey Hey Hey!’ – further define South Africa’s bubblegum sound from 1985 on this first-time reissue
Afrosynth reissue the essential Fly Cherry Fly – by South African musician Captain Mosez – alongside Hey! Hey! Hey! from 1985 and once again are able to further highlight the range of international influences on the bubblegum sound, such as Italo disco, electro-funk, even rock. These killer cuts are re-issued for the very first time.…
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Sio ‘Features’ a range of producers on her deep-house song showcase for Stay True Sounds – the South African label is a torchbearer of the style that unites dance music the world over – out in April
Prepare for Sio’s FEATURES project on Stay True Sounds in April – the South African singer enlists a number of producers – including the mighty Charles Webster, Jonny Miller and label boss Kid Fonque, as well as emerging talents and co-creators from her homeland, such as D-Malice, DUNN, Dwson, rkls and SGVO. Throughout this superb collection, Sio…
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Collectors rejoice – a much needed reissue of the politically charged ‘Gorilla Man’ by legendary musician Condry Ziqubu – Afrosynth once again with the best of South Africa’s bubblegum
A killer reissue on the way – Condry Ziqubu’s Gorilla Man is a much coveted dance anthem from South Africa, and is coming with three other choice cuts from this master – thanks to Afrosynth Records. Dave Durbach, the head of Afrosynth is a hero of WTM. His journalistic precision and tireless coverage is so…
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INTERVIEW: it’s been a busy year for South African rapper Mx Blouse – with debut album ‘Elementality’ and more to come from this emerging star – kwaito and their art keeps flourishing
Mx Blouse is based in Johannesburg – and inspired by 90s kwaito, hip-hop, electro, deep house, grime and jazz – their music is becoming globally recognised, with critical acclaim far and wide. The gender non-conforming rapper is hitting the headlines, after their singles Phukphuku and No Match, as well as a feature on frequent collaborator…
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Crown Ruler debut is South African smasher – Focus’ Zulu EP
New Australian label Crown Ruler has delivered the goods with Focus’ Zulu EP. Sello Mmutung and Keith Hutchinson produced this in Johannesburg around 1983 originally as a six track album on cassette. Jeremy Spellacey at Crown Ruler – a renowned collector, DJ and promoter – provides some great insight with the releases liner notes: “Keith…
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WTM presents: DJ Okapi and Ruf Dug, Friday 18th November
Tickets for Hifi at: http://www.ticketarena.co.uk/venues/hifi-club-leeds/tickets/index.html Free pre-party at Outlaws Yacht Club, Leeds.
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