South African music – who knew!
More and more lately, I’ve found myself being wowed by the wave of awesome South African music thats being released. I’ll be honest, don’t hate me, but previously I’ve not been a huge fan of South African music as a whole. There were a handful of bands that I enjoyed – Just Jinger, Watershed etc. But for the most part, South African music sounded, well, South African.
Now before you start throwing stuff, let me say that I’m now reformed… The plethora of South African music thats being played (thankfully) on our local radio stations is really impressive and I’ll be the first to say that I’m thoroughly enjoying it. In fact, this morning I purchased and downloaded Karen Zoid’s new album ‘Postmodern World’. How cool is that tune ‘Aeroplane Jane’!
Flat Stanley, Prime Circle, Seether (they still considered South African?), Watershed, Karen Zoid, Freshly Ground, Nudies, Arno… so many South African bands and artists that are finally making it big and making music that we, and of course they, should be damn proud of.
Do yourself a favor and check out some South African bands. The quality of music has risen dramatically in the last little while and its becoming very listenable. And props to South African radio stations for playing local music.
‘s lekka ne?
Thanks for the primer on SA bands – I’ll be in Cape Town over xmas break to visit a friend who swears there are good bands to see. Now at least I’ve heard of a few.
south africa rocks again on world cup.
i am very impressed!!!
Finally a site to buy SA music. makes life so much easier.
Thanks Boet your’e a star!!
Another site for purchase of ZA English and Afrikaans music. Delivered to your door. Only unfortunate thing is full CD purchase only. No track download.
My fav tune at the moment is “Potbelly”, Freshly Ground’s new number. I totally agree, the wave of SA music coming through these days is of a really high quality. Well done to all involved!