Sometimes, I hear a song like this and can’t believe how powerful it is. The groove is just unstoppable, and it captures something really ancient….
Tag: South Africa
03/11/2020: “Kona” by Sho Madjozi
South African music stands out even from the diversity of Africa. This frenetic effort from Sho Madjozi is as South African as it comes. Taken…
10/09/2019: “Gorilla Man” by Condry Ziqubu
A lot of amazing musical styles have emanated from South Africa, but I’m inclined to think that the electronic genres are the best, and usually…
22/05/2019: “Modjadji” by Chicco
Film soundtracks are very often carefully curated and interesting collections of music, containing songs selected for a variety of moods. Even the most unlikely of…
28/03/2019: “Don’t Go Lose It Baby (Stretch Mix)” by Hugh Masekela
Hugh Musekela was a true virtuoso. He is often called the father of South African Jazz, with a career spanning from the 50s all the…
12/01/2019: “Mawethu” by Amampondo
“Mawethu” is traditional South African song. The word means “friends” in Xhosa. The Pondo are a South African ethnic group. They can also be called…
20/05/18: “Normalizo” by Letta Mbulu
“Normalizo” is absolutely dreamy, to be honest. The song really just floats from start to finish. Letta Mbulu is a singer from South Africa, and…
15/04/2018: “Oh Yeh Soweto” by Teaspoon and the Waves
Covers of songs can do many things. Sometimes they elevate the song to new heights, bringing out the best bits and adding a fresh new…