Month: Apr 2020

Ryan Murgatroyd is a bonafide legend of South Africa’s electronic music scene.

Rising to prominence in his solo capacity, but also as one half of the DJ duo Crazy White Boy who consistently churned out massive chart and dance floor bangers in the 2000s, Ryan has played some of the world’s biggest clubs and stages.

From his building of Soul Candi’s music production courses, to the formation of African collective Bantwanas, to the launch of his own label and imprint Swoon, discover the secret to Ryan’s hard-earned success and respect.

Outro Song: “Is That You?” – Ryan Murgatroyd (Original Mix) Apple Music and Youtube

Featured tracks:

Little Louie Vega feat Blaze – Brand New Day

Soweto Gospel Choir – Umbombela

Extra reading:

“The War of Art” – Steven Pressfield

Amsterdam Dance Event 

Floyd Lavine

Blanka Mazimela

Go deeper into the mong with Ryan at: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Catch the latest single from SWOON.

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The music of BCUC (Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness) resonates strongly with a sense of spirituality and deals with the past, the present and the future of the people of South Africa.

Striving to rectify western assumptions and shine a light on post-apartheid South Africa from a contemporary perspective, there are few SA bands like BCUC, who draw deep inspiration from indigenous music, infusing them with raps and a very raw rock ‘n’ roll attitude.

And there are even fewer who can claim to have played Glastonbury, Roskilde and Afropunk and recorded with living legends Saul Williams and Femi Kuti.

Outro Song: “Sikhulekile” – BCUC feat. Femi Kuti Apple Music and Youtube

Try and keep up with BCUC at: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Sounds of South Africa:

“Nwa Baloi” – Nozinja

“Omunye” – ft Benny Maverick & Dladla Mshunqisi (Official Music Video) – Distruction Boyz 

“Lilizela Milizeli“ –  Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens 

“Jikele Maweni” LIVE @ Graceland – Miriam Makeba

“Homeless” – Paul Simon feat. Ladysmith Black Mombazo

“Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika” – UCT Choir

Dave Scott, aka The Kiffness, can be best described as a South African meme and music culture tastemaker. From his roots remixing his school song, to taking on the SABC with his #NoPayNoPlay campaign, to creating a mashup that was incorporated into Fatboy Slim’s set – Dave has never shied away from being quirky or controversial.

His development as an artist can only be described as DIY, having essentially turned his band into a brand, while always being fully open to sharing his hard-earned industry insights with the music community at large.

Outro Song “Aurora” – David Scott. (Solo project)

Make sure you are up to date with Dave’s latest music, meme, or parody on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Zolani Mahola can be best described as a South African national treasure. Over her 17 years in the industry, she established herself as the frontwoman of award-winning Afro-pop group Freshlyground, before reinventing herself under her solo moniker as “The One Who Sings” at the end of 2019.

From getting deported by authoritarian regimes to feeling your lowest whilst on top, Zolani’s journey is one one of boundless optimism and heartfelt glimpses into the mind of this talented storyteller.

Outro Song: “Here is a Thing”

Follow Zolani’s journey on her Blog, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

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