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5 SA Musos that rocked 2011 1

Nov

2011

When it comes to the South African music scene, I believe that there are quite a few musos that are excellent at what they do. Here are my top five that rocked my socks off in 2011. Albert Frost (@alfrost on Twitter) - Singer, guitarist and song writer - He is probably one of South Africa’s most versatile ...

Baby het ‘n Backtrack! 1

Aug

2011

She has glitter on her tight jeans and a microphone in her hand. What more does she need to be a singer? Oh, wait a backtrack – sometimes a sokkie-bokkie-trokkie number and more times than I can count a Shania Twain song or the work of another country artist. As it has been rightly said in a song by ...

From an Orange Airship to Shadowclub

Aug

2011

“Our memories depend on a faulty camera within our minds” – Death Cab for Cutie. I wish I could pinpoint the exact moment I fell in love with our local music scene. Well, I do remember the band I loved first vividly – you never forget your first love after all! The first time I saw Airship Orange ...

Oppikoppi 2011: Dude, where’s my tent?

Aug

2011

It took a week of stressing about getting a lift, five hours in a Land Rover filled with a few loud, half–drunk 17 year olds and many years of dreaming that got me to Oppikoppi. From Oppikoppi 2011 I did not expect much, but experienced far more than can be expressed in words. On Thursday night I tiredly ...

Realistic Girl’s Guide to Oppikoppi 1

Jul

2011

Okay, I am all for gender equality. But when it comes to things like outdoor festivals, I have to admit that being a girl puts you in a disadvantage. You know… dirty toilets, no place to wash your hair. No bathing? Here’s a practical girl’s guide to Oppikoppi. I myself have never been one of ...