Los Angeles folk rocker Nate Newburn found himself in South Africa at age 16 where he fully immersed himself in local culture, ethnic music and beautiful landscapes. Back in LA on a mission to protect our precious planet, Nate’s new album, Lazarburn, delivers positive protest music on an acoustic-driven sound bed that emanates uplifting melodies, […]
Interview with Izzie’s Caravan
Izzie’s Caravan is a blues-rock outfit with an international flair, that can trace its roots directly to Dire Straits’ massive hit, “Money For Nothing.” Guitar and vocalist, simply named, “Izzie” recalls: “Those powerful drums followed by that insane guitar riff had such a profound effect on me, after that, I always knew that guitar would […]
Interview with D-Man – I’m Good
D-Man also known as Mvangeli Dennis Nhlapo to his family and close friends is a creative hip hop artist from a small town called Balfour in Mpumalanga (South Africa). The rapper fell in love with music on his late primary school year’s where he used to entertain his classmates using his school case as a […]
Interview with Cindy Alter – Reunion
An exceptional woman with exceptional talent, singer, songwriter and guitarist Cindy Alter achieved worldwide recognition at the tender age of 21, when she fronted the all-girl rock group ‘Clout’. This was in 1978, and with the band’s most famous hit ‘Substitute’. Since those heady days, Cindy has not missed a beat, even in the face […]
BINX Interview – Headlights
Binx, whose name was derived from a nickname her brother called her whilst growing up, has been singing and writing music since she was a little girl. With her late father’s encouragement, BINX took her music career to New York where she released her debut EP to great acclaim. “The African Bee” has had extensive […]
Interview with Christian Heath
Christian Heath is no stranger to the South African music scene, although many may wonder where he has been hiding for the last few years. Best known for his role as lead singer of the Christian Heath Band, the East London born and bred singer songwriter is embarking on a fully fledged solo career and […]