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Anti-Kapitalis Se Droom Word Nou Bewaarheid
The article focuses on an initiative prompted by David Marks to bring a group of international artists to perform in South Africa.
Folk Festival a Hit
(2013-05-10)
The article reflects on the third annual Folk Music and Songwriters' Festival which was hosted at the Sanctuary of Love located in Melville.
Slow and Steady Wins on the Airwaves
The article reflects on the problems faced by South Africa by referring to the "quick fixes", in other words, financial handouts the country expects. The author elaborates on the job cuttings at SABC as well as reflects ...
More Rope, Pope and Dope than Cape and Music Nowadays : David Marks Looks at Music in South Africa
The article discusses the evolution of music, particularly rock in varying countries whilst commenting on state attempts to control the industry especially during the 1970s. Varying mentions of artists as well as the state ...
The Corrupt Parallel Universe that Defines Our Constitutional Order
(2013-10-17)
The author focuses on an incident in which public prosecutor, Vusi Pikoli, stated that he had been offered his position back by the ANC on condition that he wouldn’t pursue charges against President Jacob Zuma as stated ...
The Hills Were Alive with the Sound of (Folk) Music
(1990-10-15)
The article pertains to the Splashy Fen Festival which saw around 1500 people. The author expands on the complications surrounding the weather as well as the type of music showcased during the festival.
Preserving a Rich Cultural Heritage
(2013-09-22)
The article reflects on an exhibition at Durban's KwaMuhle Museum which pays tribute to the musical history of Africa. The exhibition includes recording made by the museum which included recordings made between 1930 and ...
Some Good Vibes on Double Album
(1974)
The article extensively contextualises and unpacks the particulars pertaining to the new release of a double album from the South African Folk Music Association (SAFMA), Cross Section 2.
New Meaning and Form to Christianity
The article consists of Rand Daily Mail viewer responses pertaining to their view on the banning of the Godspell film in South Africa by Deputy Minister of the Interior, Mr Jimmy Kruger. These responses all formed part of ...
Stairway to Success : The Indie Label Boom
The article expands on the resurgence of creativity and diversification within the music industry. The author discusses these changes during the 1980s and makes mention of other musicians in which these changes have grown ...