SA Rocks

I was thinking the other day, with the launch of Prime Circles new album, Joburg day and Oppikoppi – SA has and has had some really talented musicians in it’s history.

Here’s a list and videos for ten incredible South African Musicians or Music acts.

Johnny Clegg

Miriam Makeba

Mango Groove

Soweto Gospel Choir

The Parlotones

The Springbok Nude Girls

Squeal

Unfortunately there isn’t much information or any videos that I could find for Squeal. But I have had the pleasure of working with one of the original members, Dave Birch on an album. The man is a genius.

for more information check out the only real resource I could find, Rock.co.za.

Karen Zoid

Lucky Dube

Loyiso

Please don’t go bashing me for my choices. These are not THE BEST, THE MOST, THE ONLY, these are just ten that think are spectacular and South African. So please add to the list and link to videos and websites so that we can expand on this!

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WOW!

This is absolutely rocking. Johnny Clegg is already a hero in SA and now he has pulled together South Africa’s top artists to record and remake “Spirit of the great heart”.

The song is a classic and has now been cemented as a great!

Top South African artists band together to support orphaned and vulnerable children

A remake of the Johnny Clegg classic featuring 17 of South Africa’s premier artists. All to benefit the Starfish Greathearts Foundation. produced by michael canfield.

I have blogged about The Starfish Foundation before. This project is in aid of the self same project. What a fantastic initiative by Clegg.

Watch with pride and enjoy:

Here is the massive list of participating artists:

Johnny Clegg, Arno Carstens, Karen Zoid, Josie Field, Chris Chameleon, Danny K, Proverb , Cito (Wonderboom), Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, The Bala Brothers, Kahn Morbee (Parlotones’ frontman), Louise Carver, Dr. Victor, The Holy Cross Choir, Brenda Burnit & Michael Canfield/ RhythmSectionAfrica feat. Alistair Coakley.

‘We are simply astounded by the generosity and passion that everyone involved in this project has shown. By using their time, talents and resources the South African music and filming industries have helped us to inspire thousands of South Africans to stand up and make a difference to the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children,’ says, Kelli Givens, Resource Development Manager for the Starfish Greathearts Foundation. ‘This amazing effort will show the global community that citizens from all walks of life are indeed stimulating a bright future for South Africa.’

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