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If you are a fan of South African music, be sure to click on a fascinating new episode of From the Hip with Benjy Mudie,...
08/07/2025

If you are a fan of South African music, be sure to click on a fascinating new episode of From the Hip with Benjy Mudie, available on all streaming platforms https://pod.link/hip .If you were tuned into South African music in the late `70s you couldn't help but remember a strange but compelling song called "ZX Dan" wafting across the pop airwaves. This tale of a travelling spaceman remains one of the greatest songs in the SA rock universe. Helmed by guitarist/song writer Jonathan Handley and vocalist Dave Davies, Radio Rats remain one of the most independent and enigmatic groups and in this highly amusing episode they wax lyrical about life in the East Rand, why drummers want to be guitarists, drive-ins and the lowdown on the making of the classic " Into the night we slide" album. Please share this information with like minced SA music fans!

I`m pleased as punch to announce the release of the first podcast of 2025. The 40th Anniversary of the iconic Concert in...
25/03/2025

I`m pleased as punch to announce the release of the first podcast of 2025. The 40th Anniversary of the iconic Concert in the Park has been months in the making, writing and rewriting the story of how, in the midst of madness, mayhem and violence, 120,000+ South Africans of all hues and colors came together to celebrate a day of music, peace and love. The podcast features interviews and comments from some of the artists, managers, media and industry folks who made it happen and most importantly some of the great South African music by the likes of Brenda Fassie, Juluka, Evoid, Sipho Mabuse, Via Afrika and many more. Relive the 12th of January 1985 at Ellis Parl....were you there? Share your story in the comments section.

Music industry veteran Benjy Mudie does a deep dive into what makes the music world tick. From interviews with leading artists, songwriters, publishers, radio DJs, label insiders, and producers, to stories from nearly 50 years in music. Sometimes funny, and often irreverent and controversial. He'll....

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