Scientists have figured out how to bring the music of ancient cave paintings to life
Archeologists who study ancient cave paintings often run across depictions of people apparently music. If that’s what was painted, what
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South Africa
Random music news for Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Putin is calling up retired generals to help with his awful war in Ukraine–including this guy. Once you’re done scratching
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Random music news for Monday, December 10, 2018
On this day in 1901, the first Nobel Prize ceremony was held. That’s a big ancient, so here’s something more
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How Johannesburg’s artists are driving change
Artists of South Africa have been featured on these pages before. I have a particular affinity for the country and
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If You Want This Album, You Really, REALLY Have to Work for It
Buying an album in 2016 is pretty simple: you head to iTunes for the download or your local record store
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Okay, This Wins: The Craziest Band Name EVER
Finding a name for your band can be so hard that some people just go “F**k it, let’s go with
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Metal In South Africa: Small Scene, Lots of Noise.
Not a topic that jumps to mind. There is a scene there though very small and yet it’s growing. Check
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Random Music News for Saturday, January 16, 2016
Two more sets of shoes ruined by road salt. When will I ever learn? And now, weekend music news. A
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This Three Year-Old is a Better DJ Than You
Actually, it’s a better DJ than most people. Check out South Africa’s Arch Jr. lay ’em down on the one’s
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South Africa’s Electronic Music Scene
Yes, that is a thing! Spoek Mathambo, whose music has been featured here, has released a documentary on the subject.
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Die Antwoord Goes All Pitbull
Here’s yet another crazy video from South Africa’s craziest band. Two million views in two days.
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