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Laugh, Lag, Hleka, Tsheha, LOL...

In this episode we snort, chuckle and plain laugh out loud at some of the most comic takes on South African life, culture and assorted antics committed to record.

In this episode, we feature the music of:

Pip Freedman 

The Bats

Long John Berks

Oom Hansie

Jeremy Taylor 

David Kramer

Pieter Dirk Uys

Vd Want / Letcher

Koos Kombuis

Leon Schuster

Deep Fried Man

Radi-Aid

And here's an extra bit of musical comedy from PE drummer and funny man, Gino Fabbri:

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'News Network Africa R9.99' goes Glee!

This special episode of TMW - simulcast on the NNA9.99 channel - goes to the theatre! We play some of the great tunes from South Africa's theatrical hits - and a few misses.

In this episode, we feature the music from the shows:

King Kong

Bo Jungle

Ipi Tombi

Just a minim

District Six

Kat and the Kings

Sarafina

Pieknik by Dingaan

Africa Umoja

And introduce new band, Crystal Park

These are the links to artists and events covered in our Gigs, Gossip & Grooves section:

Nibs van der Spuy and Dan Patlansky (at Halfmoon and Green Note)

Hugh Masekela

South African Arts and Culture Festival

As promised, here is a photo of co-host Leon Lazarus reviewing some copy for the Hallucinogenic Wasteland Magazine in 1988, during his 'Boy-Lee' (AKA 'Calmer CarmeLeon') period. It lasted about 3 hours, and he enjoyed only "cups of tea" for the duration.

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We really appreciate your feedback. We’re always open to suggestions and even requests! If you’re a South African musician living or touring internationally, do let us know about your concerts, album releases or tours - we’d love to give you a punt on the show. Our email address is [email protected]

But most importantly, if you enjoy the show, tell your friends about Tune Me What?!

Jolling with the Class of 84

The 80's was a wild time to be a teenager in Johannesburg. Fast cars, crazy clubs and the sound of those brilliant bands, with big hair and an F-you attitude. The jol is on … we'll check you at the Doll's House bru!

In this episode we feature the music of :

eVoid

Petit Cheval

Robin Auld

Bright Blue - can you feel it

Celtic Rumors

Ella Mental 

Psycho Reptiles

Falling Mirror

Hotline

Dog Detachment

Via Afrika

These are the links to the artists covered in our Gigs, Gossip and Grooves section:

Huisgenoot Hart van Windhoek music festival

Hugh Masekela with pianist Larry Willis

Jann Klose

Robbi Robb and 3rd Ear Experience

Toby Tobias Ensemble

High School Jam

A special shout out to the okes and stokkies on the jol in Joeys back in the early 80's - the Main Manne What Counts!

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We really appreciate your feedback. We’re always open to suggestions and even requests! If you’re a South African musician living or touring internationally, do let us know about your concerts, album releases or tours - we’d love to give you a punt on the show. Our email address [email protected]

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Swimming across the Kalahari

In this episode Leon & Brett play some summery sing-along songs from South Africa, so get some sun (even if you need an umbrella) and bop along with another instalment of Tune Me What?! 

In this episode, we feature the music of:

Leslie Rae Dowling

Kalahari Surfers

Johannes Kerkorel

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Just Jinjer

Simphiwe Dana

Konsertina Buddies

Amersham

Red Huxley

Mahlatini and the Mahotella Queens

These are the links to artists and events covered in our Gigs, Gossip & Grooves section:

Bakithi Kumalo

Africa Umoja

"Rock of Ages"

"Felix" (the movie)

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We really appreciate your feedback. We’re always open to suggestions and even requests! If you’re a South African musician living or touring internationally, do let us know about your concerts, album releases or tours - we’d love to give you a punt on the show. Our email address is [email protected]

But most importantly, if you enjoy the show, tell your friends about Tune Me What?!