In 2016, I devoted months shooting the rise of counterculture in Soweto, South Africa, and documenting Tcyif, a punk band largely responsible for spearheading the movement. Our shared mornings would begin at a small residential house infamously known as “The Dogg Pound” in Dube, Soweto. The hours that passed would take us on meaningless adventures from the garage (where jam sessions were held) into the nooks and crannies of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest township. Tciyf’s relationship with the pulse of the township is tightly tethered to their belief in celebrating Black counterculture.
- 4/12/2021
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
Last month, Samthing Soweto quietly struck a blow for local music in an increasingly globalized world. “Akulaleki,” with generous, cascading vocal lines skipping next to hiccups of percussion, was the top song on Apple Music’s South African singles chart. At the same time, Isphithiphithi, an album full of similarly beguiling tracks, was the top full-length on the streaming service in South Africa solely due to pre-adds; it hadn’t even come out yet.
“[A South African artist winning both charts, which have existed since 2015] has never happened in this country before, and that’s crazy,” Soweto says. “I’m 31. For...
“[A South African artist winning both charts, which have existed since 2015] has never happened in this country before, and that’s crazy,” Soweto says. “I’m 31. For...
- 10/11/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Stars from across the globe gather in South Africa to kick off the 2010 FIFA World Cup with a massive concert.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Fergie performs with the Black Eyed Peas at the World Cup Concert Thursday
Photo: Getty Images
On Thursday (June 10), many of the world's biggest entertainers helped kick off what is arguably the world's biggest sporting event, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with a massive concert at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. As the soccer/football competition pits nations against each other in the game, the concert highlighted Africa's singular talent while setting the stage for some international collaborations.
A legion of dancers and drummers heralded South African trumpet legend Hugh Masekela, who opened the event with singer Lira. Following an address by FIFA president Sepp Blatter and South African president Jacob Zuma, the Black Eyed Peas rocked the stage. The Peas got the party started with their...
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Fergie performs with the Black Eyed Peas at the World Cup Concert Thursday
Photo: Getty Images
On Thursday (June 10), many of the world's biggest entertainers helped kick off what is arguably the world's biggest sporting event, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with a massive concert at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. As the soccer/football competition pits nations against each other in the game, the concert highlighted Africa's singular talent while setting the stage for some international collaborations.
A legion of dancers and drummers heralded South African trumpet legend Hugh Masekela, who opened the event with singer Lira. Following an address by FIFA president Sepp Blatter and South African president Jacob Zuma, the Black Eyed Peas rocked the stage. The Peas got the party started with their...
- 6/10/2010
- MTV Music News
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