South African Rock

South African rock is a dynamic and eclectic genre that blends the country's diverse musical heritage with international rock influences. Characterized by driving rhythms, crunching guitar riffs, and soaring vocal melodies, the genre often incorporates traditional African musical elements, such as pennywhistle and mbira, into its sound. Emerging in the 1990s, South African rock gained momentum in the 2000s, particularly among the country's Afrikaans-speaking population. The genre has become a significant cultural force, providing a platform for social commentary and storytelling, as well as a means of expressing national identity. Drawing from a rich musical tapestry that includes folk, psychedelia, and indie rock, South African rock is distinct from similar styles due to its unique blend of African musical traditions and global rock sensibilities, resulting in a sound that is both locally rooted and internationally relatable.

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Wings
Single - Released November 1, 2024

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A Year on Earth
Ben Dey and the Concrete Lions
Civil Twilight
Cutting Jade
Dan Patlansky
Diamond Thug
Early Hours
Fokofpolisiekar
Foto Na Dans
Francois van Coke
Gangs of Ballet
HONEYMOAN
Jeremy Loops
KONGOS
Opposite the Other
Petite Noir
Ruff Majik
Runaway Nuns
Seether
Shortstraw
Springbok Nude Girls
The Dirty Skirts
The Plastics
Van Coke Kartel
We Are Charlie
Wonderboom
aKING
Seether
KONGOS
Jeremy Loops
Opposite the Other
Fokofpolisiekar
HONEYMOAN
Francois van Coke
Civil Twilight
Diamond Thug
Petite Noir
Springbok Nude Girls
aKING
Van Coke Kartel
Shortstraw
Dan Patlansky
A Year on Earth
Gangs of Ballet
Early Hours
Ruff Majik
The Plastics
Wonderboom
Cutting Jade
Foto Na Dans
Ben Dey and the Concrete Lions
The Dirty Skirts
Runaway Nuns
We Are Charlie