In this interview spotlight, I chat with Taps about the latest release (Dance All Night), challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) I am […]
Nate Newburn Delivers Energetic, Uplifting, Infectious Folk Rock Album, Lazarburn Now Available
Los Angeles folk rocker Nate Newburn found himself in South Africa at age 16 where he fully immersed himself in local culture, ethnic music and beautiful landscapes. Back in LA on a mission to protect our precious planet, Nate’s new album, Lazarburn, delivers positive protest music on an acoustic-driven sound bed that emanates uplifting melodies, […]
Interview with Izzie’s Caravan
Izzie’s Caravan is a blues-rock outfit with an international flair, that can trace its roots directly to Dire Straits’ massive hit, “Money For Nothing.” Guitar and vocalist, simply named, “Izzie” recalls: “Those powerful drums followed by that insane guitar riff had such a profound effect on me, after that, I always knew that guitar would […]
Interview with Amaze – Anthropology (Intl Starz Records Label)
Intl Starz have embraced the Arts and Music, as these are effective tools that encourage and promote the vibrant diversity and creative expression in the performing arts. We have expanded our music opportunities and exposure to international audiences, encouraging international cultural exchange, enhancing the creative and professional development of other international musicians by providing connections with others around the world. […]
Marius Billgobenson Unites Music and Culture To Help Disenfranchised Communities, Tribes In Mind Is Now Available
Marius Billgobenson is an award winning anthropologist, somewhat of an ethnomusicologist, a curator of cultures, and a creator of jazz-infused, R&B-esque, World music aimed at bringing awareness to disenfranchised communities. Using music to bridge cultural divides, Marius has become a powerful voice in the Congolese community who has been recognized for his humanitarian work by the ACNU […]
Interview with D-Man – I’m Good
D-Man also known as Mvangeli Dennis Nhlapo to his family and close friends is a creative hip hop artist from a small town called Balfour in Mpumalanga (South Africa). The rapper fell in love with music on his late primary school year’s where he used to entertain his classmates using his school case as a […]
Yvonne Sangudi Will Get You Up And Moving On Potent New Single, Listen To MistaRomeo
Tanzanian born, Los Angeles based singer/songwriter/producer Yvonne Sangudi started my day off on a much more upbeat note than is typical for my morning routine. Her new single MistaRomeo is now available! Fusing pop, reggaeton and world-beat, Yvonne delivers a high energy single which is guaranteed to have bodies burning up the dance floor soon […]
Interview with Cindy Alter – Reunion
An exceptional woman with exceptional talent, singer, songwriter and guitarist Cindy Alter achieved worldwide recognition at the tender age of 21, when she fronted the all-girl rock group ‘Clout’. This was in 1978, and with the band’s most famous hit ‘Substitute’. Since those heady days, Cindy has not missed a beat, even in the face […]
BINX Interview – Headlights
Binx, whose name was derived from a nickname her brother called her whilst growing up, has been singing and writing music since she was a little girl. With her late father’s encouragement, BINX took her music career to New York where she released her debut EP to great acclaim. “The African Bee” has had extensive […]
Interview with Christian Heath
Christian Heath is no stranger to the South African music scene, although many may wonder where he has been hiding for the last few years. Best known for his role as lead singer of the Christian Heath Band, the East London born and bred singer songwriter is embarking on a fully fledged solo career and […]
