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• The Bang
  Shiny

  This is the opening title track off the excellent and evocative debut album by this young Johannesburg indie band, destined for bigger things. [July 2006]

• Battery 9
  Beat-heavy and experimental Industrial Rock from the mind of Paul Riekert.
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  Twyfelaar
  'Sondebok' Sampler
  
  
• Baxtop
  Blues-rockers from the late 70s. More »»»
  Jo Bangles
  
  See also Larry Amos
  
  
• Bed On Bricks
  Humanarium
  City
  
  
• Beeskraal
  Boerepunkers from Pretoria. More »»»
  Stoute Boude (with Anton Goosen)
  
  
• Believable Addiction
  Twisted
  Break Down

  Believable Addiction, a metal-rock band from Pretoria, first stormed up the SAmp3.com charts in October last year with 'Twisted' which peaked at number 3. Another great song, the slow-burning 'Fire In The Sky' (aka 'Burn The Sky'), was featured on the 'Wicked Rock: Let Us Be Heard' 2CD compilation from Durban-based Wicked Rock Records and also received radioplay on 5fm. Their lastest offering is the new single 'Break Down' that is sure to burn holes in your PC's speakers. You have been warned. [BC, April 2004]

• Andries Bezuidenhout
  Die Ballad Van Dracula Havenga

  Andries is better known as "Roof" from the Brixton Moord en Roof Orkes. This slow and methodical autobiographical track is taken from his first solo album 'Insomniak se Droomalmanak'. Andries tells us about his life in a budgie cage and his strange neighbours including somebody who plays in rock band called Kobus! (BC, October 2003)

• Big Sky
  One of SA rock's most talented and unassuming singer-songwriters, Steve Louw first hit the spotlight with his mid-'80s band, All Night Radio and then formed Big Sky in the '90s. More »»»
  Bernadette - All Night Radio

  Big Sky's Steve Louw formed All Night Radio in 1984 with Rob Nagel (who went on to be a Blues Broer) and Nico Burger. 'Bernadette' is taken from their second album 'The Killing Floor' (Nagel had left by this time) which has not yet been released on CD, so this is taken from the original vinyl. Legendary producer Kevin Shirley was the producer & engineer on this Bo Diddley-style blues-rocker.

  Beyond The Blue Sampler
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  Waiting For The Dawn
  
  
• Richard Black
  Cape Town guitar man.
  Die Trein
  Sheriff Bush and Deputy Blair - The Nukular Stompers
  Buccaneer (1998 version) - McCully Workshop
  She - McCully Workshop
  (I Think I Can) Relate (acoustic) - Tait
  Long Time Ago - Rupert Mellor
  Rock 'n Roll Christmas Blues - Special Edition
  I Would Do Anything - Alpha Set
  
  
• Blomkrag
  Vier By Vier En Visvang

  OK here are some clues to understanding this song: 'Blomkrag' means 'Flower Power', 'die aarde en die mens' refers to 'the earth and the people', and this track is taken off an album titled 'Boerecountry'. So think Nico Carstens jamming with Jerry Garcia... and you won't even be close. This long and convoluted song (its over 6 minutes) features the vocals of Barbora Tellinger, acoustic guitar by Cliff Armstrong, bass by Gary 'Piet Pers' Herselman and the wah-wah guitar of 'Meneer Volume' himself, Willem Moller. The piano accordion is played by Gary Leisegang. Rock on. [BC, April 2004]

• Blood Island Raiders
  The Master Plan
  Fear
• Blood Money
  Still Life

  This new Johannesburg band featuring Sugardrive's Garth Mcleod and Gavin Wienand, and Tim Kroon (The Human Effect), are in London to perform at the launch of the Rockstar Lottery. [July 2006]

• Bluescream Cape Town rock band. More »»»
  The Countdown

  Roger Kaye (vocals), Robin Gallagher (guitar), Kevin Gibson (drums) and Tully McCully (bass & production) rock hard and loud with this McCully-penned track about abused women waiting for their knights in shining armour. "Jerry Springer used to make her laugh, now it just makes her cry". Powerful words in a power-filled song from this super-charged debut album from new Cape Town band BlueScream. (BC, December 2003)

  Another Man's Woman
  
  
• Blues Broers
  Original blues band from Stellenbosch featuring the guitar talents of Albert Frost. More »»»
  Dolly Mae
  Glove
  Nothing On The Blues
  I'd Rather Be Sad Than Happily Married
  Electric Train
  
  
• Bored
  What It Takes To Breathe
  Tame
  
  
• Piet Botha
  
  
  
  Since the 1970s, Piet Botha (born 18th July 1955) has been working, playing and building a legendary reputation on the South African rock scene. More »»»
  
  Al Die Stede

  Piet Botha and Nelson Mandela share the same birthdate (18th July) and 'Al Die Stede' is Piet's tribute to the man they call Madiba. "Maar in al die stede van die hele wêreld sal hulle jou naam ken, Nelson Mandela" (In all the cities of the whole world, they will know your name, Nelson Mandela). [BC, July 2003]

  Al Weer Winter (demo)

  Here's something to warm you up - it's the demo version of a rare Piet Botha track from 'Die Mamba' Sessions.

  Bok en Spring (demo 2001)

  Original demo version of a song later re-recorded with slightly different lyrics as 'Slagtersnek' which was released on 'Die Hits'.

  Bossies - Wildebeest (1983)

  One of the first songs to combine Rock sounds with Afrikaans lyrics. This 1983 incarnation of Wildebeest featured Piet Botha on vocals & bass, Boet Farber on guitar & vocals and Freedoms Children's Colin Pratley on wild drumming and even wilder vocals.

  This is what happened to the soldiers during the Border War after being too long in the bush. Constant beat, catchy, fast. [Curmic, July 2003]

  Die Gemmerbroodman

  Piet Botha pulls no punches on this track off the SA Rock Digest album of the year for 2003, 'Die Mamba'. Stunning guitar solo by Not My Dog's Lanie vd Walt.

  Goeienag Generaal (live 2000)

  The real story behind the Border War; not for sensitive listeners. Originally released on 'Suitcase Vol Winter' in 1997, this version was recorded at the SABC for a 5FM live broadcast in 2000 and released on the 'Bootleg' album in 2001.

  Good Friend Of Mine (live 2003) - Piet Botha and Jack Hammer

  Originally from The Judas Chapter, this live version is available on 'Live At The Nile'.

  Jacob Klipkop

  An emotional look at the destructive effects of the apartheid-era border war. [December 2003]

  Kitchener

  Song recorded during the 'Die Mamba' sessions, but not officially released on CD.

  Kitty (demo 2002)

  Demo version of a track off the highly-acclaimed 'Die Mamba' released in 2003.

  Laat Die Wiele Rol

  A song about life on the road, his band Jack Hammer, and their roadie, Jackson, by Piet Botha, the 2005 SAMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. [May 2006]

  Llandudno Blues #13 (live 2003) - Piet Botha & Jack Hammer

  This song has only ever been performed live, no studio version exists. Available on 'Live At The Nile'.

  Die Mamba (demo 2002)

  Demo version of the title track off The SA Rock Digest Album Of The Year for 2003.

  Die Mamba (album version)

  The SA Rock Digest Album Of The Year for 2003 boasts a stunning title track with its wry look (back?) at groupies, or "bokkies" as they are referred to here. Deep Purple-style guitar solo on the coda.

  Man Met Kitaar (demo 2002)

  Demo version of a song that was originally going to be the title track of the album that later became 'Die Mamba'.

  Sien Jou Weer (live 2003)

  Live version of a crowd favourite off the ground-breaking 'Suitcase Vol Winter' CD. This live version is available on 'Live At The Nile'.

  Skielik Somer (demo)

  Demo version of a track off the highly-acclaimed 'Die Mamba' released in 2003.

  Die Son Kom Weer (demo 2001)

  Demo version of a song that was recorded during sessions for 'Piet Botha - Die Hits', but not officially released on CD.

  Suitcase Vol Winter (live 2003) - Piet Botha & Jack Hammer

  Title track of the classic alt.Afrikaans album released in 1997. This live version is available on 'Live At The Nile'.

  Wheel Of Fortune - Raven (1979)

  Song from the very rare first seven single featuring Piet Botha which was released in 1979. Raven included keyboardist Gabi le Roux who went on to become a master kwaito producer for Mandoza and others.

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• Boulevard Blues Band
  Led by the famous frontman Dr John Mostert on vocals – previously singing for the well known Blues Broers. Dale Collins features on lead guitar and vocals. On bass guitar there's the ever solid Rob Stemmett and featuring on lead guitar the flamboyant Richard Pryor. Graham Abbott plays the drums and Greg Smith finishes off the picture on harmonica. Between these guys they have 90 years of music experience and they feature on the compilation CD's 'High On Blues' and 'Tassenberg All*Stars 3 & 4'
  Forget About You (live at KKNK 2002)
  Can't Judge A Book (live at The High Street Theatre 2000)
  Something In My Eye (live at Wingerdstok 2003)
  
  
• Eden Brent (International Artist)
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  South Africa
  
  
• Breyten Breytenbach
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  No Man's Land with Arno Carstens
  Jy Gee Geboorte Aan Jou Asem/ Blomme Vir Boeddha
  Rebel Song
  
  
• Bright Blue
  Formed in Cape Town in 1983. More »»»
  Madiba 1990

  A song for Madiba by the band who brought us the classic 'Weeping'.

• Brixton Moord en Roof Orkes
  This music is not for sissies, but the brave listener who ventures into this "Restricted Area" will be rewarded with some very unrestricted Afrikaans Rock. More »»»
  Brixton-Dae
  Geraamtes In Jou Kas
  
  
• Andrew John Bryson
  Station B12

  The title track off the upcoming debut 10-track album 'Station B12', due in October, from this Eastern Cape experimental guitarist known for his unique Instrumental Rock.

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