Thanks Mike. I’m actually starting to get some of this in my YouTube feed now. I always enjoy this exposure to new music. I’m going to have to go into a hiatus sometime this summer to work through these video lists you’ve been posting.
I did that long ago with other artists, but unfortunately failed to raise much. Nowadays, I’d be competing against so much more but the idea has never left my mind. However, I’d need to be in a stable situation, ironically with spare cash, to pursue charity better.
Loved Johnny Clegg and Savuka for years, and the classic Township Jazz artists like Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba. But did not know these other artists at all. Thank you so much for expanding my musical world, for including my on your list of favorite writers, and being a great Substack pal. Glad you're giving your soul and mind a rest. You deserve it and you'll only come back stronger.
Those famous overseas were never my scene because I was into rock ‘n roll, but its always a pleasure to know my country is known. Thanks for the good wishes!
Thanks Mike. I’m actually starting to get some of this in my YouTube feed now. I always enjoy this exposure to new music. I’m going to have to go into a hiatus sometime this summer to work through these video lists you’ve been posting.
If this were politics, I would have finally achieved something :) Take that hiatus!
I can understand the need to take a break. Politics can be draining. It’s an emotional roller coaster.
I am honored o be on your list of Substack favorites. The timing is great because I am planning today to recommend you.
Awesome. Appreciated. Today is bits and pieces, but the future will only be major articles worked on for at least one week.
However, after two and half years of following the situation in Ukraine, I'll still be doing that daily.
Great selection. Well curated. Maybe you could approach the bands to agree to a compilation CD for merchandising, profits to a worthy cause?
I did that long ago with other artists, but unfortunately failed to raise much. Nowadays, I’d be competing against so much more but the idea has never left my mind. However, I’d need to be in a stable situation, ironically with spare cash, to pursue charity better.
Loved Johnny Clegg and Savuka for years, and the classic Township Jazz artists like Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba. But did not know these other artists at all. Thank you so much for expanding my musical world, for including my on your list of favorite writers, and being a great Substack pal. Glad you're giving your soul and mind a rest. You deserve it and you'll only come back stronger.
Those famous overseas were never my scene because I was into rock ‘n roll, but its always a pleasure to know my country is known. Thanks for the good wishes!