The Deep Cut

The Deep Cut
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The Deep Cut is a South African music podcast- we discuss impactful South African artists, the drawbacks of the music industry and the music that finds itself on the fringes of popular culture.

Episodes

  1. 01/17/2021

    Bra Hugh

    Hugh Masekela was an artist, activist, an ambassador for South Africa. In this episode, The Deep Cut is joined by trumpeter Lwanda Gogwana to discuss the magic behind Bra Hugh's music, from the very beginning of his career up until his passing. We also discuss his legacy with regards to honouring culture and the impact he had on the African diaspora.

    Bra Hugh

  2. 01/01/2021

    Post-Apartheid Jazz

    The Deep Cut speaks with drummer Asher Gamedze, whose 2020 debut release, Dialectic Soul, created waves in South African jazz music and received international acclaim. In this episode, recorded remotely to comply with COVID-19 regulations, we discuss the significance of jazz music in the quest for black liberation and whether or not the genre’s influence has waned in South Africa.

  3. 03/30/2020

    Music of the Rainbow

    From past music icons like Johnny Clegg, Mango Groove and PJ Powers to contemporary acts such as Beatenberg, Die Antwoord and Costa Titch, The Deep Cut duo discusses the complicated relationship between white South Africans and black music. We also examine how the Rainbow Nation narrative has aided cultural appropriation in South African music.

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About

The Deep Cut is a South African music podcast- we discuss impactful South African artists, the drawbacks of the music industry and the music that finds itself on the fringes of popular culture.

Information

  • Creator
    The Deep Cut
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Deep Cut