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PieSlovakiaDance, Linda Mlotsha, dannyebtracks

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Africa, the place where music was first heard. We join the Down Beat hosts as they discuss local music and the industry from the continent. This show is for all the enthusiasts keen to plug into what is happening [musically] in Africa.

02/01/2021

The Genre that provides joy and healing, Gospel - Ep 8

Gospel music sits in the top ten music genres in the world. In this episode Sihle and Bongani discuss the genre and share some of their favourite gospel selections. Thank for listening to this season of Down Beat. We are looking forward our second season with you.

31 min
01/25/2021

Mapunapuna, Sex Sells - Ep 7

This episode discusses sex and the music industry. Why does sex sell? Share you thoughts with us on the subject via our socials @downbeatpodcast on Instagram.

28 min
01/19/2021

Our Identity, Our Music - Ep 6

In this episode we are joined by Masechaba Phakela, band leader of Masechaba & the Soul Peanuts, to discuss Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation in music. What does it mean to appropriate musical culture? How do we as Africans promote and protect our cultures at the same time? This episode gets into the meat of the subject without forgetting to supply you with good music.

29 min
01/11/2021

Borrowed Sound to New Genres - Ep 5

African music has influenced the sound of music around the world. In this episode, the babies (Bongane, Sihle and Linda) talk about the impact of the African sound on Africa and the role it played in shaping the future of music on the content.

29 min
01/04/2021

All That Jazz - Ep 4

Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The roots of Jazz include many Afro-American folk music traditions, such as spirituals, work songs, and blues. It also borrowed from 19th century band music and the ragtime style of piano playing. Our hosts walk us through the colourful origins of the genre and discuss its influence on the African continent.

24 min
12/28/2020

Dickies, Brentwood & Oskido - Ep 3

South African culture was forever shaped by the events of the 90's. Music's contribution to the era cannot be recognised without mentioning the impact of one uniquely South African genre, Kwaito. In this episode, the babies are joined by Linda Mlotshwa, a music enthusiast and all-round good guy. Link to apple music playlist in the notes.

22 min
12/20/2020

Let's Talk About It - Ep 2

We tackle difficult but important topics in this episode, violence and drug abuse. This is no ordinary music show. Let's talk (while listening beautiful music).

21 min
12/10/2020

Introduction to Down Beat - Ep 1

Conversations about the local music industry and the influence of African music on the continent.

17 min

8 Episodes

Africa, the place where music was first heard. We join the Down Beat hosts as they discuss local music and the industry from the continent. This show is for all the enthusiasts keen to plug into what is happening [musically] in Africa.

Creator

PieSlovakiaDance, Linda Mlotsha, dannyebtracks
Years Active

2020 - 2021
Episodes

8
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Down Beat

Down Beat

Episodes

The Genre that provides joy and healing, Gospel - Ep 8

Mapunapuna, Sex Sells - Ep 7

Our Identity, Our Music - Ep 6

Borrowed Sound to New Genres - Ep 5

All That Jazz - Ep 4

Dickies, Brentwood & Oskido - Ep 3

Let's Talk About It - Ep 2

Introduction to Down Beat - Ep 1

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