10 South African bands to watch in 2017

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It’s not all marimbas, gospel choirs and penny whistles in the South African music scene: we have our fair share of alt pop, indie rock and gravely voices too. Make 2017 the year you take on South African’s live music with these emerging bands and artists.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/10-south-african-bands-to-watch-in-2017/

There's rock, indie, blues, singer/songwriters on this list...and no rappers ?

Did you hear or see of any of these acts in 2017/8?

warrenpridgeon

Haven't heard of all of these bands/artists yet... but quite a few yes... And one day I'd like to go to one of the Dan Patlansky weekend workshop things... they look awesome.

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warrenpridgeon And one day I'd like to go to one of the Dan Patlansky weekend workshop things...

Me too! Though I would take along a bass too, just so I could get a jam in ? I actually think that would be a great thing, would learn a LOT just jamming behind everyone - and likely I'd be the only one, so many jam's with Dan would ensue...?

Hasie

Many of the bands listed feel so "main-stream" already.

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Hasie Very true! I think Platlansky is a perennial favourite...because everyone hopes this year is gonna be the year?