The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Why Did You Do it’ by Margaret Singana
South African music icon Margaret Singana brings her powerful, soulful voice to Mark Rosin’s Friday song (on a Sunday) this week…
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The key ingredient: Cherries
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The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Wabash III’ by John Scofield, featuring Jack DeJohnette
Mark Rosin pays tribute to music legend Jack DeJohnette, whose drumming genius shaped modern jazz and shines in ‘Wabash III’ by John Scofield…
Eight Questions for the Interested & Interesting: Joanne Smith
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Get a room: Turbine Hotel & Spa
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What we’re drinking this week: Bruwer Vintners Methode Ancestrale Sparkling Wine
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Cold cases, warm heart
True crime podcaster Nicole Engelbrecht’s new book, ‘Bare Bones: Cold Cases from True Crime South Africa’ explores ten haunting unsolved criminal cases.…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Space and Time’ by S.G. Goodman
Mark Rosin’s song of the week is ‘Space and Time’, a track by solo artist S.G.Goodman, whose heartfelt tunes span the genres of folk,…
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