Alternative music is best known as the
genre that won’t be told what to do.
From this freedom flows original sounds, authentic words from the heart
and a fire that can’t be contained by a mainstream mould. The songs may or may not achieve commercial
success, but the unique music creates a lifelong love affair with its
listeners.
To pay homage to this genre, Coleské
Artists handpicked and presented an exceptional collection of classic and
current South African alternative music on one massive double album – Alternatief
is Groot (Alternative is Big).
The 38 handpicked songs on Alternatief
is Groot, evoke a range of moods and memories. Take a nostalgic road trip back
in time to the legendary tunes by Johannes Kerkorrel (Hillbrow) and Koos
Kombuis (Johnny is nie dood nie) that started it all and inspired current chart
topping artists and bands like Die Heuwels Fantasties (Sy) and Francois Van
Coke and Karen Zoid (Toe vind ek jou).
Take a load off with some classics like
Wonderboom’s Africa, Eyeshadow by Valiant Swart or Against All Odds by
AKING. If you had a bad day, belt out
the epic anthem Ek Skyn(Heilig) by Fokofpolisiekar or Beaten by the Gun by Taxi
Violence.
To get you in a party mood put on
Pretoria Girls by Desmond and the Tutus, Come with me now by Kongos or Jack
Parow and Gazelle’s Hosh Tokolosh. If
it’s ballads you need, Groen Trui by Jan Blohm and Blue Eyes by Springbok Nude
Girls will soothe your soul.
The playlist goes from strength to
strength with likes of Matthew Mole, Nkhane Toure, Mi Casa & Euphonik,
Bittereinder, Bouwer Bosch, Van Coke Kartel, eVoid, Loki Rothman & Pierre
Greeff, Laudo Liebenberg, Twee, THIEVE, Sugardrive, Jax Panik, Nagligte,
Gazelle, Straagligkinders, Albert Frost, Just Jinger, Ryno Velvet Band,
Lukraaketaar, Klopjag and Die Tuindwergies.
Alternative music embodies many
sub-genres and you can find most of them here…
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