All things Shifty

All things Shifty

From From the Hip with Benjy Mudie by Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

November 23, 2024 · 1h 39m

About this episode

Lloyd Ross and Warrick Sony discuss the impact of Shifty Records on the South African music scene during the 1980s.

Lloyd Ross (founder/owner Shifty Studio/Records) and Warrick Sony (partner Shifty Studio/founder Kalahari Surfers) Throughout the turbulent Eighties Shifty Records forged an uncompromising, if solitary, trail through the South African music business. Founded by avid music fan, Lloyd Ross, the studio and its accompanying label was responsible for creating a tsunami of original independent music that reflected both the musical and social revolution happening on the streets. In this episode Lloyd, accompanied by longtime friend and compatriot, Warrick Sony, takes the listener on an often-hilarious joyride through the highs and lows of Shifty, featuring the music of the likes of Happy Ships, Corporal Punishment, Gereformeerde Blues Band, Sankomota, Kalahari Surfers, Cherry Faced Lurchers and many more. Listen on Bandcamp · Connect with Lloyd · Vinyl Junkie Website · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Connect with Benjy on LinkedIn · Music Rights Clearances

People in this episode

Host: Benjy Mudie

Guests: Lloyd Ross, Warrick Sony

Topics covered

  • South African music
  • independent music
  • music history
  • 1980s culture
  • music revolution

Keywords

  • Shifty Records
  • Lloyd Ross
  • Warrick Sony
  • South African music
  • 1980s
  • independent music
  • music revolution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shifty Studio, Shifty Records, Kalahari Surfers

Books & works: Happy Ships, Corporal Punishment, Gereformeerde Blues Band, Sankomota, Cherry Faced Lurchers

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