Today on Play Something Sweet we look at the history and influence of South African rhythms on American music. Music by Solomon Linda, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, the Tokens, and the Dave Matthews Band.

Episode 34 - Soweto Influence

PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. <br /><br />Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!

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PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!

PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. <br><br>Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!

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Episode 34 - Soweto Influence

Episode 34 - Soweto Influence