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| SXSW 2012 at Waterloo Records (Picture Taken By: Mary Allen) |
I was intrigued by the rapping and hip hop sounds that I heard while standing outside of the Waterloo Record Store.
I found out the performers on stage at the time were Spoek Mathambo and Theo and they were both going to be signing autographs after their performance.
I approached Spoek Mathambo and Theo's manager in Waterloo Records when the two were signing autographs. I asked their manager if I could ask the two gentleman a few quick questions.
Their manager asked Spoek Mathambo and Theo and fortunately I was able to ask Spoek Mathambo and Theo a few questions.
I discovered that this was Theo's first time in the U.S. and that Spoek Mathambo and Theo have never toured together and that this was their first time touring together.
The two met in high school in South Africa. After high school they didn't see each other for ten years. And after ten years they reconnected. Now, their writing songs together and touring together for the first time.
They described their sound as vintage South African hip-hop with soul and classic South African sounds.
Spoek Mathambo and Theo also mentioned that they are translating their influences into one sound. They are taking their background into the future by pushing South African sounds forward.
I find their music intriguing and very unique. Check out the links below for more information....
Spoek Mathambo Home Website
Spoek Mathambo myspace
"Control"
"Father Creeper" - EPK 2012
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