Archive for July, 2012

There was a time we didn’t use a computer to edit or make loops

26/07/2012

With all the talk of digital broadcasting we thought we’d take you back to a time in radio when editing in radio involved chinagraph markers, razor blades, magnetic tape and using your ears not eyes to edit.

Below are two short video clips shot at Bush Radio demonstrating editing on a reel-to-reel (open reel) machine and the second showing how we used to create musical loops.

Editing on a reel-to-reel:


Creating a loop on a reel-to-reel:

Two more chances left to win R 1000 with Capitec and Bush Radio

26/07/2012

Congratulations to Week 10 winner: Elizabeth Knipe

Two more people stand a chance of winning R 1000 each in the the last 2 weeks of the Bush Radio / Capitec competition – so don’t forget to get your entry in for this week. SMS often to increase your odds – R 1 a sms to potentially win R 1000

Question for week 11:

Where is the best place to find a registered debt counselor?
a)    All debt counselors are registered
b)    The national credit regulator or NCR

SMS the keyword CAPITEC + the answer (A or B) + your name to 32158*

*You have until the Tuesday, 4pm before the next competition to get your answer in each week. Each week’s winner will be announced in Everyday People on Wednesday

Sms cost R1 each and free minutes do not apply.

It’s time for another dose of Jitsenic

26/07/2012

Fresh from his show in Grahamstown, Cape Town musician Jitsvinger presents Jitsenic at the District Six Museum on Friday 27 July, 2012.  

Jitsenic, Jitsvinger’s latest formula combines his rhyme styles and guitar-playing with the sample triggering, finger-drumming techniques of Arsenic (Gary Erfort).

The upcoming Jitsenic performance will introduce its newest member, Andre Hope, who will be completing the ‘sound-system’ by adding savvy bass grooves to the mix. Consisting of two sets, the show features Jitsvinger who will be switching moods from acoustic guitar and poetry to electric guitar.  Those who know Jitsvinger’s repertoire can look forward to hearing familiar classics such as ‘Smile’ and ‘Doenit’ from his debut album ‘Skeletsleutel’,  as well as new unreleased tracks he has been working on with Arsenic.

Jitsvinger mastered his art form through successful projects like Khoi Khollektiv, Rogue State of Mind and the critically-acclaimed Afrikaaps, which earned various awards and rave reviews, both locally and internationally.  All of these projects experimented with different modes of expression from storytelling to word-play. In this spirit, Jitsenic features a fusion where old meets new South African sounds, with the audience being taken on an artistic, lyrical, and music journey.

Tickets cost is R60 and available from Thursday 19 July, 2012, at the District Six Museum.

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Related: UPDATE: JITSENIC – Combining Arsenic and Jitsvinger

This week’s question for R1000 with Capitec

22/07/2012

Congratulations to Week 9 winner; Pam Ndungane

Three more people stand a chance of winning R 1000 each in the the last 3 weeks of the Bush Radio / Capitec competition – so don’t forget to get your entry in for this week. SMS often to increase your odds – R 1 a sms to potentially win R 1000

Question for week 10:

If you can’t repay your creditors, what should you do?

a)    Ignore all communications from them. The problem will go away by itself
b)    Speak to them immediately and try and negotiate a new repayment plan

SMS the keyword CAPITEC + the answer (A or B) + your name to 32158*

*You have until the Tuesday, 4pm before the next competition to get your answer in each week. Each week’s winner will be announced in Everyday People on Wednesday

Sms cost R1 each and free minutes do not apply.

67 more minutes of activism #Mandeladay

18/07/2012

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Some of the Bush Radio trainees and volunteers joined in on the 67 minutes of community activism protest at Parliament, calling for a stop to necklacing and asking parliamentarians to help address the issues of poverty in our communities – an underlying cause of crime.

Related:

Making every minute count – #madiba67

Nelson Mandela speaks

Ready to win R 1000 this week?

16/07/2012

Congratulations to Week 8 winner; Barbara de Jager

Remember the Bush Radio / Capitec competition is running until August – so don’t forget to get your entry in for this week. SMS often to increase your odds – R 1 a sms to potentially win R 1000

Question for week 9:

If you take out a personal loan to buy a car, and you can’t repay the loan, can they still repossess it?

a) No, it was a cash deal and therefore you are liable for repaying the loan

b) Yes, It remains the property of the financial institution

SMS the keyword CAPITEC + the answer (A or B) + your name to 32158*

*You have until the Tuesday, 4pm before the next competition to get your answer in each week. Each week’s winner will be announced in Everyday People on Wednesday

Sms cost R1 each and free minutes do not apply.

How to listen to us online

16/07/2012

Bush Radio has been broadcasting (legally) since 1995 on 89.5 FM in the Cape Town area and since 2001 via audio streaming as well, this makes it possible for you to listen to us anywhere in the world.

If you are struggling to pick us up on a coventional radio receiver try us out online

Enter Week 8 of the Capitec competition and win R 1000

10/07/2012

Congratulations to Week 7 winner; Amanda Bout

Remember the Bush Radio / Capitec competition is running until August – so don’t forget to get your entry in for this week. SMS often to increase your odds – R 1 a sms to potentially win R 1000

Question for week 8:

What’s the most important thing to do when you want to save?

a) Borrow money to pay off your debt?
b) Cut your expenses

SMS the keyword CAPITEC + the answer (A or B) + your name to 32158*

*You have until the Tuesday, 4pm before the next competition to get your answer in each week. Each week’s winner will be announced in Everyday People on Wednesday

Sms cost R1 each and free minutes do not apply.

 

From the Archive: Chuck D

10/07/2012

In 2010 Bush Radio hosted Chuck D (Carlton Douglas Ridenhour) the leader of the legendary rap group Public Enemy at the station.

Check out the LESSONS FOR HEADS series of interviews (Click here).


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