Across South Africa, there are pockets of musical talent everywhere. Thanks to the power of social media, more hidden songbirds are flying high in exposure more so than ever.
A recent addition to South Africa’s pot of talent that has blessed the ears of locals and many over the world comes from a seemingly unexpected setting. Void of the big city, without eccentric outfits or gimmicks, comes the sounds from humble roots that are shaking the internet in the best way.
You’d be forgiven for hearing the rendition of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” and thinking that it came from a band who were already well-established and probably had tons of adoring fans at their feet and years of experience. However, thanks to the video footage, we become aware that the musos making Johnny Cash relevant again, are none other than a few local youths from the Free State, in the small town of Tromspburg, a mere 120kms southwest of Bloemfontein.
Have a look and listen:
The rendition came from the band’s end of year school talent show, which would become the background for a viral sensation.
It’s the easy coolness of our young guitar player doing his thing like he’s been in the business for over 30 years, the beats of the drummer, the swiftness of the little pianist and of course – the crown jewel of the show, the vocals of the lead singer that all together made something all South Africans and the late Mr Cash should all be proud of.
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