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South African Bands Trivia Quiz

South Africa has produced a large number of bands over the years, some really bad and some exceptionally brilliant. Here are four song titles, the well known and the completely obscure. Link them to the group.

A multiple-choice quiz by madison_17. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
madison_17

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,311

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. This group has been described as a musical representation of the African Renaissance, and their efforts have resulted in "We Bring the Fire", "Supalava", "Siyajabula" and "Mankind". What are they called? Hint

Watershed

Dirty Skirts

Bongo Maffin

Zombo

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Question 2 of 10

2. They released their first album in 1984, the height of musical protest in South Africa. Their songs include "Madiba 1990", "Weeping", "Window on the World" and "The Rising Tide". Who are they? Hint

Bright Blue

Wonderboom

Tweak

Aces High

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Question 3 of 10

3. Art Matthews is the songwriter for this SA Rock band. Their playlist would include songs like "Father and Farther", "Shallow Waters", "Too Late" and "Painting Hours". Which band are we referring to? Hint

Qcumba Zoo

Prime Circle

Just Jinger

Mandoza

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Question 4 of 10

4. The song "Hello" off their debut album was used by the South African National Cricket Team as their team song. Some of their more well known singles are "Let Me Go", "Miracle", "The Way it Could Be" and "Maybe Wrong". Which band is it? Hint

Zombo

Tonight we die

Prime Circle

The Parlotones

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Question 5 of 10

5. Taking you back to the 80's, this band had many super hits and many closet fans. With releases like "Mysteries and Jealousies", "Terror in the Attic", "Whisper your Secret" and "Kissing for Pleasure", which group is it? Hint

Mango Groove

Plush

The Helicopters

Wonderboom

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Question 6 of 10

6. Wow! Infectious and inspiring, with hits such as "Love is", "Uzongikhulula", "Another Country" and "Dream Softly". What is the name of this remarkable group whose members have an unbridled passion for South Africa? Hint

Tweak

Iyaya

The Finkelsteins

Mango Groove

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Question 7 of 10

7. Two groups joined to form the "Electric Petal Groove Machine", however they sooned changed that name. They don't mimic anyone and manage to play truly South African Rock, their hits have included "Jafta Rebel", "Love Crash", "Kiss or Kill" and "Smile Pantsula". Who are they? Hint

Wonderboom

eVoid

Qcumba Zoo

Ellamental

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Question 8 of 10

8. They are original, diverse and a breath of fresh air to the South Arican music scene. Their ability to fuse traditional and contemporary has resulted in songs like "Touch in the Night", "Vanish", "Ocean Floor" and "Train Love", with their second album reaching double platinum. What group is this? Hint

Petit Cheval

Plush

Tribe after Tribe

Freshlyground

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Question 9 of 10

9. Their debut album "In the Meantime" qickly reached platinum status, and some of their hits have been included on international compilations. Which band's song lists include "Hay Making time", "Unfaithful", "Indigo Girl" and "Shine on Me"? Hint

Parlotones

Goldfish

Black Noise

Watershed

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Question 10 of 10

10. Their best selling album "Gate Crashers" was also released in Asia, Europe and the USA. With a style of music that is distinctly kwaito they have released songs such as "Loot", "Majika", "Morena" and "Bangradesh"; what is this group's name? Hint

Mafikizolo

Mzekezeke

Sankomota

Palesa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Bongo Maffin

Bongo Maffin started in 1996 - they are a South African kwaito band. Kwaito can only be explained as a mix of hip hop, R&B, Ragga and house music with lyrics in mixed languages with a lot of local slang, spice and attitude thrown into the pot.

2. They released their first album in 1984, the height of musical protest in South Africa. Their songs include "Madiba 1990", "Weeping", "Window on the World" and "The Rising Tide". Who are they?

Answer: Bright Blue

Bright Blue was started in Cape Town in the early 80's and the songs were subtle protests against the regime. 'Weeping' is an incredible song, which they performed live for Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa, in Cape Town .

Answer: Just Jinger

Just Jinger hit the local scene in 1997 with "All Comes Round", and grew quickly ino an international act with a base in the USA. The mispronunciation of their name in the USA has prompted them to spell the "Jinger" differently - it is now "Just Jinjer".

Answer: Prime Circle

Started in Witbank in 2001, they have supported international acts and played the Mandela 46664 concert. The first two albums have generated a number of hits on the local charts.

Answer: The Helicopters

The Helicopters hit the local music scene in the 80's, originating from Vereeniging, and landing somewhere between political and punk. Bernard Binns was the songwriter for the five member group. The band had little chance of international success due to the sanctions on SA at the time.

Answer: Mango Groove

Formed in Johannesburg in 1983, Mango Groove was a multiracial Afropop group, not common at the time. They were seen as a symbol of unity in South Africa with the transition from the apartheid era, and were successful both locally and internationally.

Answer: Wonderboom

Wonderboom is a four piece rock band formed in 1996 with the combining of two groups. Two weeks after this amalgamation they opened for a Simple Minds tour.

Answer: Freshlyground

Getting together in April 2002, the group encompasses Fusion, African and Folk. They have already cracked the international stages with European tours in 2006.

Answer: Watershed

Hitting the international charts by brilliant luck - a German DJ on holiday in SA heard 'Indigo Girl' and played it on the air in Germany. The rest is history.

Answer: Mafikizolo

Their first album 'Sibongile' was released in 2003 when Mafikizolo was a trio. One of their members died on 14 February 2004 in a road rage incident.

Source: Author madison_17

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