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Music

Before streaming, before smartphones… this was the year that set the rules

Ahmed Kajee
23 January 2026

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Music

Relive the hits that dominated radio while the world looked to space

Gary Oberholzer
9 January 2026

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A striking Classic Countdown graphic displays a split red and white background with the words Classic Countdown above a black circle showing 1989 in white, where the "o" is yellow and the "d" is red.
Music

You won’t believe how much history is packed into these classic songs

Ahmed Kajee
26 December 2025

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Music

It started in a bedroom — and became the biggest Christmas song on earth

Ahmed Kajee
24 December 2025

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Music

Think you know your Christmas classics? These stories might surprise you

Ahmed Kajee
19 December 2025

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Music

George Michael was selling millions — so why wasn’t he being paid like it?

Ahmed Kajee
17 December 2025

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Music

A time when love songs, dance hits and movie magic ruled

Ahmed Kajee
12 December 2025

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Music

What really happened at Leo Sayer’s unforgettable 1979 SA show

Ahmed Kajee
10 December 2025

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Music

The year Bob Marley, Sting and a yellow arcade icon took over the world

Ahmed Kajee
5 December 2025

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Music

The story behind “Smooth Criminal”: Who is Annie, and why are we asking if she’s okay?

Ahmed Kajee
3 December 2025

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