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Genre:
Interviews  

Story:
On this instalment of Viva Talks we sit down with music industry legend ?Om? Alec Khaoli. It's 40 years since the legendary 'Om' Alec Khaoli went solo and started his Afro rock band Umoja in 1982. Time flies indeed. It has been a journey worth celebrating. Bra Om throughout his solo career has made a serious impact and contributed immensely in the music industry both locally in South Africa and abroad. He has shared his talent, skills and resources through the music he has made over the years. Bra Om was the first black person in the country to own a record studio in South Africa (!). It was called Fireworks Studio, located in Pimville, Soweto. This afforded him ample time to explore and create the best music. He was also one of the first artists to use a vocoder instrument, which at the time was a rare novelty to create a very distinctive sound and so beautiful to listen to. In this episode we have Kwela and ?Om? Alec taking us through the past 40 years look back at the great career, breaking down songs and some of his best memories.  

Parental Advisory A- Family Content 

Country Of Origin
South Afrioca