Ashton Nyte gives South African music a new spin
And finally today, for those of you who thought that all South African music was Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Hugh Masekela, get ready for ear adjustment. South Africa also has a lively alternative-rock scene. And at the center of it is singer-songwriter Ashton Nyte. With his newest album, Ashton Nyte may find allies and friends in the alternative scene here as well. Nyte recently left Johannesburg and made the move to St. Louis. His latest CD is called ‘The Valley.’
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