Steve Louw composed “Amandla” for Madiba’s 46664 benefit concert with Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics, Anastacia and Brian May of Queen. On 29 November 2003, an event called the 46664 Concert was held at Green Point Stadium, Cape Town. It was hosted by Mandela and its goal was to raise awareness of the spread of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Wikipedia
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Steve Louw & Big Sky – Beyond The Blue
Released on 9th September 2002 by Sony Music, catalogue number CDEPC 8223. Produced by Kevin Shirley. Described by Steve Louw as a “Black & Blue rock album”, this record carries a character of it’s own, moving through layers of laid back blues rock through to more upbeat contemporary and folky storytellers. Tracks All songs writtenContinue reading “Steve Louw & Big Sky – Beyond The Blue”
Big Sky – Best Of The Decade
Compilation album released on the Epic label on the 4th October 1999. Catalogue number CDEPC 8120 R.‘Destiny’ and ‘Skin Deep’ produced by Kevin Shirley. Compilation produced by Kevin Shirley and Steve Louw. A quarter century ago today, Big Sky’s timeless compilation, “Best Of The Decade,” hit the shelves. This collection wasn’t just a greatest hitsContinue reading “Big Sky – Best Of The Decade”
Best of The Decade Released in 1999
Steve Louw has released a compilation of the best tracks off his three albums, and Best Of The Decade is a worthy title and damn fine album. Besides the older hits like ‘Waiting For The Dawn’, Diamonds And Dust’, ‘Slow Dancing’, ‘One Cut With A Knife’, ‘Run To Me’, ‘Wasted’, and ‘Strange Room’, there are two newContinue reading “Best of The Decade Released in 1999”
Searching For Sugar Man
Steve Louw was honoured with the support slot on Rodriguez’ triumphant ’98 SA tour. With Willem Moller (guitar), Russel Taylor (keyboards), Reuben Samuels (drums), Graham Currie (bass) and Tonia Selley (percussion) performing behind him, Big Sky drew nation-wide attention to the solid and stimulating music produced by the band over the decade.