Ever hear New Wave music …
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Ever hear New Wave music from South Africa? This week on Radio M you’ll get the chance. New Wave is what it’s called but don’t expect sounds similar to the likes of Depeche Mode, Siouxsee & The Banshees or any of the other stalwarts of 1980’s New Wave. This form of New Wave is perhaps nothing like you’ve heard before.Also another shot of From the Stage with Tod A and his band Firewater. Firewater is a high energy blend of klezmer, Romani, ska, and other forms from around the world all wrapped up in a punk rock attitude.