It’s been a month since the last show of the tour. Memories have blurred into one kaleidoscopic frame. I’ve recounted our adventures many times over. I find myself saying I need to get back there soon; that I felt safer than I had prepared myself for and that South Africa was one of the best experie...

Earlier in the week, we visited Tuks FM at the University of Pretoria, a well-known community radio station which has been significant in the careers of many South African artists and broadcasting professionals. Most of the staff are volunteers. They were eager to educate us about the local scene, d...

Following Krank’d Up, we explored more of Africa, highlighted by a life-affirming trip to Pilanesburg Game Reserve. Our hosts couldn’t believe our luck in seeing four of the big five on our first excursion. We couldn’t help humming the Jurassic Park soundtrack as we passed through the gates, or maki...