The Springbok Nude Girls (or just the
Nude Girls, as they are affectionately known) are probably one of the most popular
South African
bands ever, albeit mostly among the non-black
music listenership. Their music is a blend of
rock and
metal which is truly
alternative, and they also use a
trumpet effectively in their music as well. Their best songs have brilliant
bass guitar riffs, as well as customarily
soulful vocals from their frontman. I blv you can prolly find their music outside South Africa, but not sure exactly where. Most South African
alternative music gets marketed only in
Germany, as far as I know. If you can find an album of theirs, I'd highly recommend you give them a listen. I blv they've always had the ability to compete internationally, with at least half a dozen really amazing
songs, but just never got the break, and because some of their songs are localised.
Visit their website at http://www.nudegirls.co.za - I recommend listening to samples of Genie, Managing Mula or Blue Eyes.
In case you're wondering why the Springbok Nude Girls, read the writeups on Springbok to understand. Also, for more info on South African music and musicians, see Fetish. (I'll create a metanode when there's been enough written up on the subject)