SA music featured on King Charles' personal playlist
Get a glimpse into King Charles' musical tastes with 'The King's Music Room', a unique playlist featuring a special local artist and a host of international artists.
In a unique collaboration with Apple Music, King Charles III has unveiled 'The King's Music Room', a personal playlist that celebrates the joy of music.
The playlist, released to commemorate Commonwealth Day, features an eclectic mix of tracks from around the world, including a special nod to South Africa's own Miriam Makeba.
Recorded at Buckingham Palace, the playlist showcases the King's love for music and its ability to evoke memories, comfort, and joy.
With a diverse range of artists from Bob Marley and Kylie Minogue to Grace Jones and Beyoncé, there's something for everyone in this royal mix.
As King Charles explains, "Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others. It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories flooding back from the deepest recesses of our memory, to comfort us in times of sadness, and to take us to distant places."
The playlist is a reflection of his own musical tastes, which have been shaped by his travels and experiences around the world.
From the upbeat rhythms of Millie Small's 'My Boy Lollipop' to the soulful sounds of Miriam Makeba's 'The Click Song', each track has been carefully selected to evoke a sense of joy and celebration.
'The King's Music Room' is available now on Apple Music, and can be streamed on-demand with a subscription.
Whether you're a fan of classical music, pop, or world music, this unique playlist is sure to delight and inspire.
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Here's the full playlist:
Bob Marley & The Wailers – 'Could You Be Loved'
Millie Small – 'My Boy Lollipop'
Kylie Minogue – 'The Loco-Motion'
Al Bowlly – 'The Very Thought of You'
Grace Jones – 'La Vie En Rose'
Raye – 'Love Me Again'
Daddy Lumba – 'Mpempem Do Me'
Davido – 'Kante' (feat. Fave)
Miriam Makeba – 'The Click Song'
Jools Holland & Ruby Turner – 'My Country Man'
Anoushka Shankar – 'Indian Summer'
Siti Nurhaliza – 'Anta Permana'
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa – 'E Te Iwi E (Call to the People)'
Michael Bublé – 'Haven’t Met You Yet'
Arrow – 'Hot Hot Hot'
Beyoncé – 'Crazy in Love' (feat. Jay-Z)
Diana Ross – 'Upside Down'
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