New Academics

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New Academics
OriginCape Town, South Africa
Genres Funk rock, alternative hip hop, jazz fusion
Years active2004–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersJoe Penn
Dave Baudains
Brendon van Rooyen

New Academics is a four-piece Funk rock band formed in Cape Town, South Africa. They are currently based in Johannesburg. They are known for their mixture of Afro-beat, Jazz, Hard rock, Funk and Hip hop in their music and have built a solid a following in South Africa and Europe with their debut album City of Strange.

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In 2008, the New Academics were nominated for a SAMA (South African Music Award) in the category of "Best Alternative Album". [1]

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  1. "SAMA 2008: Nominees announced".