A legend around the campfires of Southern Africa.
For more than five decades, John Edmond has been one of the most recognized voices in Southern African music, capturing the spirit, history, and stories of a generation through song. Born in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) then living in Southern Rhodesia and later making South Africa his home. John’s life and music became deeply intertwined with the people, landscapes, and events that shaped the nation. During the Rhodesian Bush War, and Congo Crisis he served as a soldier and experienced firsthand the challenges, sacrifices, and camaraderie of those turbulent years. These experiences would later inspire many of the songs that have become timeless favourites among veterans, history enthusiasts, and younger generations alike.
Six decades of recordings, four
cornerstone collections.
John Edmond - The Ultimate Rhodesiana Collection (CD)
African Wars And Warriors – BOX SET
By Request The Best Of The Best – BOX SET
Song Safari In Africa – BOX SET
A life in pictures.
Interviews, live performances,
historical footage.
What listeners say.
Harare
"John doesn't just sing about the bush — he is the bush. Pure heritage, pure heart."
Cape Town
"My father played 'Tales of the Game Rangers' on every road trip. Now I play it for my kids."
Pieter van Zyl
Pretoria