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Internet search Bio – Tony Cox   Tony Cox is a South African guitarist and composer known for his virtuosic fingerstyle guitar playing. He was born in Zimbabwe in 1954 but moved to South Africa in the late 1960s. His music spans a wide variety of genres, including folk, jazz, and classical, often blending African rhythms and melodies with Western guitar traditions. Cox gained recognition for his intricate, percussive playing style, frequently utilizing fingerpicking techniques, often compared to artists like John Fahey or Leo Kottke. His mastery of acoustic guitar has earned him multiple awards in South Africa, including several South African Music Awards (SAMAs). Throughout his career, Cox has released numerous albums, performed internationally, and collaborated with notable South African musicians. In addition to his performing career, Cox is an educator, regularly conducting guitar workshops and masterclasses. His contributions to South African music a...

This month we commenced a series of re-issues that highlight the career of the Steel String Guitar virtuoso Tony Cox . 'The World Went Quiet is his most recent release and is essentially a self-penned, instrumental album that includes three vocal tracks. Tony produced and recorded all tracks at his home studio in the depth of the Covid Pandemic.  The re-issue date  - 18th October 2024 -----      Here a press release text from the artist - The World Went Quiet came about during the Covid shutdown when we were all told to stay at home and not hug or touch each other. I hunkered down in a tiny room in Gainsborough, UK and poured myself into this little album.  It was a strange time and we lost so many people who were close to our family. The album reflects these times but does not dwell there.  I put in quite a bit of heavy groove and jumpy stuff to keep your foot tapping, and even humour. I really h...