https://hot1027.co.za/ A Star Is Born is a special HOT1027 News feature that celebrates the legendary artists behind the music we love. On an artist’s birthday, we take listeners on a nostalgic, audio-rich journey through their life — from early struggles and breakthrough moments to the songs that defined an era. Using carefully selected music and the artist’s own words from rare interviews, A Star Is Born honours the stories, setbacks and successes that turned raw talent into timeless hits. Music en Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:39:19 +0200 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:54:12 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.3.0 HOT 102.7FM no Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p555/logo_9811_20260130_083929_1400.jpeg https://hot1027.co.za/ A Star Is Born is a special HOT1027 News feature that celebrates the legendary artists behind the music we love. HOT 102.7FM episodic HOT 102.7FM digital@hot1027.co.za false ZA https://iono.qa/e/1648451 https://iono.qa/e/1648451
The singer , songwriter and guitarist passed away just a few days before Christmas last year, leaving behind a legacy of soundtracks that still land as well today as they did when he wrote them.

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From early criticism to global stadium tours — his band has become one of the biggest in the world.

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From Birmingham to the world, his band UB40 helped turn reggae into pop history with Ali’s voice right at the centre of it.

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Williams now holds the record for the most number-one albums by a solo artist in UK chart history.

But behind the bravado of a showman is a story of insecurity, addiction, and perspective.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look... ]]> Music Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 4: Robbie Williams: "I was running away from responsibility" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:54 A Star is Born https://iono.qa/e/1643417 https://iono.qa/e/1643417 The reggae legend's music, carried messages of peace, resistance and change around the world.
But behind Marley's unmistakable voice and global success was a far more complex man.

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And today, Rick Astley turns 60 after conquering the charts, surviving the pop machine, and finding a second life - decades after the song that took over the airwaves.

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From "In The Air Tonight" to "Against All Odds" and "Another Day In Paradise", he sound-tracked an era — in an incredible career that all started with two sticks and the courage to take a leap.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Music Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 1: Phil Collins: "I'm a drummer who does a bit of singing" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:41 A Star is Born