Music is the fabric that weaves colour into the world

My vision is to support artists in their originality and authenticity, through professional music production.

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Services

Recording session in the studio

Recording and Producing Musicians

I offer a warm encouraging environment for musicians of any level. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned professional, I specialize in guiding artists through their recording process.

From the first creative spark, through to final mixing and mastering, I aim to bring out the best in everyone.

I have extensive experience in many genres including, African and World, Blues, Rock, Folk and Acoustic music.

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Field recording

Field Recordings and Live Recordings

I have many years of experience recording audio for live video performances.
I pride myself in being able to achieve the highest possible quality of audio in a range of environments.

Film score session

Film Scores and Sound Design

I have written numerous film and TV scores across various genres, as well as a library including African, World, meditation and ambient music.

Voice over booth

Voice Over Recordings

I offer professional voice over recording facilities and will assist you in drawing out the best from the voice over artist.

Featured Work

Native Young Field Recording

Music Direction and Production

Amathongo Field Recording

Music production, recording, mixing and guitar

Nceba Gongxeka Field Recording

Music production, recording, and mixing

Jack & June Field Recording

Music production, recording, and mixing

Hanepoot Brass Band Field Recording

Music production, recording, and mixing

Featured Albums

  • Amathongo - Modokali album cover

    Amathongo - Modokali

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  • Native Young - Kings album cover

    Native Young - Kings

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  • Jennifer Eaves - Half of You album cover

    Jennifer Eaves - Half of You

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  • Hilton Schilder - Alter Native album cover

    Hilton Schilder - Alter Native

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  • Reini Adelbert – Memories of Rain album cover

    Reini Adelbert – Memories of Rain

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  • Vuyo Katsha - Esho Funi album cover

    Vuyo Katsha - Esho Funi

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  • Indwe and Intone – The Cave Album Project cover

    Indwe and Intone – The Cave Album Project

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  • Nick Turner – Home and Secure album cover

    Nick Turner – Home and Secure

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Featured Projects

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About Jonny Blundell

Jonny Blundell is an Honours graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston. He grew up in the musical Blundell family, and was already performing on stage from the age of ten.

He has played guitar as a professional session musician for years in South Africa and has played in many bands, including Fat City, Roger Lucey Band, Andrew Tracey Steel Band, and Keep the Change. He has had four songs on the 5FM top 20 and has performed in opening line-ups for international acts such as Crosby, Stills and Nash and Shawn Phillips.

As a music producer he has produced albums for many artists, including Robin Walsh, McCoy Mrubata, Gito Baloi, Red Earth and Rust, Native Young, Nick Turner, Vuyo Katsha, and Jenny Eaves. He has also produced live radio broadcasts on 5FM for many local and international acts including Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Uriah Heep, Electric Light Orchestra, Beth Hart and Jackson Browne.

Musically he's done everything from writing documentary soundtracks, to musical direction for many live shows, to performing at the Woodstock '97 concert in the USA. He has facilitated numerous interactive drumming and percussion sessions with The Rhythm Workshop and written corporate songs for many companies including, Food Lovers Market, Engen, Shell, Rentokil Initial, Spur, Pick n Pay, Cadiz, and Total. He has managed the technical staging of various shows and events including, Good Food and Wine Show and the SA Cheese Festival and has also worked as a technical consultant for many events.

He currently works as a music producer and sound engineer in Cape Town and is still performing live with Masala, Fintry, Dax Butler, and the Nick Turner Trio.

Jennifer Eaves
"Jonny's musical direction & open mindedness, combined with musical knowledge & patience created a creativity stimulating environment where I felt I was able to achieve the vision I had in mind for this album."
— Jennifer Eaves
Zolani Mahola
"I love working with Jonny Blundell. He makes it easy to create and that ease extends towards putting out one's best performance. I have now recorded several projects with him and always come out feeling heard and as though I've put my best foot forward!"
— Zolani Mahola
Brydon Bolton
"The studio is a homely space filled with love, care and quality gear. Jonny's unhurried and thoughtful manner make for great recordings."
— Brydon Bolton

Get in Touch

Interested in working together? Get in touch and I will respond shortly.

jonny@rootspring.co.za