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 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:23:30 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 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.fm/e/1662547 https://iono.fm/e/1662547
He was a Motown legend whose music moved between protest, passion and pain — and his life was as complex as the songs he left behind.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Music Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 14: Marvin Gaye: "I was a session musician hustling my way 'round Motown" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:51 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1661253 https://iono.fm/e/1661253
After years of quietly battling a rare neurological condition that forced her off stage, she made a breathtaking return at the Paris Olympics — and now, a full comeback may be within reach.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look... ]]> Music Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 13: Celine Dion: "Maybe I won't sing again..." 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:37 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1660668 https://iono.fm/e/1660668
Bursting onto the scene at just 20 years old….. she quickly became one of the biggest stars in the world.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp has more... ]]> Music Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 12: Mariah Carey: "It's what saved me..." 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:32 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1660257 https://iono.fm/e/1660257
From a little girl in Detroit’s Brewster housing projects to Motown royalty, movie stardom and a solo career packed with global hits, Ross didn’t just perform the soundtrack of an era — she helped create it.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Music Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:17:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 11: Diana Ross: "My first performance was in Church" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:18 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1659869 https://iono.fm/e/1659869
From “Rocket Man” to “Your Song”, Elton John has given generations the soundtrack to love, heartbreak, reinvention and survival.

But behind the glitter, the fame and the piano hooks was a man searching for something much more human. ]]> Music Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 10: Elton John: "I'm the luckiest man in the world" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:28 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1658679 https://iono.fm/e/1658679
From the streets of Pittsburgh to global superstardom, George Benson changed the sound of jazz, soul and R&B forever.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Music Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 9: George Benson: "I had my first payday at 7" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:32 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1656823 https://iono.fm/e/1656823
From "Fame" to "Flashdance"...her music helped define the sound of an era — winning her an Oscar and a Grammy.

She died in 2022 at the age of 63 — after a career that never quite reached the heights many believed it should've.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look... ]]> Music Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 8: Irene Cara : The voice that was everywhere 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:07 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1648451 https://iono.fm/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.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Music Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 7: Chris Rea :"I'm not a very good popstar" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:49 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1652245 https://iono.fm/e/1652245
From early criticism to global stadium tours — his band has become one of the biggest in the world.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look... ]]> Music Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 6: Chris Martin: "You're a sky full of stars" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1645968 https://iono.fm/e/1645968
From Birmingham to the world, his band UB40 helped turn reggae into pop history with Ali’s voice right at the centre of it.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Music Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 5: Ali Campbell: "Reggae is my home" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:30 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1645632 https://iono.fm/e/1645632
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.fm/e/1643417 https://iono.fm/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.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look ... ]]> Music Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 3: Bob Marley: "My life is for people" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:18 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1643191 https://iono.fm/e/1643191
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.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Music Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 2: Rick Astley: "The songs are bigger than you" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:50 A Star is Born https://iono.fm/e/1640833 https://iono.fm/e/1640833
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