Midnight Oil

By January 1, 1994, when Midnight Oil performed "The Dead Heart" at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, they were at a significant moment in their career, as this performance came shortly after the end of apartheid in South Africa. The band's prior album, "Blue Sky Mining," had been released in 1990, showcasing their commitment to political activism and social justice issues, themes that continued in their music. "The Dead Heart," a track from their celebrated album "Diesel and Dust," released in 1987, reflects the band's deep engagement with Indigenous Australian issues, making their performance particularly poignant in a country transitioning towards equality and freedom. Notably, Midnight Oil’s decision to perform in South Africa followed a long-standing boycott against the apartheid regime, marking their concert as a statement of solidarity with the anti-apartheid movement and reinforcing their image as advocates for change.

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