Blending jazz, folk and indigenous instrumentation, Zawadi crafts a sound that reconnects audiences to heritage while confronting the politics of the present
As South Africa mourns Albert Mazibuko, his life reveals the deep intersections between music, memory, displacement, and the resilience of black cultural expression.
Blending R&B, soul and jazz, Lordkez arrives at CTIJF with a clearer sense of identity and a growing reputation as a compelling live performer.
Dwson’s upcoming appearance at the major music festival in his hometown places his journey from local clubs to global stages into sharp, full-circle focus
The Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language
At 23, the singer-songwriter is shaping South African music on her own terms, blending beats, introspection and a fearless sense of self
The Metro FM Music Awards 2026 nominations spotlight amapiano’s dominance, with Jazzwrld and Thukuthela emerging as the names to watch.
The story of South African jazz-fusion is incomplete without the bassists whose innovations quietly carried the music forward
On Under the Sun, Sun-El Musician lets go of perfection, embraces risk and steps boldly into his independent era
With live instruments and honest energy, Manana proves the stage is still where music tells the truth
At the Wits Digital Dome, Sjava reflects on 10 years of music by placing himself not above but among the stars that shaped his journey
Moya is her quiet insistence that excellence, faith and African high art can hold grief without spectacle
In this candid conversation, Lady Zamar opens up about the making of ‘Emperor Eclipse’, her creative process and what life after healing means to her
Nomisupasta pairs love, politics, and artistic reflection in her upcoming album, debuting in full on the eve of Freedom Day
A cinematic Afrosoul offering, Sodwa captures Pearl Thusi’s journey into music through nostalgia, collaboration and deep emotional clarity
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Zakes Bantwini opens up about the sounds that saved him, the genres he helped shape, and the festival experience he’s building for South Africa
Maleh’s path as a musician has evolved into a journey of faith, self-discovery, and artistic honesty, charting a deeply personal creative course
From Lordkez to Umzulu Phaqa, a wave of young musicians is shaping a vibrant South African Neo-Soul movement that defies easy labels
With her lens tuned to the heartbeat of South African jazz, Vuyo Giba transforms music into memory and sound into story
