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Amapiano sensation DJ Kabza De Small and conductor Ofentse Pitse break classical music stereotypes

South Africa

Amapiano sensation DJ Kabza De Small and conductor Ofentse Pitse break classical music stereotypes

By Michelle Banda

The magic behind the meteoric rise of Tyla, Grammy award winner and Queen of Popiano

South Africa

The magic behind the meteoric rise of Tyla, Grammy award winner and Queen of Popiano

By S’bo Gyre

A ‘beautiful time to be African’ as Afrobeats sweeps triumphantly across the world music scene

Africa

A ‘beautiful time to be African’ as Afrobeats sweeps triumphantly across the world music scene

By Phillip van Niekerk and Idoko Salihu

Gqom phenomenon Mr Thela hoists SA flag on world dance music stage to international acclaim

Maverick Life

Gqom phenomenon Mr Thela hoists SA flag on world dance music stage to international acclaim

By Velani Ludidi and Chuma Nontsele

Multi-Grammy Award-winning PJ Morton to tour Africa for inspiration for next ‘special album’

South Africa

Multi-Grammy Award-winning PJ Morton to tour Africa for inspiration for next ‘special album’

By Chuma Nontsele

An ode to the screwed

DM168

An ode to the screwed

By Here Tic

Jack Parow and DJ Maphorisa collaborate on hit single ‘Konings’

Magazine

Jack Parow and DJ Maphorisa collaborate on hit single ‘Konings’

By Craig Jarvis

National Arts Council rejects musician’s funding application because he ‘seems to be well-connected’

South Africa

National Arts Council rejects musician’s funding application because he ‘seems to be well-connected’

By Karabo Mafolo