Biographies of important South African musicians often fall into two categories: they either emerge from PhD or other university-based research, or are the fruit of dedicated digging by a fan or ...

A self-taught musician who sang in English and Xhosa, she was a prominent figure in contemporary Afro-soul known for her heartfelt voice. By John Yoon Zahara, the South African singer-songwriter whose ...

The proliferation of smartphones and affordable, high-speed internet in Africa has facilitated the widespread consumption of music through digital mediums. African music spans diverse genres like ...

Historically, African Americans and Jewish Americans have banded together during times of political unrest for social change. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. worked with leaders across all faiths to ...

TikTok has released the Songs of the Summer 2025 list, featuring tracks that have dominated South African feeds and inspired trends. The list, says TikTok, highlights the significant role it has in ...

It’s 100 years since the birth of reedman Jeremiah Morolong “Kippie” Moeketsi on 27 July 1925. He was one of the most influential saxophonists shaping South Africa’s modern jazz style. His death in ...

On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.

South African music artists generated over R504 million on Spotify in 2025, according to the Swedish audio streaming and media service provider. In its Loud & Clear report published yesterday, the ...