Abdullah Ibrahim, who has died aged 91, was a giant of jazz who was indelibly associated with his people’s struggle against ...

The vibrant sounds of India and Africa converge in a celebration of cultural unity. The flagship concert, ‘One World, One ...

Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...

The rise of the De la Rey phenomenon has thrust Afrikaans music back into the spotlight, but the discussion seems to centre on Chris Chameleon’s release of English and Afrikaans albums, Steve ...

Afro Nation Portugal changed my view on African music, as I witnessed electrifying performances that showcased the ...

The last time the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) were hosted in North West was in 2022. For the past three years, the ...

Makhadzi has appealed for African unity as calls grow for South African artists to be boycotted in Zimbabwe over Afrophobia ...

The 1960s is a significant era in Abdullah Ibrahim’s story. It’s a time when the South African master’s international career as a jazz pianist was gradually established and he laid the foundations for ...

Don’t miss Dozi on stage in Afrikaans Karnaval at Carnival City, on March 25. Some of South Africa’s best loved artists are collaborating for a sizzling musical showcase, Afrikaans Karnaval, at ...

Spotify Wrapped 2023 demonstrated that South Africans are consuming more local songs, compared to 2022 with artists like Makhadzi, Tyler ICU and Kabza De Small in the top streaming data. Spotify ...

Bernoldus Niemand (aka James Phillips) at the Market Theatre Warehouse in Johannesburg, 1989. John Hogg/The Times The concurrent militarisation of white South African society, as well as the ...

Since its founding in 2022, Tieme Music has rapidly emerged as a dominant force in the African music landscape, bridging the gap between local talent and global audiences.