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2024 Grammy Nominations: South African talent puts a spotlight on the country’s creative flair
Celebrations are in order as South African entertainers Tyla, Musa Keys, and Trevor Noah join other international talent on the list of nominees for...
Brand South Africa calls on Global South Africans to support Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel...
Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir to star in 'Inala' a Zulu ballet which takes centre stage in London at The Peacock Theatre from 30 April...
Remembering Zakes Mokae, South African actor 1934 – 2009
CD Anderson
Actor Zakes Mokae was a true South African journeyman in the world of theatre, film and television. Before his death on 11 September...
A journey around Africa with ten great songs
Celebrate Africa Month by taking a tour of the continent's best beats: classic favourites, hidden gems and contemporary hits. From west to south, Mali to Mzansi, bask in the rhythms and melodies that make Africa's heart beat proudly.
Portal to boost African music
Music In Africa plans to get the world's ears tuned to the music of the continent. It's an online portal that serves the African music industry – whether that be producers in Harare, musicians in New York or singers in the Dakar. Africa offers much diversity and talent, and that needs to be offered to the world.
South Africa remembers Nelson Mandela
Commemorative events of the first anniversary since the passing of Nelson Mandela will feature a music concert, cycling and marathon competitions, a cricket match between the Proteas and the Boks and of course the annual Nelson Mandela Challenge between Bafana Bafana and Ivory Coast.
South Africa remembers Nelson Mandela
Commemorative events of the first anniversary since the passing of Nelson Mandela will feature a music concert, cycling and marathon competitions, a cricket match between the Proteas and the Boks and of course the annual Nelson Mandela Challenge between Bafana Bafana and Ivory Coast.
Celebrating ubuntu at New York’s Carnegie Hall
Music, art and film will feature in a three-week long festival focusing on South Africa at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. It will feature renowned artists like Hugh Masekela and Abdullah Ibrahim, as well as sopranos making their New York debuts.
It’s youth that inspires me, says thrilled Shabalala
Born in Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal, Joseph Shabalala, the founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, was named as a "living legend" by eThekwini Municipality last year....
Black Mambazo’s Grammy ‘for Mandela’
South African traditional group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has dedicated its latest Grammy award - for "best world music album" for Singing for Peace Around the World - to the memory and legacy of Nelson Mandela.