► South Africa is still the beating heart of the global house music scene. In a country with a long, complex history, music has long been a nuanced yet impactful form of expression
Soweto in South Africa is a Johannesburg township with a rich cultural history. But a genre of music is emerging there that's shaking things up. Philip Owira reports
The duo from Simnandi Records showcase their music today. This is a brand that has social media abuzz and township streets in a craze. Amu Classic le Kappie have established themse
The infinite possibilities of this world has inspired Big Sky that one’s dreams are worthy of taking risks for. The desire to pursue music at the expense of a guaranteed pay cheque
Simnandi, we are nice with it! This is a story of hard work, passion, perseverance and consistency. Jaivane is not an over night success. He is self made and finds pride in uplifti
The prodigal son of the soil returns to his roots where his sound began. The sound that evokes the tribal rhythms that kept him rooted to the spirits of ancestral music. Josiah is
SAMA nominated Mas Musiq, is one of the artist who define and shape the sound that is known to be Amapiano today. The young man carries the sound on his back with everything there
One of the founding pioneers of a monster genre that didn’t only take SA townships by storm but sprawled across townships to villages and neighbouring countries till it became the
MKeyz is clearly a messenger that delivers it in song. His voice has connotations of an old soul that resonates with Ubuntu. This is man who humbles himself behind the microphone a
Njelic defines the true atmosphere of township flavour. He has the kasi spirit and is not shy to embrace it. Sowetons have always known him as a dj but South Africa knows his as th
The Townships of SA have a buzz of their own. No radio influence nor tv influence but just the noise of authentic street bangers manufactured by kasi talent. The wave of Amapiano h
A township boy with evident Mbaqanga influences in his delivery. Pushkin has a potential that cannot be ignored nor overlooked. His passion for music is as loud as his personality.
Kasie certified, unapologetically ghetto fabulous—Scott Maphuma is elevating iLoxion to new heights! South African townships are a vibrant tapestry of urban culture, where every be
Every hood has a star that deserves to shine bright beyond their Kasi, and Shudupie is that guy. Influenced by smooth, mature and jazzy sounds that have been reminiscent of old sko
South African townships, villages and different communities are a melting pot of music. This music is interpreted in many different ways but yet the groove resonates exactly the sa
If you ever wondered what township flavour tasted like, this is it. Thabza 707 continues to carry the legacy of Papers 707 (RIP)
The partner in crime still oozes that passion
South Africa has always found solace in music. It is in song we get to distress and forget our daily struggles. It is through music that we have seen township talent grow and reach
Armstrong presents the Official Music Video for 'Sinditha Kumvetsa'.
Sopani Armstrong Kalua, better known by his stage name Armstrong, is a Malawian singer, songwriter and dan
Catholic Sacred Melodies of Zambia: "IKALA IKALA TATA" - Holy Family Choir of Kachema Musuma Parish Kankoyo Township in Mufulira
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Video from Ghetto Champions, an influential music crew from the Ghetto Township of Chibolya. Video shot by Tuff_Shabu and directed by Mr. JC Xclusive.
It’s a sound that is distinctive, infectious, and uniquely South African, but also commanding global attention. Born out of the townships and influenced by hip hop, house, and jazz
Journey In Dance: AMAPIANO From SA to UK | Presented by Free Now
Exploring the meaning behind the music, we look at South Africa's latest export: Amapiano. Originating in the t
Music from the island of Madagascar from the 1970's and 1980's.Also Reggae is included.
The electric dance band music called watcha watcha, similar to Kenyan benga, comes from
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Muungu Africa is the pulse of African rhythm. The awesome trio of which two members (Bongo beats and Sindiswa) hail from
This is a story of an award winning MoSotho rapper Andile Andrianto Mahlangu from a small township called Bohlokong Bethlehem in the Free State, Andile goes on a journey of self di
Reece Madlisa & Zuma deliver visuals for their hit record "JazziDisciples (Zlele)" after the song topped charts and the dance routine went viral. The video was shot in their townsh
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