Join the rhythm of history as over 1 000 marimba players unite in Cape Town to attempt a Guinness World Records title. This moment promises to be a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and the ...

The Commissioner for Commerce, Co-operative, Trade and Investment, Lagos State, Folashade Ambrose-Medeme, has reaffirmed that Lagos state contributes over 30 per cent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic ...

On Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 11:00 to 11:45 am, come to the Belle Haven Library (100 Terminal Ave.), to join Baba Shibambo ...

Beats beyond borders: The rise of Africa’s global sound Long before the advent of streaming platforms and modern studio booths, African music resonated across the continent like a heartbeat.

Americans have discovered South African gospel music, particularly that of Amazayoni, and are going wild over it.

The rise of Afrobeats and Amapiano stems from years of effort to redefine African music beyond the vague ‘world music’ label into clear, distinct genres.

One of the sounds most synonymous with the South is the twang of a banjo—barely edged out by the thrum of cicadas or the honeyed cadence of the Southern drawl itself. But this distinctive instrument ...

In an interview with South African scholar Jennalee Donian, we discuss how humor can be used to spotlight social inequality, motivate change, and foster reconciliation.

South African music revenues surged to R1.51 billion in 2024 and much of this growth has been attributed to streaming service usage.

Titled ‘Africa Music Studies Podcast’, the three-part series features two traditional African music instruments, the Oja, and the Mbira. The first episode explores the south-eastern Nigeria ...

Explore the rich tapestry of South Africa’s music scene as we celebrate the living icons who have shaped its vibrant soundscape, from traditional melodies to contemporary beats.

Impartial news & intelligent debateThe South African star reinventing classical music INTERVIEW Cellist Abel Selaocoe explains how he brought his thrilling fusion of Western and African sounds ...