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Music Industry

Gyakie: When the music chooses the artist
Friday
/ 25 March 2025

Gyakie: When the music chooses the artist

Gyakie blends Afrobeats, R&B and soul to create a sound that’s all her own

By Busi Lethole
Winter heats up with new South African Jazz releases
Friday
/ 15 June 2024

Winter heats up with new South African Jazz releases

Three South African jazz musicians have second albums about
to hit the shelves

By Gwen Ansell
Apple’s not-so-top 100 list: Is it rotten to the core?
Friday
/ 30 May 2024

Apple’s not-so-top 100 list: Is it rotten to the core?

The Mail & Guardian asked some of our favourite musicians and critics what they thought of the list and to tell us which three South African albums they believed should be on such an inventory

By MG FRIDAY
Apple’s Top 100 List: A coalition of Rock and Pop, but at what cost?
Friday
/ 30 May 2024

Apple’s Top 100 List: A coalition of Rock and Pop, but at what cost?

We South Africans know our coalitions (we’ll probably see more after our elections) and the recently released Apple Music 100 Best Albums list smells exactly like one

By Charles Leonard
The year the music died — almost
Friday
/ 11 December 2020

The year the music died — almost

Half of the participants in a recent study on the live music industry are likely to quit their craft

By Gwen Ansell
Zakes Bantwini: I’ve paid my dues
Videos
/ 7 November 2013

Zakes Bantwini: I’ve paid my dues

Zakes Bantwini’s latest album has taken SA by storm. He talks about his stardom and why this record could be his best music offering yet.

By Staff Reporter
Daft Punk’s new album leaks
Article
/ 14 May 2013

Daft Punk’s new album leaks

The French duo’s album has leaked on social media before the release date next Monday, giving fans the best platform to react – Twitter.

By Staff Reporter
Mostly men for 2013 Grammy nominations
Article
/ 6 December 2012

Mostly men for 2013 Grammy nominations

Jay-Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Mumford & Sons and Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys have landed six nods each for music’s biggest awards night.

By Reuters
After the next big thing
Article
/ 2 November 2012

After the next big thing

Up-and-coming artists are given a stage thanks to music promoters such as Mandisa Bardill–Kwebulana.

By Percy Zvomuya
Moshito a cacophony of views
Article
/ 14 September 2012

Moshito a cacophony of views

Despite administrative issues, the music conference delivered robust debate and chances to network.

By Lloyd Gedye
Getting the groove back
Article
/ 22 June 2012

Getting the groove back

Two stores selling brand-new vinyl records have opened in Johannesburg in the past few months, echoing the international trend in music sales.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 November 2011

Posthumous music perils

Posthumous albums are troubling entities, and Amy Winehouse’s "new" album is no exception.

By Dorian Lynskey
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Article
/ 18 March 2011

Music to die for

Music has long been a risky business and the deaths often mirror the genre.

By Tim Jonze

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