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Dear Cyril, sign the Copyright Amendment Bill

Article Open Letter - 5 Feb 2020

Reasonable time has now passed for you to act, say the signatories of this open letter to the president and Cabinet ministers

Slice of life: ‘Most lovely night of my life’

Article Sarah Smit - 8 Mar 2019

'I remember that I was supposed to perform about two or three songs. But the DJ ended up adding another song because everybody was just having fun'

Slice of Life: Learning from a place of failure

Article Carl Collison - 24 Oct 2017

To find self-value in an industry that at times makes artists feel small can be a lifelong journey

What does foreign validation of SA music really count for?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Mar 2017

The need for cosigns from non-Africans is a long-standing feature of the South African music industry that undermines our artists’ capabilities.

’Examples’ shows us the musical law of Eric Lau

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 17 Jan 2017

With talented friends around him, the electronic music producer is recrafting instrumental rap with his latest album.

Babes Wodumo: The queen of gqom with dololo cares

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 26 Sep 2016

She has no concerns but – as the new ‘Mercedes’ single suggests – the celebrity trap awaits her.

Linda Buthelezi and his new God Sons and Daughter outfit re-emerges revived

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 9 Aug 2016

After years of hiding and seeking, the former BLK JKS frontman has again reappeared armed with a fresh approach to his work.

Paolo Nutini makes a comeback with new album

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Mar 2014

The Scottish singer-songwriter has released his first album in five years, titled "Caustic Love".

We’ve found Onyeabor, but don’t ask about Russia

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Nov 2013

In hiding: The determinedly elusive musician William Onyeabor was finally tracked down in his home town Enugu in Nigeria this year.

Britpop vets Blur hint at possible new album

Article bogdan TagDiv - 8 May 2013

Blur frontman Damon Albarn has told a concert crowd that the band's visit to Hong Kong is a chance for them to "record another record".

Friday Q&A: Brenda Mtambo

Article Matthew Krouse - 26 Apr 2013

Brenda Mtambo is taking centre stage, but on her own terms — rejecting trends to follow her heart.

Miguel: Inheriting Prince’s throne

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Mar 2013

Performing in SA this weekend, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Miguel speaks to the M&G about being a "product", making musical compromises and more.

Courage amid the confusion

Article Lloyd Gedye - 1 Mar 2013

Nakhane Toure’s debut album is the sound of a young artist trying to establish his place in the world — and it sounds mesmerising.

Royalty payments lack a coda

Article Phillip De Wet - 21 Jun 2012

A court battle over the formula for payouts looms and musicians will have to wait for any money, writes Phillip de Wet.

Music lights up lives of the blind

Article bogdan TagDiv - 31 May 2012

Growing up in Iran, Fereshteh Khosroujerdy loved to sing. Everyone who heard her in the streets would hug her and tell her how beautiful it was.

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