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South African Music Awards

Well-loved Jazz musician and composer Gloria Bosman dies aged 50
Friday
/ 15 March 2023

Well-loved Jazz musician and composer Gloria Bosman dies aged 50

Tributes pour in after South African Music Rights Organisation shares tragic news of legendary singer and board member’s death, the cause of which is unknown

By Bongeka Gumede
Khaya Koko: Hold the press! War correspondent Steenhuisen is on the move
Opinion
/ 6 May 2022

Khaya Koko: Hold the press! War correspondent Steenhuisen is on the move

Joe Biden might have been the butt of Trevor Noah’s jokes, but he had a better weekend than his counterpart here in South Africa

By Khaya Koko
Singer-songwriter Theuns Jordaan dies after short struggle with cancer
Friday
/ 18 November 2021

Singer-songwriter Theuns Jordaan dies after short struggle with cancer

The distinctive quality of Theuns Jordaan’s voice meant he became a standard part of the South African music landscape, particularly the Afrikaans market

By Eunice Masson
The new wave way: How SA’s now generation moves different
Friday
/ 8 October 2020

The new wave way: How SA’s now generation moves different

South Africa’s newest stars have turned to the internet and cultivated cult followings to launch themselves onto the global music scene

By Sabelo Mkhabela
The sky’s the limit for ‘DIY’ Eagle
Article
/ 22 June 2018

The sky’s the limit for ‘DIY’ Eagle

The young rapper dubbed ’Africa’s greatest artist’ is blazing a trail for his fellow indie musicians

By Sabelo Mkhabela
A new life for Nakhane
Article
/ 16 March 2018

A new life for Nakhane

His second album, ‘You Will Not Die’, like his first, is a clear declaration of where the artist currently is

By Staff Reporter
Beatenberg steals the show at the Samas
Article
/ 20 April 2015

Beatenberg steals the show at the Samas

We look at the winners and highlights from the South African Music Awards.

By Katlego Mkhwanazi
South African Music Awards nominees announced
Article
/ 12 March 2015

South African Music Awards nominees announced

Hip hop artist Cassper Nyovest and pop trio Beatenberg lead the music pack with five SAMA nominations each.

By Arts Desk
Samas hits the wrong note … again
Article
/ 30 April 2014

Samas hits the wrong note … again

Much like previous years, the South African Music awards – SA’s longest-running annual music event – just hasn’t been able to get it right.

By Rhode Marshall
Nakhane Touré pegged as Sama 2014 favourite
Article
/ 13 March 2014

Nakhane Touré pegged as Sama 2014 favourite

The South African Music Awards has released its 2014 nominations, with the emotive newcomer Nakhane Touré leading the bunch.

By Rhode Marshall
Living her life out loud and strong
Article
/ 20 September 2013

Living her life out loud and strong

Model-turned-pop star ChianoSky is making an impact on the local music scene.

By Rhode Marshall
Sama cheat sheet: All the big winners
Article
/ 13 May 2013

Sama cheat sheet: All the big winners

Didn’t have time to follow all the South African Music Awards coverage this weekend? Read our crib notes on the big winners.

By Rhode Marshall
Khuli Chana bags three Samas
Article
/ 12 May 2013

Khuli Chana bags three Samas

Khuli Chana scooped every award for which he was nominated at the 19th annual MTN South African Music Awards on Saturday evening.

By Rhode Marshall
Samas here: All eyes and ears on Toya DeLazy
Article
/ 11 May 2013

Samas here: All eyes and ears on Toya DeLazy

With six nominations at this year’s 19th South African Music Awards, singer Toya DeLazy has said that she is eyeing the best newcomer prize.

By Rhode Marshall
Sama awards honour those behind the scenes
Article
/ 11 May 2013

Sama awards honour those behind the scenes

The 19th MTN Sama festivities have been kick-started with the non-broadcast leg that honours the music industry and those working behind the scenes.

By Rhode Marshall
Sama time: Living it up is easy
Article
/ 10 May 2013

Sama time: Living it up is easy

The 19th South African Music Awards (Sama) ceremony are taking place this weekend and will be broadcast live on SABC 1 at 20.30pm on Saturday night.

By Rhode Marshall
Johannes Kerkorrel: The wise fool who left the fray
Article
/ 10 May 2013

Johannes Kerkorrel: The wise fool who left the fray

Kerkorrel’s contribution to the country will be recognised with a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Samas.

By Staff Reporter
Reason: Hip-hop with a purpose
Videos
/ 9 April 2013

Reason: Hip-hop with a purpose

Sama nominee Sizwe ‘Reason’ Moeketsi’s star is on the rise. We speak to him to find out why.

By Staff Reporter
Music veterans to be honoured at SA Music Awards
Article
/ 3 April 2013

Music veterans to be honoured at SA Music Awards

Sizwe Zako, Dr Thomas Chauke and the late Johannes Kerkorrel have been announced as this year’s Sama lifetime achievement award recipients.

By Staff Reporter
Sama nominations: Here’s the A-list
Article
/ 20 March 2013

Sama nominations: Here’s the A-list

The highlight of South Africa’s awards calendar, the annual MTN South African Music Awards, has announced its selection of the country’s best music.

By Rhode Marshall
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Podcasts
/ 20 March 2013

M&G Newsroom: March 18 2013

We talk about the disbanding of the ANCYL’s NEC, Zimbabwe’s referendum, insiders’ experience of the SxSW conference and Sama nominee predictions.

By Staff Reporter
SABC apologises for offensive language at Samas
Article
/ 12 June 2012

SABC apologises for offensive language at Samas

The SABC has been reprimanded after a presenter used foul language during a live airing of the South African Music Awards earlier this year.

By Sapa
Zahara steals the show at Samas
Article
/ 1 May 2012

Zahara steals the show at Samas

South Africa’s newest singing sensation Zahara has cleaned up at the 18th annual South African Music Awards, walking away with eight trophies.

By Rhode Marshall
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Article
/ 19 May 2011

Sounds of the travelling man

The nomination of Erik Paliani for a Sama for his debut album, <i>Chitukutuku</i>, is a triumph that goes beyond the music.

By Percy Zvomuya
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Article
/ 9 May 2008

Don’t judge a song by its genre

Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya looks at the Sama for best traditional jazz album.

By Fikile Ntsikelelo Moya
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Article
/ 2 May 2008

In an ideal world

Out of sheer frustration Lloyd Gedye shares his own wish list for this year’s Samas.

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 2 May 2008

More of the Sama

Kwanele Sosibo laments that the South African Music Awards lack innovation.

By Kwanele Sosibo

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