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Eight albums to prove Durban’s got the juice

Article Sabelo Mkhabela - 31 Mar 2017

Here are some of the best Durban albums released in the past two years that are sure to turn you into a believer.

Rixon pushes the sonic envelope

Article bogdan TagDiv - 10 Feb 2017

His show brought out the life, dynamism and raw musicality that got squashed on to his album.

Samro music scholarship prize sings South African tune

Article Arts Desk - 8 Jul 2015

Twelve "exceptional" SA vocalists have been selected to compete in a sing-off to win a R170 000 study grant to advance their musical careers abroad.

Nakhane Touré pegged as Sama 2014 favourite

Article bogdan TagDiv - 13 Mar 2014

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

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African Global DJ Awards honour disc jockeys

Article bogdan TagDiv - 22 Apr 2013

The highest-earning but most overlooked artists in the music industry are finally getting their own awards ceremony.

Reason: Hip-hop with a purpose

Videos Staff Reporter - 9 Apr 2013

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

MK awards celebrate SA rock royalty

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Mar 2013

Award regulars Van Coke Kartel have won three prizes at the MK Awards, making them the event's biggest winners.

Uncovering South Africa’s indie spirit

Article Lloyd Gedye - 21 Apr 2011

How do you support independent music when it's not stocked by mainstream retailers? The <i>M&G</i> does Record Store Day with a difference

When boss leaves the workshop

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Nov 2008

Mbaqanga's greats get the reissue treatment. Lloyd Gedye takes a journey into the history of the Makgona Tsohle Band and the Mavuthela stable.

Early recordings get a facelift

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Nov 2008

Gallo Records has chosen to go right back to Miriam Makeba's musical roots for some great deluxe reissues.

A mistress of her art

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Sep 2008

Wits University will be paying tribute to the life and career of composer Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph.

The future has arrived

Article Lloyd Gedye - 17 Aug 2008

As a regular festival-goer, the forever winging festival veteran is as much a part of the goings on as the boisterous drunken louts.

Sub Pop turns 20

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Aug 2008

The indie label that gave birth to grunge is a very different beast in 2008. Lloyd Gedye explores its roster

Durban’s harvest of local music

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Jul 2008

The first edition of the Uprising Festival eight years ago was organised by a group of 15-year-old skater punks with one stage.

A marvellous mix of Mzansi and Mozart

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Jun 2008

The National Arts Festival boasts exciting intercultural music compositions as well as a plethora of South African works.

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