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Zimbabwe’s master of song, Oliver Mtukudzi dies at 66
In addition to its social commentary, what will continue to draw listeners to his music is the healing and solace it offers.
Downtown Music Hub: A step towards an African renaissance
The new national hub in Jo’burg city centre realises democracy’s vision of freeing local musicians’ talent.
Old school’s cool
Lloyd Gedye reviews From Marabi to Disco: 42 Years of Township Music, an album that celebrates some of SA’s best music over four decades.
Masses flock to Dube memorial service
A crowd of about 500 bereaved music fans thronged in the scorching sun outside music venue the Bassline in Johannesburg’s Newtown cultural precinct on Wednesday for the memorial…
‘They have failed to kill Lucky Dube’s spirit’
The news of the death of South African reggae star Lucky Dube in a botched hijacking attempt in Johannesburg has drawn strong reaction from around the world. As he was leaving…