A genre of distinctive, regional styles, Sandile Ngidi selects a list of some of its most influential players
The genre grew out of Southern Africa’s past and reflects our present and our desired future
Although maskandi has always been about espousing personal and regional pride, increasing violence mars its founding tenets
The Lists are compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and arts writer Kwanele Sosibo
Spoek Mathambo explores the ancient music of the San and gets hip to maskandi for his latest project.
