It’s an exciting time for music on the African continent right now; the rise and recognition of womxn musicians, particularly over the past 5 or so years, is something incredibly worth noting.
Music
Remembering the Revered South African Jazz Legend Hugh Masekela
It has been a year since iconic trumpeter Hugh Masekela took his final bow but there is no doubt of his indelible contribution to the local and international music industry as well as equal rights activism through art. Masekela had incredible success during his prestigious decades’ long career – it […]
A west coast rap inspired banger – MOOD
YesPlsNdThnkYou and Cape Town producer GSoul have released their first project together, Mood – a single from newly released EP “Don’t Get Me Started”.
Thintazimnike – music from a dark place
Thintazimnike is alternative rap artist, Karabo Otaku’s latest project. The collection of songs was inspired by a dark time in Karabo’s life.
HUMAN. A Remake EP by Tio Scroogy.
We caught up with African Pop music producer Tio Scroogy, as he shares his music journey, and shares insight on his latest EP – Human. Tio Scroogy has his eyes set on being on of the greatest producers to look out for in 2018 and beyond. For those that don’t […]
New F*ck Up video by RRA
The new video from musician RRA is a dark ironic single-take music video that combines surrealistic and meta-cinematic imagery.
Parabyl’s new Stages of Grief EP
Music producer Parabyl says his latest 5 track music composition, the Stages of Grief EP is a release of emotion that is dear to his heart.
Our End music video from Thor Rixon
Our End is Thor’s first music video and single from his new album ‘Michele’. The Cape Town-based musician says the album was inspired by his mother who “harassed” him into making dance music.
New mixtape from hiphop artist Cozmik
Cozmik’s love for music began when he wrote his first song for a school project when he was just 9 years old. Now, 19 and studying Fashion Design at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, he has released his debut mixtape, Pusha Man.
Dope Saint Jude- Grrrl Like
Watch Dope St Jude’s new music video Grrrl Like.
Fade Away music video by Teyar Flow
Fade Away is Cape Town-based recording artist Teyar Flow’s latest music video.
Kormac’s New Day music video
William Armstrong teams up with Kormac and Three Mobile for their #MadebyMusic campaign, which aims to bring Irish artists to the world through collaboration. Check out the New Day music video.
New Furies music video by Tzara x Three Witches
This new music video offering from Tzara x Three Witches is the first track on their On The Beach at Night Together EP. The musos say the song is about the irony of feeling alone and disconnected in a world that seemingly has more connections than people, especially through social media.
Earning Money Through Royalties in a Difficult Music Industry
In South Africa, royalties are earned every time a song is played, sold, streamed or broadcast in any way. Legalese takes us through how to make sure that you can make a living as a musician through royalties.
Durban after Gqom
A few artists whose music represents a different aspect of Durban’s music scene beyond Gqom
