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Stogie T’s aNomy captures the tension, cynicism and spiritual searching of life in South Africa, weaving history, grief and hope into vivid storytelling
Nasty C’s Free marks a new era of independence, balance and growth, showing the rapper beyond the beats, bars and bravado
How AI writing tools, especially ChatGPT, are changing the rhythm, tone and even punctuation of our prose, one em dash at a time
Musicians have carried his ideology forward – but what would he make of today’s politics?
They have consistently failed fans and artists of late. What is required to regain our trust?
Thato Saul is no one-dimensional gangster, his latest album ‘Life Is Gangster’ mixes street talk and moments of vulnerability.
The free festival Fête de la Musique Joburg makes a return post-lockdown with performances at four venues in the city
In a music industry often ruled by men, SA’s latest popular dance genre is ushering in a new era of inclusion
Somewhat of a dilletante, the late rapper chose to spread his talents out, which is reflected by his interests as much as his chosen mode of making music
The divide between mainstream media and amapiano artists is of both parties’ making
Amapiano super producer De Mthuda is shaping the soundtrack of summer, but prefers to speak through his music, not to journalists, except in this case …
Jabba’s Back To The City performance in 2016 was a late-career triumph for the visionary MC, but its promise would prove elusive
Monster hits and expressive deep cuts from HHP’s extensive catalog, ranked from best to very good by Sabeo Mkhabela
The writer of our podcast feature selects five of his favourites
Podcasts are gaining prominence as a tool to document South African popular culture, but they still have a long way to go as a medium and business
Sabelo Mkhabela, a ‘writer who can take photos’ tells us about the image he took of American rapper Joey Bada$$ at Oppikoppi in 2017
With the pandemic crimping the flow of Xenergy, Shane Eagle has released a virtual performance in the form of a visual album
Zoë Modiga’s sound played through headphones cuts any distance between her and the audience
Some see his work as a form of journalism but it’s to beats that weave between boom bap and trap
The young rapper dubbed ’Africa’s greatest artist’ is blazing a trail for his fellow indie musicians
