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On Sunday Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny delivered an electrifying performance during the Super Bowl LX half-time show

Bad Bunny’s Superbowl performance was an Afro-Carribean celebration — and protest

The Puerto Rican superstar’s half-time show was a beautiful act of joy and resistance for black and brown people everywhere

As part of the New York State of Mind Tour Nas performed in front of a sold out audience at Jiffy Lube Live in
Bristow, Virginia on September 16, 2022. Photo: Joe Glorioso / All-Pro Reels / The Vinyl

How hip-hop is aging gracefully

Veteran rappers are thriving, releasing acclaimed albums and winning Grammys, showing hip-hop grows with its artists and fans alike

Nomsa Mazwai and Rapsody in studio. Photos: Courtesy of Nomsa Mazwai

Nomisupasta and Rapsody: The collab that took 13 years

When Rapsody finally came to South Africa to record her latest album, something deeply meaningful and long-awaited took shape.

South African amapiano artist Tyla at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, in the US, on 4 February, where she won the  Best African Music Performance category. Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Tyla’s identity turns on a U

The singer has caused a stir with her loud-and-proud approach to being coloured

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Beyoncé accepts the Best Dance/Electronic Music Album award for “Renaissance” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage)

Grammys: Beyoncé, music’s golden girl

The singer surpassing classical conductor Georg Solti’s long-standing record of 31 lifetime trophies

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Harry Styles poses with the Best Pop Vocal Album Award for “Harry’s House” and Album of the Year Award for “Harry’s House” in the press room during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Key winners for the 2023 Grammy Awards

Beyoncé led the field with a total of nine nominations and scooped up four awards, making her the top winning artist in Grammys history

Miriam Makeba on stage at the Olympia in Paris, France on May 13, 1964 (Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)

Stevie, Festac and a grenade

The singer recalls her time with Stevie Wonder at Festac, as well as her escape from an explosion

Joseph Shabalala performs at the 2010 FIFA closing ceremony at the Soccer City stadium in Soweto before the 2010 FIFA World Cup final game between the Netherlands and Spain on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Gallo Images/Foto24/Ian Carbutt)

From the archives: Black Magic

Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala passed on this morning. In 2009 Niren Tolsi spoke to him after the group received their third Grammy

Freedom of speech: Adele used her Grammy acceptance speech to tackle issues.

Acceptance speech politics

The pomp and ceremony of music award events cannot escape sociopolitical realities, if acceptance speeches are anything to go by

Beyonce performs at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

The weekly pop sack: Life in the time of disgrace

​South Africa lost some more moral ground last weekend.

Lamar shut out as Swift, Sheeran, Mars win top Grammy awards

Pop artist Taylor Swift edged out rapper Kendrick Lamar to win the album of the year award for ‘1989’ – and make history.

Wouter Kellerman’s Love Language is nominated in the contemporary Instrumental category.
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Will it be Grammy number two for SA flute sensation?

Wouter Kellerman already has one statuette in the bag for his world music-infused classical sounds, and is crossing his fingers for a second.

Q&A: Ladysmith Black Mambazo talks new album; Grammy nomination & the Mambazo legacy

The all-male a cappella singing group received its 16th Grammy award nomination for the album "Music from Inala".

Hip hop star Kendrick Lamar is nominated for best album for “To Pimp A Butterfly” and best rap performance.

Grammy awards 2016: Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and the Weeknd lead nominations

This year’s shortlist has been announced, with seven nominations for the pop, rap and R&B stars.

Grammys: Kanye West, Prince and an award-less Iggy Azalea steal the show

The internet was shocked by the Australian rapper’s no-win, while Kanye West’s rant about Beck’s award trended on Twitter. Here’s a Grammy round up.

Memorable moments from the Grammys

A collection of colourful moments from the 57th annual Grammy Awards – from Kanye West’s tribute to his daughter to Joan Rivers’s posthumous award.

SA flautist Wouter Kellerman bags Grammy nomination

Being nominated for the award has been a life-long dream and a validation that he’s on the right track for the classically trained musician.

Restaurant pays over $44k for Pharrell’s hat

Fast food restaurant Arby’s has paid $44 100 for a Vivienne Westwood hat made famous by producer-rapper-singer Pharrell Williams.

In full cry: Ladysmith Black Mambazo say their success lies in striving for excellence.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo unveil new musical production

Created by Shabalala and directed by Edmund Mhlongo, the new musical pays tribute to the group’s journey and its success.

Daft Punk, Lorde scoop top awards at Grammys

The French DJ duo and New Zealand teen star walked off with album, record and song of the year at an awards ceremony in which 33 couples got married.