From John Coltrane’s centenary to the O2 Arena with Black Coffee, Nduduzo Makhathini’s recent world tour was a masterclass in the cyclical, intergenerational nature of black music
Your essential dose of art and culture
The Metro FM Music Awards 2026 nominations spotlight amapiano’s dominance, with Jazzwrld and Thukuthela emerging as the names to watch.
Trompies’ story reveals how true legends endure by evolving without losing their cultural centre
Your essential dose of art and culture.
Your essential dose of art and culture
Your essential dose of art and culture
After facing challenges in the music industry, Sandy Mrd plans a much more calculated comeback into the music industry
Amapiano ticked along as niche music until around 2019, when it exploded
After several years out of the limelight, Kwesta hopes to rediscover his flair with an experimental new collaborative project.
Amapiano giants Kabza de Small and Dj Maphorisa will be touring South Africa from December 2022 to early 2023.
Sound that has taken the world by storm is in danger of dying out in a lacklustre industry
They range from Uncle Waffles’ single ‘Tanzania’ in 10th place to Mas Musiq’s ‘Sengizwile’ at No 1
The local music industry can’t place the blame for its current state solely on the Covid-19 pandemic; it’s been in a mess for a while
With everyone settling into an indoors routine or starting to lose it because of cabin fever, this guide should remind you that creativity and beauty still exist, virtually…
