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Music tool: Siya Mthembu says society’s anxiety around AI reflects a long history of fear surrounding new technologies.
AFRICAN RADIO

Can you hear the difference? AI music challenges the meaning of authenticity

AI is transforming music production, but growing concerns over transparency, artistry, and human creativity are reshaping the future of the industry

  • Thabo “Tbose” Mokwele
5 min read
Set for the stage: Ndumiso Manana is preparing for the first leg of a nationwide tour that begins in Johannesburg before moving to East London, Makhanda for the National Arts Festival, Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria. Photo: Supplied
AFRICAN MUSIC

Manana and the art of trusting the process

Fresh off his Standard Bank Young Artist win, Manana reflects on growth, collaboration and creating space for alternative sound in South Africa

  • Kibo Ngowi
8 min read
Maleh feels she is only now stepping into the fullest expression of herself as an artist. Photo: Supplied
AFRICAN ARTISTS

Maleh on music, faith, and her artistic rebirth

Maleh’s path as a musician has evolved into a journey of faith, self-discovery, and artistic honesty, charting a deeply personal creative course

  • Kibo Ngowi
7 min read
Travelling together: Jesse Clegg and Msaki collaborated on Entropy, which is due to be released in January. Photo: Marty Bleazard
ARTISTIC CHEMISTRY

Msaki and Jesse Clegg on friendship, chaos and creation

When two artists stopped planning and started listening, they found music, and meaning, in the natural disorder of life

  • Kibo Ngowi
8 min read