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Moving people: Congolese-born musician Tresor will bring his 10-piece band to the Joy of Jazz festival in Joburg this weekend. Photo: Supplied

‘I Want People to Dance’: Tresor Talks Music, Legacy and Joy of Jazz

Tresor reflects on a decade of award-winning African pop, his groundbreaking collaborations with Drake and Hugh Masekela and the music that inspires him today

Distinguished jazz musician and composer Gloria Bosman died on Tuesday, 14 March, at the age of 50. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images
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Well-loved Jazz musician and composer Gloria Bosman dies aged 50

Tributes pour in after South African Music Rights Organisation shares tragic news of legendary singer and board member’s death, the cause of which is unknown

War correspondent: The Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen, reported from war-torn Ukraine

Khaya Koko: Hold the press! War correspondent Steenhuisen is on the move

Joe Biden might have been the butt of Trevor Noah’s jokes, but he had a better weekend than his counterpart here in South Africa

Theuns Jordaan performs on stage for LondonGoesSA at Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith on August 1, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images)
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Singer-songwriter Theuns Jordaan dies after short struggle with cancer

The distinctive quality of Theuns Jordaan’s voice meant he became a standard part of the South African music landscape, particularly the Afrikaans market

Taking off: Shane Eagle

The sky’s the limit for ‘DIY’ Eagle

The young rapper dubbed ’Africa’s greatest artist’ is blazing a trail for his fellow indie musicians

Power: Nakhane’s second album exemplifies the artist’s fearless vocal presence and innovative sound.

A new life for Nakhane

His second album, ‘You Will Not Die’, like his first, is a clear declaration of where the artist currently is

Beatenberg steals the show at the Samas

We look at the winners and highlights from the South African Music Awards.

The Pick n Pay chief executive said the retailer considered closing its doors the day of Nelson Mandela’s funeral.

South African Music Awards nominees announced

Hip hop artist Cassper Nyovest and pop trio Beatenberg lead the music pack with five SAMA nominations each.

Catch Mafikizolo

Samas hits the wrong note … again

Much like previous years, the South African Music awards – SA’s longest-running annual music event – just hasn’t been able to get it right.

Touré was nominated in the album of the year

Nakhane Touré pegged as Sama 2014 favourite

The South African Music Awards has released its 2014 nominations, with the emotive newcomer Nakhane Touré leading the bunch.

Living her life out loud and strong

Model-turned-pop star ChianoSky is making an impact on the local music scene.

Toya DeLazy won best newcomer award at this year’s Samas.
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Sama cheat sheet: All the big winners

Didn’t have time to follow all the South African Music Awards coverage this weekend? Read our crib notes on the big winners.

Khuli Chana bags three Samas

Khuli Chana scooped every award for which he was nominated at the 19th annual MTN South African Music Awards on Saturday evening.

Toya DeLazy.
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Samas here: All eyes and ears on Toya DeLazy

With six nominations at this year’s 19th South African Music Awards, singer Toya DeLazy has said that she is eyeing the best newcomer prize.

Vusi Mahlasela presented the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sama awards honour those behind the scenes

The 19th MTN Sama festivities have been kick-started with the non-broadcast leg that honours the music industry and those working behind the scenes.

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Johannes Kerkorrel: The wise fool who left the fray

Kerkorrel’s contribution to the country will be recognised with a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Samas.

Sama time: Living it up is easy

The 19th South African Music Awards (Sama) ceremony are taking place this weekend and will be broadcast live on SABC 1 at 20.30pm on Saturday night.

Sama nominee Sizwe ‘Reason’ Moeketsi’s star is on the rise. We speak to him to find out why.

Reason: Hip-hop with a purpose

Sama nominee Sizwe ‘Reason’ Moeketsi’s star is on the rise. We speak to him to find out why.

Johannes Kerkorrel
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Music veterans to be honoured at SA Music Awards

Sizwe Zako, Dr Thomas Chauke and the late Johannes Kerkorrel have been announced as this year’s Sama lifetime achievement award recipients.

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Sama nominations: Here’s the A-list

The highlight of South Africa’s awards calendar, the annual MTN South African Music Awards, has announced its selection of the country’s best music.