The most significant wind instrument in West Africa is the algaita, a large oboe-like instrument. It has a strong, almost piercing sound that can be heard for miles, ideal for open-air festivities and ...

Apple Music has released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix featuring South African DJ, producer and entrepreneur, Oskido (real ...

The legendary figure in music for over seven decades died at 91. Renowned for his versatility, he left a lasting impact on ...

“Bach? Beethoven? We’ve got better,” Mandela once said of the musician who just turned 90.

He has now garnered a total of 11 nominations, winning just one. His hit song, ‘Higher’, is nominated in the Best African ...

The biggest night in music, the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) took place on Saturday, October 2 and some of the biggest ...

A new live album by Whitney Houston will be out Friday, following the limited theatrical release of a film commemorating the ...

Grammy Award-winning singer Nomcebo Zikode has joined forces with Kenya’s Sofiya Nzau and Nigeria’s Fireboy DML in a new single, Meta, which showcases the unique 3-Step genre.

South African entertainment commentator Phil Mphela was concerned about Nota Baloyi's recent actions, as he went from being a ...

A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams ...

On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.

If we start treating music and the creative economy as infrastructure, its potential benefits to our economic and social ...