South African music star Professor announced his comeback after a two-year hiatus. The Kwaito pioneer released his new song, ...

“I feel like I’m 18 again. It’s exciting. The song is going to change the attitude of many young people. I opened doors for ...

Explore the emergence of kwapi, a new sound that bridges the gap between kwaito and amapiano, preserving the cultural legacy ...

Reviewed by Diane Thram in African music (Grahamstown, South Africa) 10 (3) 2017, pages 164-166 (ML5.A25 AFA). AFA copy Purchased from the Warren M. Robbins Library Endowment. "In mid-1990s South ...

Seriously Daniel's 'Hosh' pays homage to Kwaito legends like Zola and Arthur Mafokate, blending nostalgic sounds with contemporary beats to celebrate the vibrant Coloured culture of South Africa.

The beats are fresh but the performances are second rate and lacking star quality. Despite controversy at home and a decade late, the Grammy win proves how much the world loves South Africa’s biggest ...

Despite controversy at home and a decade late, the Grammy win proves how much the world loves South Africa’s biggest house music star. Kwaito music star Mandoza was an important symbolic figure in the ...

In an excerpt from the 33 ⅓ title "South African Popular Music," the author breaks down house music offshoots gqom and amapiano. When Beyoncé put together her companion soundtrack album, “The Lion ...

Several South African artists, including Sjava, Cici and Oscar Mbo, have received Grammy nominations, showcasing the country's diverse musical talent on an international stage.

Amapiano - a genre born in South Africa's townships during the previous decade -- has rapidly evolved from a local blend of jazz and house music with traditional log drums into a pan-African ...