Kwapi explained: the new hybrid sound shaking up South African music

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

Tyla's 'Water' is named a 21st-century classic by 'Rolling Stone'

Discover how South African pop star Tyla's hit song 'Water' has made waves globally, earning a spot in Rolling Stone's list ...

The Hangout: Legends fest brings South African music icons together for one unmissable night

From No Friends of Harry to Wonderboom, South Africa’s iconic alt and rock acts reunite for The Hangout: Legends Fest in Johannesburg, taking fans on a live music time capsule through the 80s, 90s, ...
TimesLIVE

Sjava, Cici and Oscar Mbo among SA’s Grammy hopefuls for 2025

The list includes a mix of icons and innovators: Sjava, Cici, Oscar Mbo and Abavuki. Their recognition celebrates South Africa’s evolving sound — a blend of Afrosoul, R&B, gospel and house that ...

South African hit 'Jerusalema' inspires people worldwide to shake off COVID-19 blues

From Sao Paulo to Sweden, thousands of people around the world, including priests, police, ministers and frontline workers, have posted clips of themselves dancing to South African house song ...
Rolling Stone

How South Africa’s ‘Jerusalema’ Became a Global Hit Without Ever Having to Be Translated

Just around 10 million people speak isiZulu, a language out of South Africa. So how did a song in the little-known dialect become a hit with billions of people around the world? The song in question ...