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Sam Mtukudzi dies at 21

Mon, 2010-03-15 15:40
It is with a heavy heart and much sadness that Sheer Sound reports the tragic loss of yet another incredibly talented young musician
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TKZee recruits 8-piece band

Mon, 2010-03-15 15:06
Kwaito stars TKZee, will perform with an 8-piece band at this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival
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Teargas to headline Human Rights Day celebrations

Mon, 2010-03-15 14:25
Not sure what to do on the public holiday of 22 March? Join the crowds as they head for Jozi's top live music venue - The Town Square at Gold Reef City Theme Park
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Die Antwoord signs to Interscope

Mon, 2010-03-15 12:46
Controversial South African "zef-rap" crew Die Antwoord, have signed to Interscope Records - an American record label renowned for platinum-selling artists such as Dr Dre, Game, Eminem and 50 cent
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Local band in trouble for naming album 'Bafana Bafana'

Mon, 2010-03-15 10:40
A nasty trademark battle has broken out between the South African Football Association (Safa) and Bula Music after one
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RiSA introduces new SAMA category

Mon, 2010-03-15 06:58
For the first time in the awards history, an International Achievement Award will be handed out at the Main Awards Ceremony, live from Sun City..
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A call for Gauteng music makers

Fri, 2010-03-12 12:16
MIO, together with the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, is calling all Gauteng-based talented music makers to compose one piece of music that will become the “Gauteng song”
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HHP to present new SABC show

Fri, 2010-03-12 08:00
Hip hop powerhouse HHP aka Jabba will be presenting SABC1's new show called Respect
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R Kelly eyes local musos

Fri, 2010-02-26 14:01
A little-known Soweto gospel group called The Soweto Spiritual Singers is on the verge of international success
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Choral music luminary to be honoured

Fri, 2010-02-26 13:49
One of the South Africa’s accomplished music luminaries Professor Mzilikazi Khumalo will be honoured at a function at ..
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Freddy Nyathela gets new job

Fri, 2010-02-26 11:29
Nyathela, the president of the South African Roadies Association (Sara), has been appointed chairperson of the Events Chamber Board of Services Seta
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Mandoza is back

Fri, 2010-02-26 08:28
It seems Mandoza has fully recovered. His manager Curwyn Eaton yesterday announced that the controversial kwaito star will be shooting
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Gagasi changes lineup

Thu, 2010-02-25 15:11
Gagasi 99.5 FM's new lineup will see Vusi Letsoalo and Archie Majola returning to the airwaves next week..
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Farewell gig for legendary singer

Thu, 2010-02-25 11:20
Mdantsane guitarist Lulama Gaulana and his ensemble are set to blow the socks off jazz lovers as they say goodbye to..
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Mandoza 'opens up' to police

Thu, 2010-02-25 09:48
The Hawks interviewed kwaito star Mandoza about an asset fraud investigation on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the specialised crime investigation unit said
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Ticket sales open for Joburg Burning 3

Thu, 2010-02-25 09:35
Ticket sales have opened for the biggest night in rock ‘n roll – Joburg Burning 3.
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Local muso teams up with British heavyweight

Wed, 2010-02-24 14:24
Local acoustic musician, Farryl Purkiss, has been invited to perform with the multi-platinum, award-winning British artist, Finley Quaye, on his upcoming South African tour
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Haiti relief concert line-up unveiled

Wed, 2010-02-24 13:45
SA musicians have opened their hearts and donated their time to raise funds for the victims of the January earthquake that devastated the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince
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Hip hop Kaslam hits Jozi

Wed, 2010-02-24 11:57
Xhosa street slang and hip hop come to the Baxter Concert Hall on Saturday, 6 March, at 6pm, when 11 emcees will rock the stage in Hip Hop Kaslam
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Splashy Fen announces line-up

Wed, 2010-02-24 11:26
Supported by Tourism KwaZulu-Natal, Splashy Fen will mark its coming of age this Easter from 1-5 April with its most exciting line-up yet
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