South Africa music industry news
Sam Mtukudzi dies at 21
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
Hip hop powerhouse HHP aka Jabba will be presenting SABC1's new show called Respect
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R Kelly eyes local musos
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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