His life in music was a struggle against narrow definitions - of ‘race’, instrumental appropriateness and musical genre.

Spotify's Wrapped 2025 results are in, and South Africa has made one thing clear: this was the year of local heroes.

It’s not easy to steal the show at the Met Gala. But no one who saw the South African singer Tyla ascend the stairs in May in a one-off Balmain couture gown made of sculpted sand will ever forget it. ...

A music and dance collective has grown beyond day parties into a full-fledged cultural community — bringing its unfettered ...

Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...

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 ...

The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is set to embark on a national tour titled Voices of Home, aiming to reconnect ...

Tributes pour in for Pops Mohamed, the revered South African musician who dedicated his life to preserving and evolving ...

South African singer-songwriter Zahara passed away at the age of 36 in Johannesburg on Monday, 11th December as per The New York Times. Zahara, who was known for albums such as Country Girl and Mgodi, ...

South African musical icon Pops Mohamed, a master multi-instrumentalist, died on 4 December 2025. His passing leaves a void ...

SAMRO is saddened by the passing of legendary South African multi-instrumentalist and musical visionary Pops Mohamed (Ismail ...