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From roots to rhythm: Thandiswa Mazwai's musical odyssey before the Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Independent online (SA) 23 Apr 2025
Drawing from archival Xhosa samples from the International Library of African Music at Rhodes University, she weaves historical musical elements seamlessly into a sound as fresh as it is rooted in ...
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District Six comes alive at the successful 2025 HACC Festival

Independent online (SA) 22 Apr 2025
... sustainable African film community ... a screenwriting session led by Hollywood writer and producer Evette Vargas, and a sound and music design workshop with renowned South African talent Bheki Mlambo.
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After Nashville singer-songwriter's untimely death, Larysa Jaye's new single honors her legacy

The Tennessean 19 Apr 2025
... Award, served as musical director for the Summer Shakespeare series in Nashville and Franklin, and was named as a talent for The National Museum of African American Music's Emerging Artist program.
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Scoop Makhathini 'honoured' to host 2025 Metro FM Music Awards

Independent online (SA) 15 Apr 2025
It's not just crowning the musicians, it's also crowning royalty in the South African textile space, because music and clothes go hand in hand.” ... “It’s about celebrating South African talent in all its forms—music, fashion, culture.
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Luthando ‘LootLove’ Shosha and Scoop Makhathini to host Metro FM Music Awards 2025

Independent online (SA) 11 Apr 2025
... at the forefront of celebrating South African music,” expressed Scoop Makhathini ... I’m looking forward to an incredible night celebrating the very best of South African music talent," said LootLove.
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Jazzing up local talent: DJ JAB A JAW's take on the Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Independent online (SA) 10 Apr 2025
By celebrating local talent, festival-goers contribute to the growth and sustainability of the South African music industry, giving a platform to artists who represent the rich heritage and future potential of jazz in Africa.
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'Mr. Asbury Park' Lenny Welch, musical inspiration for generations, has died

My Central Jersey 10 Apr 2025
Welch was also a big hit on music-themed sea cruises. In Asbury Park, the musical legacy of the city's West Side, which featured generations of African-American talent, began to be rediscovered and celebrated.
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Breaking Barriers | Tyla makes African music history on Spotify

Independent online (SA) 07 Apr 2025
This incredible accomplishment is a testament to Tyla's skill and artistry as well as the growing significance of African music on the global scene ... success of the African music industry as a whole.
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From DJ to dad: Nicholas Pillay’s harmonious journey through music and fatherhood

Independent online (SA) 07 Apr 2025
A neighbour noticed his newly acquired speakers and asked him to play music for a pre-wedding party ... Furthermore, he aims to use his platform on Lotus FM to introduce new talent, ensuring that the future of South African music remains bright.
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