May 01
South Africa: Amadeus - Rivalry Revisited As the Paradoxical Personality of Mozart Strikes a Major Key
Prodigy, musical genius, man-child, egomaniac, wise-ass. Mozart, the late-18th-century Austrian composer whose life was snuffed out in poverty at the age of 35, was also an enigma. Read more »
April 29
South Africa: 'Bob Marley - One Love' Opens the Door to a Wider Audience for His Vision and Music
After successful biopics about Freddy Mercury, Elton John, Billie Holiday and Elvis, to name a few, a film about the life of Bob Marley was sure to come. 'Bob Marley: One Love' hit… Read more »
February 28
South Africa: Six Arrested, Including Alleged 'Mastermind', for Murder of Rapper Aka - Police Minister Cele
The six suspects were due to appear in court on Thursday. The award-winning rapper and his former manager were gunned down on Florida Road, Durban, in February 2023. Read more »
December 03, 2023
South Africa: Global Award Affirms Cape Baritone Theo Magongoma's Soaring Talent
Cape Town baritone Theo Magongoma was recently honoured with the prestigious Elizabeth Greenfield Award from a pool of 77 applicants from nine countries. The distinguished award is… Read more »
November 21, 2023
South Africa: Zimbabwe DJ Snagga T Was Among Those Who Died in Albert Street Fire
The devastating fire in Joburg's Albert Street in August, which claimed the lives of 77 people, also had an impact on the city's vibrant entertainment scene. The blaze claimed the… Read more »
October 31, 2023
South Africa: Music Awards Mired in More Controversy
The South African Music Awards (Samas) are mired in yet another controversy as a leaked document shows concerns over how now-cancelled KwaZulu-Natal funding worth R28-million was… Read more »
August 09, 2023
South Africa: 'Maybe Today, I'll Slip Away...' Sugar Man Sixto Rodriguez Passes Away
Sixto Rodriguez, a huge star in South Africa in the 70s and again later with the release of a documentary in 2012, passed away at the age of 81. The official Rodriguez website… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Mozambique: Police Attack Mourners At Funeral and Memorial Service of Popular Mozambican Rapper Azagaia
After creating havoc at the funeral procession, the Mozambican police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disband a legal memorial march to celebrate the life and legacy of the… Read more »
July 31, 2022
South Africa: Producers in Copyright Battle Over Global Hit Song 'Jerusalema'
Two music producers who worked on the global hit song, 'Jerusalema', are taking Master KG and his record label to court over alleged copyright infringement. Read more »