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Mthuthu explores Zulu heritage, faith, spirituality and personal struggle on his upcoming album, 'Ntuthuko'.

Mthuthu turns to Zulu heritage, faith and personal struggle on 'Ntuthuko'

On 'Ntuthuko', Mthuthu uses music as a way to document, reinterpret and carry Zulu cultural knowledge into the present, while reflecting on faith, mental health and the personal…

Leon Bridges will perform in Johannesburg and Cape Town this November, marking his first shows in South Africa.

'I've wanted to play SA for a long time': Leon Bridges announces November shows

Grammy winning R&B artist Leon Bridges will perform in Johannesburg and Cape Town this November, just weeks after releasing his fifth studio album, 'Happiness Anytime'.

Booshle G., born Buhle Gayika, took his stage name from a nickname his home church community gave him.

Booshle G. is taking his 'life giving' music global

The name Booshle G. has a story rooted in identity, belonging and an unexpected turn of events.

Adanna Duru, the creative force behind 'The Naijamerican Dream'.
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Culture Corner: Adanna Duru hangs her 'flop era' out to dry

Twelve tracks, four genres, and one very loud clothesline. Adanna Duru’s debut has a lot to say about who she is.

Minnie Dlamini's R2.5 million lawsuit against MacG headlines this week's celebrity round-up.

Celebrity round-up: Minnie Dlamini, Jub Jub and the latest on Anele Tembe’s inquest

From Minnie Dlamini’s lawsuit against MacG to Jhené Aiko’s new album, here is this week's celebrity news round-up.

Longtime collaborators and friends Nasty C and Tellaman lean into their shared creative instincts for their new joint project, 'T's and C's Apply'.

The unscripted chemistry of Nasty C and Tellaman

Nasty C and Tellaman discuss the creative freedom, practical challenges and personal chemistry behind their independently released 17-track album, 'T’s & C’s Apply'.

Phoenix-bred, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Piper Connolly draws on her love of 2000s pop-rock while finding a more confident, rock-leaning sound on her upcoming EP, 'she’s too much!'

Piper Connolly follows South African radio success with ‘unapologetic’

Phoenix-bred, LA-based singer-songwriter Piper Connolly follows her South African radio success with 'unapologetic', a new single about self-acceptance and embracing who you are.

Thando Zide.
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Culture Corner: These are some of the best local albums of 2026 so far

A look at four local albums that have stood out in 2026 so far, and what their different sounds say about the direction of South African music.

Amy Tjasink has captured the people and places that shaped her on her latest album 'Valley Girl'.

Amy Tjasink imbues songs on 'Valley Girl' album with Cape Town memories

Amy Tjasink reflects on the Cape Town memories, friendships and community that shaped her, and how they found their way into her latest body of work.

Kabelo Mabalane is gearing up to release his 10th solo project, which he shared he has created from an authentic place and growth.

Kabelo Mabalane's new music through the eyes of his collaborators

After an 11-year hiatus, Kabelo Mabalane returns to music, and his collaborators share heartfelt insights on what his new album represents for him and his journey.

British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Odeal. His latest EP, 'For A Good Time…', was released in July.

Odeal’s 'For A Good Time' is built for the replay button

Odeal’s latest EP is a 22-minute mix of R&B, Afrobeats, house and more, with enough replay value to keep the good time going.

DJ Zinhle returns to the sound that started it all, this time with more confidence.

DJ Zinhle on artistry, creative freedom and her legacy: 'I’m proud that I stayed'

DJ Zinhle, a pioneer in SA dance music, reflects on her decade-long journey, the evolution of Afro-house, and her newfound creative freedom with the release of her self-titled EP.

Rapsody puts South African talent front and centre on her upcoming album 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops'.

How South African talent helped shape Rapsody’s upcoming album 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops'

Rapsody is giving South African talent its flowers on 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops', with Nomsa Mazwai and Soweto’s Karabo Ya Morena Choir featuring on the upcoming album.