DJ Maphorisa calls for a new era of unity within the South African hip hop scene

DJ Maphorisa urges South African hip hop artists to collaborate for the future of the genre, addressing the challenges of competition and audience engagement.
Music Business Worldwide

Virgin Music Group extends distribution deal with South Africa’s Gallo Records and Content Connect

Virgin Music will continue distributing music from Gallo and CCA artists globally, while the South African companies focus on ...
Opinion

AI-generated music: South African artists Cassper Nyovest and Vusi Nova raise concerns

South African artists Cassper Nyovest and Vusi Nova share their unsettling experiences with AI-generated music, raising critical questions about authenticity and the future of creativity in the ...
The New York Times

William Kentridge Reflects on What It Means to Be a South African Artist

The artist William Kentridge, photographed at Hauser & Wirth gallery in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood on April 30, 2025. Daniel Terna “I think my experience of South Africa has been that one has to ...
insider.si.edu

Focus : Music of South Africa / Carol A. Muller

Creating connections. South African music : The lion sleeps tonight ; Twentieth-century political history ; Twentieth-century entertainment history : live and mediated ; Graceland (1986) : world music ...

February at Artscape Theatre: a month of music, dance, and cultural resilience

Join us this February at the Artscape Theatre for a vibrant festival that celebrates the extraordinary talents of South Africa’s performing artists. From exhilarating choir performances to poignant ...