The Sound Of Light The Zimbabwean born, Netherlands based singer, songwriter, and musician Miči draws inspiration from a variety of musical genres, all of which influence her singing style, and musical compositions. A recent trip to South Africa saw the singer-songwriter hit the studio with Mzansi hitmakers Lemon & Herb and The Sound Of Light, a four-track EP for the production duo's Mixed In Motion imprint was born.
Thee suka Fasting growing duo sign to Sony Music Africa Arguably the fastest-growing duo in the music industry, THEE SUKA SucreSoul and Kadjila formed in 2020 during the pandemic with a specific intention of spiritually soothing the world through Afro House music produced in South Africa. Affectionately known as SucreSoul, Tshepo Shawn Marong a Sowetan born spinner grew up in Tembisa then later moved to Klipfontein View in Midrand. No […]
#HOT60 guest mix series Tina Ardor kicks off the new season Music has been an integral part of life for Tina Ardor a gifted singer, songwriter and composer based in Nairobi, Kenya. Born and raised in an African setting surrounded by 44 Kenyan tribes, Tina draws great inspiration in her creativity from the linguistic diversity of these cultural groups. Thus, Tina has become renowned for her ability to incorporate an […]
Redemption "A healing process long overdue." Working with a far-reaching selection of producers including revered talents Cehashi, Enoo Napa, Candy Man, and Liva K – as well as rising stars Statix, Kingflava, Demaya and Kaargo – Awen shows her willingness to take musical risks in a quest to conjure fresh and unexpected sounds from fresh sonic perspectives. These collaborations coupled with the sincerity of her approach and gravity of her lyrical and vocal performance […]
Isgubhu Awen curate the Apple Music playlist In 2021 to great fan-fare, Apple Music launched Isgubhu, with none other than South African giant Black Coffee. The new initiative aims to shine a global light on African electronic music artists and the boundary-pushing electronic music coming out of the continent. French-Senegalese singer-songwriter and Awen (real name Lucille Kante), who released her debut album Redemption to rapturous applause, is the latest Isgubhu […]
God Is A DJ A new film by Hicham Hajji and Black Coffee The Grammy-nominated South African icon Nkosinathi Maphumulo aka Black Coffee is set to executive produce his second feature film with 'Redemption Day' director Hicham Hajji. Currently in pre-production 'God Is A DJ' is the comedic tale of an unlikely masked DJ duo, made up of a Jewish man and Moroccan imam, and the rollercoaster of personal and […]
Select Your Track In 2021 a 10-year-old township music called Amapiano took the world by storm! Refusing to be ignored the 'Yano' dominated conversations, social media platforms, generated millions of streams and demanded column inches. Every Sunday AMA international, the globes first weekly international Amapiano radio show hosted by Da Kruk who played a pivotal role in bringing the sound to mainstream radio in South Africa, delivers the choicest cuts […]
The Rebirth Of African Music Inspired By Our Past And Present The 18th Edition of Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition will be taking place from the 08-11th of December 2021 at Joburg Theatre (Lesedi Theatre). This year’s theme: The Rebirth of African Music Business looks at reshaping the Music Discipline after the Covid-19 Pandemic, the music industry landscape, and the purpose that it has served as a powerful means of […]
A mural of Afrohouse artist Chelsea Como was revealed at Miami Art Basel NFT festival, artist Adrian Avila piece " The Seed Of Life " is a visual representation of the connections between all living beings and life itself; it depicts the divinity of being a woman says Chelsea Como, the stunning mural adorns the side of the entrance to the art and music venue Mana Wynwood. source : Instagram.com/ChelseaComo […]
Characteristically African, Africanism is a journey through the global sound of AfroHouse
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