The SABC(south African broadcasting corporation) intends promoting local music content through a new distribution agreement signed with the Association of Independent Record Companies (Airco).
Rolling Stone Bets On South African Music Renowned jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela and heavy metal in Botswana feature in Rolling Stone's take on music in its new South African edition, which hopes to fill a conspicuously empty niche.
Last Updated 30 January 2012
CHAKA CHAKA RECEIVES WEF CRYSTAL AWARD Performer Yvonne Chaka Chaka became the first African woman to receive the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Crystal Award for artists who improve the world through their work, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday.
Last Updated 27 January 2012
Musicians Gather for 'Back to Africa' Festival More than 20 reggae musicians, top DJs plus other 15 selected Gambian artistes are participating in the ongoing Back to Africa Festival in Batokunku, West Coast Region.
Last Updated 25 January 2012
Tuface Idibia Expecting Baby No. 6 US-based Pero Adeniyi, Tuface Idibia's baby mama and mother of two of his children is expecting baby No.6 Pero is due in March to give birth to baby no 3.
PJ Powers revels in Springfield role South African pop legend PJ "Thandeka" Powers, who has landed a lead role in an Australian-produced international musical, is nervous but confident she will give her best on stage.
Last Updated 19 January 2012
Like Father Like Daughter Nongoma Ndlovu, the daughter to veteran singer Themba Ndlovu, appears to be following in her father's footsteps.
Last Updated 17 January 2012
Waayaha Cusub: Rappers against terrorism Kenya-based Somali hip hop crew Waayaha Cusub is trying to win the hearts and minds of Somalia’s youth in an open challenge to the Islamist militant group al-Shabaab.
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The SABC(south African broadcasting corporation) intends promoting local music content through a new distribution agreement signed with the Association of Independent Record Companies (Airco).
