South Africa

Soweto Gospel Choir, Baaba Maal Collaborate on Anti-Poverty Track

In an effort to raise awareness for a United Nations campaign against poverty in South Africa, ...(read more)

Sarkodie Makes History at 2010 Ghana Music Awards

Sarkodie became the first in the music award's history to take home an award for "Artiste of the ...(read more)

Shakira, Freshly Ground Tabbed for Official World Cup Anthem

Colombian pop star Shakira recently collaborated with South African band Freshly Ground for a track ...(read more)

U2 and Soweto Gospel Choir Team Up for World Cup Tracks

South Africa's favorite sons and daughters Soweto Gosepl Choir is teaming up with U2 to ...(read more)

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Maskela Headlining Zimbabwe's Harare Jazz Festival

Two great South African acts will travel to Zimbabwe this Saturday April 17 at Harare Sports Club ...(read more)

Tiesto and BLK JKS to Collaborate

Smirnoff announced yesterday that as part of their "Smirnoff Experience™ Mashup Street" ...(read more)

2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Concert Lineup

The 2010 World Cup will open this June with a kick-off conert heavy on African performers, and a ...(read more)

Full List of Nominees Announced for The South African Music Awards

The South African Music Awards have announced its list of nominees this week. In their 16th year ...(read more)

Abdullah Ibrahim to Perform in Johannesburg with New South African Orchestra

Renowned South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim is returning to his home country ...(read more)

The Collected Works of Die Antwoord

30,000 fans accrued on Facebook in two weeks. 2 terabytes of data downloaded from their website in ...(read more)

Ladysmith Black Mambazo North America Tour Dates

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the all-male vocal group that rocketed to fame over twenty years ago ...(read more)

Die Antwoord 'Zef Side' -- Video of the Day

Artist: Die Antwoord Video: 'Zef Side' Director: Sean Metelerkamp Highlight: Their wardrobe may ...(read more)