Kwaito/Traditional African

MTV Africa Music Awards Make A Splash

MAMA's take another step in the right direction with this years edition!

Kwaito Lives On

After Death of Legend, Artist Vow to Keep Traditions Alive...

Artist Forever in the Spotlight: Mandoza

Icon dead at age of 38

Stars Shine:The All African Music Awards Nominee List

Take a look into this years star-studded nominee pool!

Big Nuz: Big Question Mark?

The well known South African Kwaito group seems to be shaky about their next step...

Oppikoppi: 22 Years Running!

August 5,6 & 7

Artist Spotlight: Bongo Maffin

Take a look into one of the most influential Kwaito groups and see where they are headed!

AfrikaBurn: You Have to See It to Believe It

In a world in that celebrates its music and arts in the most fantastic ways, AfrikaBurn sets itself apart as one of the most unique festival experiences EVER!

"Kid X" Hits New High

The Kid Strikes Again!

20th SAMA's: Mafikizolo slam dunks the night

The duo takes over at the 20th South African Music Awards... Take a look inside the pairing that rocks the South African nation and the night for the ages!

Artist Spotlight: Mandoza

Mandoza has placed himself in a prime position to go down with the greats!

Music in South Africa

South African music is wide and varied. From Gospel to Hip Hop or Kwaito to Soul, whatever your vibe, ZA is the place to be when it comes to quality music.

Traditional music is at the heart of South Africa and always promotes the colourful history of the nation. Local events and festivals celebrates the rich range of styles and are extremely well attended and supported.

International artists recognise the enthusiasm of the South African audience and regularly attend and play at festivals.

Many South African artists have made it big internationally as well. The late Miriam Makeba, Lucky Dube and Brenda Fassie were popular international artists. Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Hugh Masekela, Dave Matthews and many many others travel the world promoting their music and roots.

This site is here to celebrate South African, artists past and present, their music and festivals.

Come and find your Vibe!