Reinvigorating the South African mapanta subgenre, producer Serokolo 7 blends folk vocal melodies with seething 180bpm rhythms, creating a barrage of sound ...

The son of the late Brenda Fassie returns with his new EP, Skomline, dropping 8 May — a deeply personal project rooted in ...

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Veteran entertainer Nimrod Nkosi has assured the public he is “okay” after a leaked voice note raised alarm about his ...

May 1, 2026 • Kacey Musgraves. American Football. Tori Amos. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Jewly Hight from WPLN in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, May 1. Plus, a handful ...

A South African woman wins a dance competition in China, showcasing her humour and random moves, delighting viewers with her ...

Every Friday, you get bombarded with new music. To make it easier to get on board with the most killer stuff, we’ve digested it all, and curated the ultimate weekly chart. Follow us on Apple Music, ...

Apple Music today announces The Sounds of Africa for Africa Month 2026, celebrating the musical identities of some of the ...

Monday 4 May 2026 Episode 221. Evelyn teams up with an unscrupulous journalist to bring down principal Magongwa. Charles ...

May 1, 2026 • The longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony died April 22. Known for his innovation, Tilson Thomas founded the New World Symphony for young players. Originally broadcast in ...