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Petite Noir

Petite Noir brings his signature "noirwave" sound back to Cape Town, where he was raised. >

20 Dec 17
Kajama

Their electro music sound could be described as future soul or Afrofolktronica. >

20 Dec 17
Guy Buttery

The South African musician and guitar player who was also voted as “one of South Africa’s most influential artists over the past decade". >

20 Dec 17
DJ Steloo

The Ghanain DJ and fashion mogul who dares to be distinct. >

7 Dec 17
Urban Village

The Urban Village sound can be described as South African folk music layered with electric, funky acoustic melodies and a blend of traditional influences. >

7 Dec 17
Jakinda

The Cape Town-based artist's work is an exploration of afro-futurism, black masculinity and a spiritual journey of self-discovery. >

7 Dec 17
Itai Hakim

A musician whose music doesn't fit comfortably into any genre, but could best be described as folksoul. >

7 Dec 17
Beat Sampras

A marriage of two different musical approaches. >

7 Dec 17
Alec Lomami

The complexity of Alec’s personal composition doesn’t end with his music. >

7 Dec 17
This MIT sound artist is exploring the power of sound in public spaces

Next Generation > Creative Economy / Design Activism / Music & Sound Design

Nicolas Kisic Aguirre developed the Modular Rhythm Machine, an algorithmically controlled machine inspired by the Peruvian Cajon. >

4 Dec 17
Design Indaba Nightscape 2018

Design Indaba Festival 2018 presents a celebration of sound and sight in a festival of music, performance and exhibitions on the Artscape Piazza. >

10 Oct 17
Blinky Bill talks socially conscious music and breaking free of genre constraints

Video Interviews > Music & Sound Design

The former Just a Band frontman gets in depth about the power of music. >

23 Aug 17
See these custom tributes to the iconic Prince

Design News > Music & Sound Design

The icon’s passing was a shock to many, but at least we’ll be able to replicate his purple hue. >

23 Aug 17
Blinky Bill brings African musical expression to the Design Indaba stage

Talks > Music & Sound Design

The Kenyan musician, producer and DJ doesn’t care what African music is ‘supposed’ to sound like. >

23 Aug 17
Johannesburg designer brings boomboxes back into the future

Design News > African Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design

His unconventional portable boomboxes make it simple for those who are nostalgic for boomboxes but also appreciate slick design. >

12 Jul 17
FAKA on penetrating art spaces and designing a new sound

Profiling > Art & Photography / Music & Sound Design

Through their art, the duo is interrupting global performance and art spaces one event at a time. >

30 Jun 17
Indie band, The XX, take you behind the scenes with new limited-edition photo book

Design News > Art & Photography / Music & Sound Design

Shot by photographer Alasdair McLellan, the photo book will only have one print run of 1000 copies. >

20 Jun 17
Can an Elton John song help you understand refugees better?

Design News > Film & Animation / Music & Sound Design

Maybe not Elton John's song itself, but this new music video for "Rocket Man" certainly can. >

25 May 17
Watch filmmaker Hayley Morris’ surreal stop-motion music video for Explosions in the Sky

Design News > Film & Animation / Music & Sound Design

The band’s first official music video imagines the ‘wilderness of the mind’. >

23 May 17
Not here for men

Design News > Film & Animation / Music & Sound Design

3 Must-see music videos addressing the abuse of women. >

19 May 17
This music video lets rip on the music industry’s so-called ‘Gatekeepers’

Design News > Film & Animation / Music & Sound Design

Jessie Reyez takes on industry sexism and misogyny with this short film. >

19 May 17
High-tech hopes for hearing loss

Product Spotlight > Music & Sound Design / Product Design

A breakthrough home-use technology for early detection of tinnitus >

16 May 17
Bringing back the cassette tape

Product Spotlight > Music & Sound Design / Product Design

New tech meets the nostalgia for the humble cassette tape. >

15 May 17
Freshlyground’s music video calls out South Africa’s lack of leadership

Design News > Film & Animation / Music & Sound Design

The band’s latest is a pointed address at South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma. >

10 May 17

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