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Mother of Song

Creative Work • 19 Jan 15

Listen to the entrancing "Voices", an unreleased acoustic track by South African songstress Nongoma, who will perform at Design Indaba Music 2015. >
"Pick Pocket" by RVWR feat. Shamon Cassette

Creative Work • 15 Jan 15

A bellowing bass track by South African beatmaker RVWR, the second act to be announced as part of Design Indaba Music 2015. >
Meet Ghanaian rapper M.anifest

Creative Work • 14 Jan 15

We chat with rap artist M.anifest, who performs at Design Indaba Music 2015, after his return from a tour with Damon Albarn in South America. >
"La La" by Tabi Bonney

Creative Work • 8 Jan 15

The Togolese hip-hop artist explores new electronic ground in this futuristic and buoyant track. >
"Pala Pala Woman" by Mani Bella

Creative Work • 18 Dec 14

If you’ve never heard of Bikutsi music, tune in to this infectious contemporary spin on the Cameroonian music tradition. >
"Stepps" by AmaraFleur

Creative Work • 27 Nov 14

In this week's exploration of sounds from across the African continent, we bring you a unique mix of chillwave and electronic house. >
"Soumbouya Ancestral Soul Remix" by Boddhi Satva

Creative Work • 20 Nov 14

Salif Keita's "Soumbouya" gets a smoky reinterpretation from Boddhi Satva, a DJ and producer from the Central African Republic. >
"Somewhere" by Sipho The Gift, featuring Well$

Creative Work • 13 Nov 14

A catchy, thought-provoking track by young Stellenbosch-based rapper-producer Sipho The Gift. >
"The World's Pain" by Black Vulcanite

Creative Work • 30 Oct 14

Track of the Week describes the difficulties of a life dedicated to music in insightful rhymes with back-up from an immaculate jazz sample. >
Catching up with Kesivan & The Lights

Creative Work • 23 Oct 14

Our music writer, Shiba Mazaza, talks to prolific drummer Kesivan Naidoo about his new EP "Brotherhood" before he heads to Carnegie Hall. >
"Golide" by Sonye

Creative Work • 16 Oct 14

Track of Week is a light and catchy love song by Malawian R&B singer-songwriter Sonye. >
"Kinshasa" by Alec Lomami (CHLLNGR Remix)

Creative Work • 9 Oct 14

Our Track of the Week is an Afro-electro ode to the idea of home by Congolese rapper-producer Alec Lomami. >
"Get High" by Mr Moeh 24

Creative Work • 2 Oct 14

This track by multitalented designer, photographer and DJ Mpumelelo Macu is a staple for anyone who values seamless production. >
"This Time" by TheCITY

Creative Work • 25 Sep 14

Romantic and uplifting, this track by a unique-sounding band puts a futuristic, jazzy twist on an old-timey melody. >
"Summer" by Alpha Wilde

Creative Work • 18 Sep 14

Sink into summer with a quiet warmth, lazy vocals and just a touch of scattered synthesised sound. >
"The Fake Fences of Abazon Remix" by A Million Things

Creative Work • 11 Sep 14

Seamless and fluid, this track features soaring digital sounds layered over infectious guitars, tight percussives and resounding bells. >
"Faya di Burn" by Gasha, featuring Magasco

Creative Work • 4 Sep 14

This Track of the Week is a melancholic but melodic reflection on the social conditions in Cameroon. >
Cool cat

Creative Work • 2 Sep 14

Okmalumkoolkat's new music video for "All Black, Black Kat", directed by Chris Saunders, is a dreamlike mash-up of tradition and modernity. >
"TRVPMVSKV (Impendulo kaBaba)" by Mashayabhuqe KaMamba

Creative Work • 27 Aug 14

Young producer and wordsmith Mashayabhuqe KaMamba brings us an an emotive maskandi anthem. >
Inside View: Legal advice for musicians

Point of View • 26 Aug 14

Three lessons on navigating the music industry from Mandy Rae Capela, a South African attorney specialising in entertainment law. >
"Gift of Three" by Tumi Mogorosi

Creative Work • 21 Aug 14

This track from Tumi Mogorosi's first solo album is thrillingly discordant – an impressive composition to say the least. >
"Bone_Us" by Simiato

Creative Work • 14 Aug 14

Turn it down a notch with this downtempo track by South African beatmaker Simiato. >
"Someway Bi" by M.anifest

Creative Work • 7 Aug 14

Succumb to the slick verbal gymnastics and hip-turning melody of this track by Ghanaian artist M.anifest. >
"Lazy Eys" by Sakawa Boys

Creative Work • 31 Jul 14

Shiba Mazaza selects a deliciously fluid and fun single by the Sakawa Boys, 'arguably one of the best acts to come out of Cape Town this year'. >

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