Electro-soul artist Sio has opened her heart to the world with her debut album sbtxts, which delves into her personal views on the joys and challenges of romantic love sbtxtsby combining soulful storytelling with electronic music. Refusing to be confined by any predefined category of musical expression, she fuses and blends many styles and genres…
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Celebrating 25 years of the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival
This July, the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival (SBNYJF) is celebrating 25 years of investing in the country’s young musicians – with yet another unparalleled instalment of great music masterclasses and clinics. The annual SBNYJF (3 – 8 July) takes place alongside the Standard Bank Jazz Festival – the country’s oldest jazz festival –…
Veterans to square off against new kids at 22nd South African Music Awards
Five acts are in the race with four nods apiece, with a cross-section of genres sharing the spotlight Dreamy Afro-soul newcomer Nathi, house music supremo Black Coffee, rising rappers Riky Rick and Emtee, and sultry songbird Zonke Dikana share the nominations spoils at the 22nd Annual South African Music Awards, grabbing an impressive four nods…


