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IdolSA
culture

Idols South Africa: The spectacular top five seasons of all time!

Nasty C
Celeb News

‘F*** that’ – Hip Hop Song of the Day

Nasty C
Celeb News

Hip Hop Song of the Day – Prosper in Peace

IdolSA
Entertainment

Idols South Africa: The spectacular top five seasons of all time!

Nasty C
Celeb News

‘F*** that’ – Hip Hop Song of the Day

Nasty C
Celeb News

Hip Hop Song of the Day – Prosper in Peace

MonD Motadi
Entertainment

The Queer Superhero sings their love letter to the queer community

By Luh Tsele24-03-2023 15:49

Award winning film writer, radio and TV presenter MonD The Queer Superhero gears up for the release of their debut studio album.

Beethoven
Music

DNA analysis of Beethoven’s hair provides new clues to his death

By AFP23-03-2023 21:03

Beethoven died in Vienna nearly 200 years ago after a lifetime of composing some of the most influential works in classical music.

Music hotspots in France
Music

France: Music hotspots, boosted by Brad Pitt

By Agence France-Presse17-03-2023 16:10

They are little corners of French paradise that draw British and American rockstars to record their masterpieces

Costa Titch, AKA and Riky Rick on 'Nkalakatha' Remix
Music

‘Three angels on one song’: Costa Titch, AKA, Riky Rick [WATCH]

By Rae Seleme12-03-2023 09:00

Rapper Costa Titch featured musicians Riky Rick and AKA on his breakthrough single Nkalakatha (remix) in 2019.

music-evoked autobiographical memory is a
Music

Why does music bring back memories? What the science says

By The Conversation10-03-2023 15:34

When music brings back memories of events, people and places from our past – is known as a music-evoked autobiographical memory.

Chris Brown
Music

Chris Brown: How racialised loyalty helps the singer retain his fans

By The Conversation09-03-2023 15:08

Chris Brown’s has been in controversies over the years involving violence, misogyny and alleged sexual assault.

Jann Klose. single, Surrender, South African tour
Music

Jann Klose is coming back to SA for his ‘Surrender’ album tour

By Mariette van Niekerk26-02-2023 22:00

Fans of Jann Klose, listen up. The singer has just released a brand new single and will be heading to SA in March.

Conor Maynard, music video
Music

Conor Maynard critically examines relationships in new video

By Mariette van Niekerk26-02-2023 13:35

In his brand new music video, Conor Maynard turns the spotlight on trust and privacy as important cornerstones in relationships.

DJ Cosher, Berry, Idols, House of the Rising Sun.
Music

DJ Cosher and Idols SA winner release summer’s hottest hit [video]

By Mariette van Niekerk26-02-2023 12:48

DJ Cosher is back, and his rendition of ‘House of the Rising Sun’ with Idols winner Berry will knock your socks off.

Francois van Coke, Die Rooi gevaar, rock, rugby
Music

‘Rock ‘n’ Rugby’: Catch a game and a show with Francois van Coke

By Mariette van Niekerk26-02-2023 08:41

For his upcoming show, Francois van Coke combines his two big passions – rugby and rock. Get your tickets for ‘Rock ‘n’ Rugby’.

Wizkid
Africa News

Nigeria elections: The influence of Afrobeats music on politics

By The Conversation24-02-2023 14:49

In the run-up to Nigeria’s elections, the country’s younger generation has mobilised to demand change and redefine the political landscape

AKA and Anele Tembe
Music

‘Mass Country’: AKA on Anele’s death, treatment from Tembes

By Nokuthula Ngcobo24-02-2023 11:09

On his posthumous album, #MassCountry, slain rapper AKA opened up about Anele ‘Nelli’ Tembe’s death and how her family treated him.

pretty yende coronation
Music

Pretty Yende: An opera star with a voice that shatters glass ceilings

By The Conversation23-02-2023 16:50

It’s been announced that South African opera star Pretty Yende will sing at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May

Pretty Yende
Entertainment

SA opera singer Pretty Yende to perform at King Charles III’s coronation

By Garrin Lambley20-02-2023 13:55

South African operatic soprano singer Pretty Yende will perform at King Charles’ coronation in early May. Congratulations!

AKA Mass Country album trailer is OUT.
Culture

WATCH: AKA’s ‘Mass Country’ album trailer OUT

By Sinothando Siyolo20-02-2023 11:33

Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA Mass Country album trailer is OUT. The full album is to be released on Friday, 24 February.

Sam Smith
LGBTQIA+

Gloria is Sam Smith’s acceptance speech

By Luh Tsele18-02-2023 11:52

Sam Smith has learned to love themselves a little bit more over the past few years, and this is evident in their new project “Gloria”

Jimmy Nevis, Things We Don't Talk About, album
Music

Jimmy Nevis on being licked on stage and his upcoming tour

By Mariette van Niekerk18-02-2023 09:43

Jimmy Nevis is back and more himself than ever. He talks about being licked on stage, his quest for ‘authenticity,’ and his upcoming tour.

Grammy Awards, Harry Styles, performers, Doja Cat, Mary J Blige
Music

Harry Styles: His music is antidote to our post-pandemic blues

By The Conversation17-02-2023 15:35

At the Brit Awards, Harry Styles took home the most coveted award of the night, album of the year, for Harry’s House

Company, a single from AKA album Mass County is out.
Culture

LISTEN: AKA and KDDO’s new single “Company” DROPS

By Sinothando Siyolo17-02-2023 10:53

Company, a single from the late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes’ Mass Country album is out. Full album to be released next week.

50 Cent
Music

Get Rich or Die Tryin’: 50 Cent’s hip-hop album 20 years on

By The Conversation16-02-2023 16:03

The release of Get Rich or Die Tryin’ brought back “hip-hop in its rawest form”, Here’s 50 Cent’s seminal hip-hop album 20 years on

tyla chris brown tour
Music

SA singing sensation Tyla on tour with bad boy Chris Brown

By Cornelia Le Roux14-02-2023 21:59

South African songstress and TikTok sensation Tyla is joining American singer-songwriter Chris Brown on his massive UK and European tour.

Idols SA entries, Season 19
Music

‘Idols SA’ entries now open: Don’t miss the final curtain call!

By Mariette van Niekerk14-02-2023 21:21

Entries for ‘Idols SA’ season 19 are open. It will be the last curtain call for the show after DStv decided to cancel it after 21 years.

Maphorisa
Music

DJ Maphorisa wins African DJ of the year award

By Rae Seleme14-02-2023 14:05

DJ Maphorisa won 2023’s Soundcity MVP Award and competed against nine other deejays including Uncle Waffles and Black Coffee.

aka kiernan jarryd forbes
Music

RIP AKA: From Mitchells Plain to the world…Supa Mega fact-file

By Cornelia Le Roux13-02-2023 16:10

The Megacy in mourning: Following the death of AKA, we look at the award-winning rapper’s life and career from Entity to Michael Jackson.

Burt Bacharach
Music

Burt Bacharach: Created music for all the ways men fall in love

By The Conversation13-02-2023 15:52

American composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94, is arguably one the greatest songwriters of all time

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