Zahara, a singer from South Africa who found great success with multiple platinum-selling albums and a slew of awards throughout her career, has passed away. She was 36. The sad news was confirmed by ...

With a vocal dynamism that straddles house, jazz, R&B and folk, she deserves a high profile for 'Entropy,' her new EP with ...

Mafikizolo is a popular South African Afro-pop group known for hits such as “Ndihamba Nawe” and “Khona.” The group was formed in Johannesburg in 1996 by a trio consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe, ...

Whether you can’t get “Water” out of your head or are just feeling curious about the youngest African artist to ever take home a Grammy, we know you’re here because you have questions about Tyla Laura ...

Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

Renowned South African DJ Black Coffee celebrates his milestone 50th birthday, marking a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to Grammy-winning success.

The country has a rich, original relationship to jazz, with American techniques layered into regional traditions and rhythms. Explore 50 years of recordings picked by musicians, poets and writers. By ...

At 64, McCoy Mrubata is a commanding presence on the South African jazz scene. A Cape Town native who now resides in Johannesburg along with his wife and four children, Mrubata has won many awards and ...