South African DJs and musicians to play London’s Trafalgar Square for Nelson Mandela Day

London’s historic Trafalgar Square is poised to become a vibrant epicenter of South African culture this weekend, as a diverse array of the nation’s most celebrated DJs and musicians prepare…

Adam Tiran Appointed General Manager of Warner Music Group’s Africori Amidst Strategic Expansion in Thriving African Music Market

Adam Tiran has been named the new General Manager of Africori, Warner Music Group’s (WMG) flagship digital music distribution, rights management, and label services company operating across Africa. This pivotal…

Wale’s Eighth Studio Album "Everything Is A Lot" Marks a New Era of Vulnerability and Pan-African Collaboration

In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop, Wale, a DMV-bred artist renowned for his lyrical prowess, consistent output, and artistic evolution, has once again captured the attention of both…

Shannen SP curates South African electronic underground compilation for TraTraTrax

The global electronic music landscape is set to experience a profound infusion of South African ingenuity with the imminent release of ‘Mzansi Bass’, a meticulously curated compilation by the acclaimed…

Mimi Coertse, South African Soprano, Dies at 93

Leading South African soprano Mimi Coertse, whose illustrious career spanned decades and captivated audiences on international stages, passed away on April 27 at the age of 93. Coertse, born Maria…

An Examination of Herbie Hancock and Foday Musa Suso’s Village Life and Its Impact on the Intersection of Jazz and West African Music

Village Life, the 1985 collaborative album between American jazz visionary Herbie Hancock and Gambian kora virtuoso Foday Musa Suso, stands as a significant, if polarizing, milestone in the evolution of…

Bad Bunny’s Legal Team Seeks Over $465,000 in Fees from African Music Publisher Following Dismissal of "Frivolous" Copyright Lawsuit

The legal representatives for Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny are seeking a substantial sum exceeding $465,000 in legal fees from emPawa Africa, an independent African music company, following the recent…