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L'orchestre African FiestaInactive | Lingala | Congo
L'Orchestre African Fiesta, a renowned Congolese ensemble, played a pivotal role in shaping the African music scene. Founded in 1963 by two musical l...
CrashCarBurn IActive | English | South Africa
CrashCarBurn is a prominent South African rock band formed in 2006 by brothers Garth and Brendan Barnes following the hiatus of their previous group, ...
AbbilonaActive | Cuban Spanish | Cuba
Abbilona: A Premier Yoruba Music Ensemble is a celebrated Cuban music collective, renowned for its deep exploration of the percussive, choral, and spi...
Civil TwilightInactive | English | South Africa
Civil Twilight was a band formed by three childhood friends, Steven McKellar, Andrew McKellar, and Richard Wouters, in South Africa in 1996. They lat...
The SkylarksInactive | English | South Africa
During the 1950s, The Skylarks, an all-female South African band, was formed by Miriam Makeba, who became a prominent figure. They were at one point t...
DorpInactive | English | South Africa
The Dorp Band is a South African electro band currently based in London, England. Originally known as the Fauves, the band was founded in 1992 by Mybu...
Romanz IInactive | Afrikaans | South Africa
Romanz was a premier South African vocal quartet that redefined the "pop-opera" genre through a series of landmark releases. Formed in 2008, the group...
Rocafil Jazz InternationalInactive | English | Nigeria
Rocafil Jazz International was a Nigerian band formed in the 1970s, led by Prince Nico Mbarga. Known for their fusion of highlife, makossa, and Congol...
Soul Brothers IActive | Zulu | South Africa
The Soul Brothers, founded in 1975, are the legendary "Kings of Mbaqanga," a genre they revolutionized by fusing traditional Zulu soul with modern ins...
Hi-5Active | Afrikaans | South Africa
Hi-5 is a well-known boy band hailing from Pretoria, South Africa, recognized for their music predominantly in Afrikaans. Founded in 2003 by Niel Scho...
The Usual IActive | English | South Africa
The Usual was a South African pop-rock band formed in 1995, featuring lead vocalist James Stewart, drummer Paul Tizzard, bassist Johan "Yo-Yo" Buys, a...
Super Rail BandActive | Bambara | Mali
The Super Rail Band of Bamako is a Malian musical group that was formed in 1970, also known as Bamako Rail Band, Rail Band, or Super Rail Band of the ...