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Active | English | South Africa

Johannesburg-based house trio, Mi Casa, comprising Portuguese-born vocalist Joao da Fonseca, alias J’Something, DJ/producer Sipho Mphahlaza, aka Dr. D...

Active | Afrikaans | South Africa

Ddisselblom is an Afrikaans pop-rock band from Bloemfontein, formed by Jaco Spies and Johrné van Huyssteen after meeting while working together. Their...

London Lucumi Choir

Active | English | United Kingdom

Though formed 2006 but with 14 years of performance, the London Lucumi Choir is the first non-audition community choir whose primary focus is singing ...

Active | English | South Africa

Man As Machine is a South African alternative rock band comprising of Rob Visser on lead vocals, Xavier Knox on bass, Norden Hartman on rhythm and lea...

Active | French | Senegal

Originating from Thies, Senegal, Waflash is a long-standing band known for its diverse musical styles and thought-provoking lyrics. Formed during the ...

Active | French | Côte d'Ivoire

Kiff No Beat is an influential Ivorian hip-hop group formed in 2009 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The collective consists of five members: Black K, Didi ...

Star Number One De Dakar

Inactive | French | Senegal

"Star Number One De Dakar" was a highly regarded Senegalese musical group in the 1970s. Formed after the disbanding of the renowned Star Band Group, t...

Active | Tsonga | South Africa

Trompies, formed in Soweto, South Africa, in 1993, is a pioneering Kwaito music group comprising Eugene "Donald Duck" Mthethwa, Jairus "Jakarumba" Nkw...

Active | English | South Africa

Ganja Beats is a South African hip-hop production group comprised of Matthew Bowen, Heemal Gangaram, and Aashish Gangaram. They are known for their di...

Inactive | English | South Africa

The Sweat Band was a prominent force in 80s rock music from Cape Town and made a lasting impact on South Africa's music scene. Co-founded by John Mair...

Active | English | South Africa

CrashCarBurn is a South African rock band formed in London in 2006 but returned to South Africa in 2007. The current band line-up include Garth Barnes...

Roots Of Youth II

Active | English | South Africa

Roots of Youth is a pop-rock band from South Africa that performs in both English and Afrikaans. Originally established in 2002 under the name Buckle ...