Sibu Manzini - Kea Leboha Feat. Zola Marcelle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGZ8J4GR3yQ
Eswatini producer Sibu Manzini just released an EP, which is titled Grace after his mother.
Here with Zimbabwean British vocalist Zola Marcelle.
southafrica
!Sooks - Kintsugi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYeb4E3eufM
Textures of electronic music & delayed trumpet...
MOONGA K. – Hold On!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqdAq2kE4o4
The Zambian-born South African artist abandons Pop for a time and moves to Country music... (and yes, the continent has a rich history within this genre)
Tefo Mahola – First Offering
https://amf.didiermary.fr/tefo-mahola-first-offering/
Tefo Mahola (aka “Talking Drum”) is a drummer and composer from Gugulethu, Cape Town. His first album “First Offering” was released in 2020. He’s Mzantsi Jazz Awards “Best Album of 2021” winner. Thembi (Thembelihle) Dunjana appears on piano.
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Nakhane – New Brighton Feat. Anohni
https://amf.didiermary.fr/nakhane-new-brighton-feat-anohni/
New Brighton, from Nakhane‘s album “You Will Not Die” Deluxe Edition is a mix of Seal, Bowie, Keziah Jones…
Nakhane Touré was only 19 years old when he came out as gay. Living in a small town on the Eastern Cape of South Africa in a community of […]
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EMAMKAY – Love Is Energy
https://amf.didiermary.fr/rss-club/emamkay-love-is-energy/
Issued on Kid Fonque‘s STY TRU BTS imprint, ‘Love Is Energy’ is the third studio album from South African multi-instrumentalist, emcee, beatmaker and producer EMAMKAY.
Raised and based between Soweto (Johannesburg) and Pretoria, EMAMKAY’s jazz-tinged lo-fi hiphop sound lays bare the artist’s influences, which range from J-Dilla, Flying Lotus and D’Angelo, to Smokey Robinson and […]
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DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy, and Seun1401 - "Ke System" feat. Mellow & Sleazy and Kabelo Sings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDErDqz2ad0
Mellow & Sleazy, Tman Xpress, CowBoii - "Ibhanoyi" (feat. LastBornDiroba, The Buu)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrvHSCd_kbQ
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DJ Kasi Duchaz - “Indiza” (feat. Mmata Magic, Sika and Coachie Vee)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZydEgr8W8A
Anita Ronge is DJ Kasi Duchaz, a KwaZulu-Natal-born DJ.
Skyla Tylaa - "Bombshell (Cheza) (feat. Diamond Platnumz, Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison & DJ Exit)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HegB5r3fXLA
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DJ Maphorisa, XDuppy, Sean1401 - "Ngibolekeni" Feat. Leemckrazy, Scotts Maphuma, Blxckie, Pcee, Kabelo Sings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcM2VHAWSDQ
Many featured artists bring their A-game to this track by DJ Maphorisa, and nothing is left to chance...
DJ Lag – "YEBO" Feat. Thobeka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRwUf1u2wNY
Dollar Brand – African Space Program
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dollar-brand-african-space-program-1974/
“African Space Program”, recorded in 1973, contains 3 compositions by Abdullah Ibrahim / Dollar Brand, where he arranges for a big band.
"This is unique, pancultural music. Brand, as his followers know, is a native-bom South African who is well-versed both in modern conservatory music and in the music of his native Africa. He’s skilled [...]"
#AbdullahIbrahim #FullAlbum #Jazz #LiveMusic #SouthAfrica #AfroJazz
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Abdullah Ibrahim – Jabula
https://amf.didiermary.fr/abdullah-ibrahim-jabula/
Jabula is a track by South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim (AKA Dollar Brand) who released in 2019 his first album in five years: The Balance. Entitled ‘The Balance’, this project featured his long-time septet Ekaya, a line-up that he’s been recording with since 1983. In this case, the album was recorded over the course […] …
Crow Black Sky – Stars of God
https://amf.didiermary.fr/crow-black-sky-stars-god/
Crow Black Sky is a cosmic black metal band from Cape Town, South Africa, with roots dating back to 2009. “Stars of God” is a track from their album “Pantheion” in 2010.
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Beast Feat. Sjava – Hello
https://amf.didiermary.fr/beast-sjava-hello/
“Hello”, the single by Beast in 2019 did well on many South African major radio stations. Shot on a basketball court, used as a metaphor, the general theme is about perseverance.
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Thandiswa Mazwai – Vana Vevhu
https://amf.didiermary.fr/thandiswa-mazwai-funk-afrika-vana-vehu-live/
From the live album “Dance of the Forgotten Free” recorded by Thandiswa Mazwai at a concert in 2010.
After five albums with the band “Bongo Maffin”, Thandiswa Mazwai ventured onto a solo career. Her first project, Zabalaza (2004), reached double-platinum status and won numerous awards, including a Kora award for Best African Female and […]
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Ciza - Isaka (6AM) Feat. Jazzworx and Thukuthela
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sel1mCYFJ8U
Lucky Dube – I’ve Got You Babe (live)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/lucky-dube-got-you-babe/
“I’ve Got You Babe” by Lucky Dube from his album “Slave” released in 1990.
The song takes a detour from his socially conscious music style to show off a more romantic side. He serenades his lover with sweet words of love and the happiness she’s brought into his life with lines such as […]
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Sfarzo Rtee, Jazzworx and Thuthukhela - “Asiyeni” Feat. DBN Gogo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKHC9xYpTwA
Yvonne Chaka Chaka – Let Me Be Free
https://amf.didiermary.fr/yvonne-chaka-chaka-let-me-be-free/
Yvonne Chaka Chaka (Yvonne Machaka – 1965) is a South African singer from Soweto at the forefront of South African popular music since the ’80s, when “Bubblegum” music was all the rage.
Miriam Makeba said of her “She’s my baby!” and Hugh Masekela called Chaka Chaka “my mad niece”.
Edited 122d ago
From the vault: 2017
Drum majorettes of Cape Town – a photo essay
"Their primary school is located in one of the poorest areas of Cape Town, where gangs and drugs are everywhere. But the school’s drum majorettes’ team is thriving and winning."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/10/drum-majorettes-of-cape-town-a-photo-essay
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Major League DJz - Come With Me Feat. Jorja Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmXcFKn_MF4
Dlala Thukzin, Simmy, Sino Msolo - Ekhaya
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DEGvxaiev8