Maskandi music, an age-old Zulu genre, is experiencing a resurgence like never before, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity, and proving once again that music evolves to reflect the times.
In recent years, a growing number of young South Africans have been rediscovering the rich rhythms and lyrical storytelling of Maskandi music - a genre long associated with Zulu tradition and rural ...
KwaZulu-Natal-born singer-songwriter Khuzani is riding a wave of success as his new album, “Angidlali Nezingane”, becomes the first Maskandi album to reach the No1 spot on the Apple Music All Genre ...
New data released by music streaming platform Spotify has revealed that Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, has led the charge in the resurgence of traditional music, Maskandi, over the last two years.
Maskandi music sensation Sithembiso Fakude, popularly known as Mroza, is hosting a public event at KwaHlabisa in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday to celebrate the recent success of his hit single, Van Damme, ...
After the release of their last body of work Iphakade Lami in 2022, Abafana Baka Mgqumeni are set to make a musical comeback this August with their new album I - Love Bite. Music has always been a ...
Bheki Ngcobo, popularly known by his stage name Ihashi Elimhlophe, will write a new page in history this weekend by becoming the first maskandi artist to record a live DVD at the Soweto Theatre. The ...
One of the popular music genres in South Africa is Zulu folk music, known as Maskandi. Now a young musician David Jenkins, who goes by the name Qadasi, is making waves in the country. He was nominated ...