Who: Vusi Mahlasela. Genre: South African poet and guitarist, percussionist and composer Mahlasela blends folk, world, blues and soul. His music appears in the documentary "Amandla! A Revolution in ...
Masekela, who died in 2018, was a symbol of South Africa's anti-apartheid movement. He performed around the world, including at the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Originally broadcast in 1988. This is ...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African singer Zahara, who rose from an impoverished rural background to find rapid fame with multi-platinum selling albums and delivered her unique version of ...
The Star and Sunday World have joined as proud media partners for the 2025 edition, extending the celebration of artistic ...
From Lordkez to Umzulu Phaqa, a wave of young musicians is shaping a vibrant South African Neo-Soul movement that defies easy labels ...
He has previously opened for comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Trevor Noah and Jim Jefferies. Having toured the show across ...
This is FRESH AIR. We're going to hear an interview from our archive with the late South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, one of the performers showcased at the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which is ...