As long as you don’t try counting beats in the new single from The Brother Moves On, you can easily dance to it, sing along, or simply get hypnotized. But try math, and you’ll get lost in their complicated rhythms.
South Africa
One of Johannesburg’s biggest music talents, Nakhane Touré appeared in our Best of 2014 and just before the end of the last year he secured a spot on the 2015 list with his new EP, “The Laughing Son”.
One of Johannesburg’s biggest music talents, Nakhane Touré appeared in our Best of 2014 and just before the end of the last year he secured a spot on the 2015 list with his new EP, “The Laughing Son”.
Durban-born Nhlanhla Majozi is an up and coming musician who’s already opened for bands such as the Lumineers due to his immediate, foot tapping indie folk. Following the online success of his first single, “The River“, he has been play-listed on radio stations across South Africa.
Durban-born Nhlanhla Majozi is an up and coming musician who’s already opened for bands such as the Lumineers due to his immediate, foot tapping indie folk. Following the online success of his first single, “The River“, he has been play-listed on radio stations across South Africa.
Go Barefoot are an indie rock band from Johannesburg who’s new single, “I Won’t Back Down”, has been described by Amber Valentine of The Motherland as “…the soundtrack (if such a soundtrack exists) to running through the sprinkler on a hot day.”
Go Barefoot are an indie rock band from Johannesburg who’s new single, “I Won’t Back Down”, has been described by Amber Valentine of The Motherland as “…the soundtrack (if such a soundtrack exists) to running through the sprinkler on a hot day.”
On September 4th, Buraka Som Sistema co-founder Branko will release his new LP, “Atlas”, via his label Enchufada. But he’s already shared two tracks off the album, “Eventually” and “Let Me Go”, each one featuring special guests.
On September 4th, Buraka Som Sistema co-founder Branko will release his new LP, “Atlas”, via his label Enchufada. But he’s already shared two tracks off the album, “Eventually” and “Let Me Go”, each one featuring special guests.
Sol Gems came out of left field and totally blew away the South African music with their alternative garage psychedelic rock sound. This three-piece based out of Johannesburg have had a great year after releasing two tracks ‘Standing with the Sun” and “Under the Palms”, playing various venues around South Africa. I can foresee big things on the horizon for them.
Sol Gems came out of left field and totally blew away the South African music with their alternative garage psychedelic rock sound. This three-piece based out of Johannesburg have had a great year after releasing two tracks ‘Standing with the Sun” and “Under the Palms”, playing various venues around South Africa. I can foresee big things on the horizon for them.
Who would of thought that a collaboration between an indie rock band and an electronic rap group could be so good. P.H.fat and Al Bairre have headlined festivals throughout South Africa and have performed abroad in London and Australia and have gained a huge fan base while doing so.
One of the most celebrated female artists to come from South Africa, Thandiswa Mazwai has been the lead vocalist of the pioneering kwaito group Bongo Maffin, and later embarked on a successful solo career.
The Lesotho-born songstress has won international recognition with her award winning debut album, “Step Child”, released in 2012.
You rarely hear about Polish musicians working in South Africa. Ola Kobak’s parents – her father is an acclaimed trombonist, by the way – left Poland for Africa in the 1970s.