In a groundbreaking initiative, Halisi Afrique is poised to make history at this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July by becoming the first marquee to spotlight traditional Maskandi music at the ...

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 ...

A LOCAL Maskandi music group promised to return to the music industry with new flavour this December. Ama NUM Maskandi Group was formed at Matimatolo in 2012. The founders of the group; Mondli Mngoma, ...

Maskandi, the Zulu folk music rooted in rural storytelling, remains a central voice in South Africa’s music culture. Born as a form of social commentary, it has shaped sounds from Afro-pop to ...

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.

Southerner Mlethwa Majola has recently released an EP, Sondela, where he dedicated a song to women. He said people love his songs, that’s why he did an EP instead of a single. This Maskandi artist ...

SOUTH Africa-based Maskandi artiste, Zinjaziyamluma has said the genre is experiencing a decline in appreciation as compared to 2016 and 2019 where it was highly popular. He expressed the sentiments ...

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 ...

Following a successful album in 2021 titled Kulele Inkosi, a local maskandi music artist, Thembinkosi Xulu also known as ‘Ijongo Elisha’ recently released his extended play (EP) with five songs. His ...

The sultry city of Durban has produced musical talent that has gained local and international recognition, and in recent years, with the popularity of gqom, the city’s dance music scene has come under ...