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musicinafrica. net > magazine > university-johannesburg-launches-international-choral-concert-series-across-joburg

University of Johannesburg launches international choral concert series across Joburg

8+ hour, 47+ min ago  (332+ words) The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Choir will host an international concert series in May 2026, bringing together choirs from France, Switzerland and the United States for a programme of performances across four venues in Johannesburg. The series will feature Le Choeur…...

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musicinafrica. net > magazine > karyn-white-make-cape-town-debut-kirstenbosch-gardens

Karyn White to make Cape Town debut at Kirstenbosch Gardens

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (197+ words) American R&B singer Karyn White is scheduled to perform in Cape Town for the first time on Thursday, 2 April 2026, at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The concert, organised in association with Break Out Events, will feature South African singer Ami…...

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musicinafrica. net > magazine > nicholas-chalmers-lead-cape-town-philharmonic-orchestra-concerts-april

Nicholas Chalmers to lead Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra concerts in April

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (364+ words) South African-British conductor Nicholas Chalmers is set to lead two concerts with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra in April as part of the orchestra's Autumn Symphonies series at Cape Town City Hall. The performances are scheduled for 9 and 16 April. The…...

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musicinafrica. net > magazine > zim-sylent-nqo-releases-new-single-sewe-featuring-mann-friday

Zim: Sylent Nqo releases new single "Sewe" featuring Mann Friday

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (306+ words) Zimbabwean-Mozambican musician Sylent Nqo has released a new single titled "Sewe, a collaboration with folk rock group Mann Friday. The track is described as a love song centred on themes of nostalgia and emotional attachment, incorporating Shona lyrics alongside contemporary…...

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musicinafrica. net > magazine > delron-davids-crowned-red-bull-dance-your-style-sa-champion

Delron Davids crowned Red Bull Dance Your Style SA champion

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (334+ words) Delron Davids, a 26-year-old dancer from Cape Town, has been named the 2026 South African national champion of the Red Bull Dance Your Style competition after defeating Louie-V in the final held in Bloemfontein. The contest brought together 16 freestyle dancers from…...

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musicinafrica. net > magazine > culture-human-right-folklore-festival-and-meaning-freedom

Is culture a human right? Folklore Festival and the meaning of freedom

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1526+ words) As South Africa marks Human Rights Day, the Folklore Festival Fringe in Johannesburg raises a question that is often missing from public debate: is access to culture and heritage a right in itself? Human Rights Day discussions usually focus on…...

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musicinafrica. net > magazine > namibia-seeks-industry-input-possible-return-music-awards

Namibia seeks industry input on possible return of music awards

4+ week, 11+ hour ago  (521+ words) The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited artists and music industry stakeholders to participate in consultations on the possible revival of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), five years after the ceremony was discontinued. The…...

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musicinafrica. net > magazine > sa-mzukulu-perform-joburg-part-album-tour

SA: Mzukulu to perform in Joburg as part of album tour

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (214+ words) South African maskandi artist Mzukulu is set to perform at the Big Top Arena at Carnival City in Johannesburg, South Africa'on 13 June 2026 as part of his ongoing album tour. The performance forms part of the tour promoting his album Ng'funa…...

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musicinafrica. net > magazine > ella-mai-coming-south-africa-april

Ella Mai is coming to South Africa in April

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (244+ words) Grammy-winning British R&B singer Ella Mai is set to make her South African debut with two highly anticipated performances. She will take the stage at the Sun City Superbowl on 25 April 2026, before heading to Cape Town's Grand Arena on…...

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musicinafrica. net > magazine > pretty-woman-musical-opens-cape-town-march

Pretty Woman: The Musical opens in Cape Town this March

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (387+ words) The stage production of Pretty Woman: The Musical is set to open at Artscape Theatre Centre on 18 March, marking its South African premiere. The musical is based on the 1990 romantic comedy Pretty Woman, which starred Julia Roberts and Richard Gere....