For veteran KuGompo City disc jockey Faried Kops, better known to local music lovers as “Uncle Funk”, music has never been a mere hobby — it has been a defining way of life spanning more than five decades. Kops, who received his iconic…
From house parties in Buffalo Flats to packed dance floors across SA, Philip Groom has spent five decades keeping the spirit of old-school music alive. For Groom, better known as DJ Zeke de Freké, music is more than entertainment. It is a…
From cassettes and vinyl records to club jazz remixes and a passion for keeping the dance floor alive, music has been a lifelong journey for Vinay “The Jazzmaster” (real name Vinay Harry). His musical journey began at home, growing up…
Winter calls for comfort food, freshly brewed coffee, a warm, cosy blanket and beautiful music to uplift one’s spirit. With this in mind, Viva Musica Ensemble will be holding a concert at Stirling Presbyterian Church on June 27. The…
LISAKHANYA NDWAYI Today, KuGompo City will join cities around the world in celebrating International Jazz Day, as House 87 hosts a live music showcase aimed at blending global jazz traditions with the Eastern Cape’s cultural identity. The…
There was a different kind of rainbow at Music in the Park this past Sunday, as the Valley in Berea came alive with colour, sound, and spirited celebration. Beneath clear, sunny skies, audiences were treated to a showcase of youthful…
What began as a memorable musical evening in England has blossomed into one of KuGompo City’s most cherished community events. Music in the Park, set to take place on Sunday April 19 at 2pm at Berea Gardens in the Valley, continues a…
Stirling High is proud to welcome the award- winning youth choir Kammerchor from Domgymnasium Verden, Germany, as part of their SA 2026 tour, for a special collaborative concert. The much-anticipated event promises an afternoon of choral…
SIPHOSETHU NGCANGISA Legends Creative Hub has secured a Buffalo City Metro (BCM) tender to record singles for 12 local artists — including a 71-year-old musician who will be stepping into a professional recording studio for the first…
Music geeks are on high alert as Mdantsane-born Afrotrap artist Sonwabile ‘Sosoboy Fosho’ Madonela and US hip-hop legend Jayceon Terrel Taylor, better known by his stage name The Game, and Olathe ‘Oceana’ Dlanga release their…
LISAKHANYA NDWAYI Mthatha-born artist and songwriter Sivuyile Dingo, famously known as Mr Dingo, promises to set the mood at the Buffalo City Beach Festival with his new sound, East Afro Maskhandi, which he pioneered in the Eastern Cape.…
I’m Every Woman II is a dazzling celebration of powerhouse female voices, resilience, and timeless music that transcends generations. East London’s 043 Events has set a stage at The Venue @ Hemingways on Friday for an unforgettable night…
Gqeberha-born singer-songwriter Thandikhaya Magayiyana, famously known as Joliza Bhacasoul, is set to release his highly anticipated album, Ushuni We Bhaca, on October 31, and promises to give his fans something to light up their festive…
Using the power of music to uplift and connect across generations, a Clarendon High School for Girls’ Interact society and music department concert brought smiles and a song to the heart for residents of Lynette Elliott Frail Care. It was…
Mdantsane-born Afro trap artist Sosoboy Fosho set LIV Sandton alight on August 22 with the official launch of his highly anticipated EP, Pink Roses. The night was a celebration of rhythm, resilience and raw talent, marking a defining…
Well-known SA singer-songwriter Luna Paige is set to captivate East London audiences with her beautiful voice and soulful songs when she performs at House Gigs at 2, 12th Avenue, in Gonubie on Saturday March 15. The Cape Town-based…
Mdantsane-born Zintle Ngxovu, popularly known as King Zintle, is breaking barriers as a popular female DJ in a male-dominated industry. The 30-year-old self-proclaimed Melophile began her first lesson in DJing in April this year and got…
ROSA-KAROO LOEWE Gqeberha’s glitz-fest band Centrestage returns to the Guild Theatre with “Absolutely ABBA”, bigger and brighter than ever. The tribute show to the legendary Swedish glam pop band includes an 11-piece live band and disco…
Hudson Park High School is bringing the enduring magic of cult classic, High School Music to the local stage for the first time ever next week Tuesday even though, when the movie came out in 2006, most of the Hudson Park High School cast…
Singer and songwriter Jason Gladwin is celebrating the power of recovery with a special intimate show at 2 Twelfth Avenue, Gonubie on Friday February 9. Gladwin has more than 15 years of experience in the industry and has performed…
