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 ...

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 ...

New data released by music streaming platform Spotify has revealed that Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, has led the charge in the resurgence of traditional music, Maskandi, over the last two years.

Khuzani Mpungose might have missed the deadline for Ukhozi FM song of the year submissions, but multi-award winning maskandi singer has bagged a bigger prize as his recent album, Angidlali Nezingane, ...

Growing up in Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal, I remember hearing Phuzekhemisi performing a song called "Imbizo". This was a catchy tune which at the time and held no deeper meaning for me other than a song ...

The excitement is palpable as the countdown begins for the much-anticipated Khayelitsha Maskandi Festival, set for Saturday, 25 April 2026, at the Khayelitsha Rugby Stadium. Festival-goers are gearing ...

It could have been a Thursday or Friday night at one of the bohemian clubs in Braamfontein, Jo’burg. The DJ was playing a range of genres from rave and deep house to dubstep. It could have been Muntu ...

A light-hearted moment abroad turned into a proud display of Zulu culture when traditional maskandi music filled an American bar The humour and confidence behind the moment made it relatable, ...

Although maskandi legend Phuzekhemisi loves Mroza’s hit Van Damme, its allusion to waging war flies over his head. The song speaks about the slaying of a metaphorical Jean-Claude van Damme, which the ...