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List Of South African Musicians
This list of South African musicians includes notable individual musicians as well as musical ensembles whose members are Demographics of South Africa, South African by birth or nationality. A *Afrotraction (Mzwandile Moya; born 1983), R&B and neo-soul musician and producer *AKA (rapper), AKA (1988–2023), hip-hop artist and record producer *aKing, acoustic rock band *Akustika Chamber Singers, chamber choir from Pretoria *Ashur Petersen (born 1996), Cape Malay musician *Sizwe Alakine, Amapiano musician (aka Reason, rapper) *Amampondo, traditional Xhosa people, Xhosa percussion group from Cape Town *Anatii (born 1993), hip-hop artist and record producer *A-Reece (born 1997), hip-hop artist and lyricist *Leigh Ashton (born 1956), singer-songwriter from Johannesburg *Assagai, Afro-rock band active in the early 1970s *Robin Auld (musician), Robin Auld, singer songwriter *The Awakening (band), The Awakening, gothic rock * Aymos, singer songwriter B *Julian Bahula (1938–2023), ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demographics Of South Africa
According to the 2022 census, the population of South Africa is about 62 million people of diverse origins, cultures, Languages of South Africa, languages, and Religion in South Africa, religions, with a majority being Black Africans. The South African National Census of 2022 was the most recent census held; the next will be in 2032. In 2011, Statistics South Africa counted 2.1 million foreigners in total. Reports suggest that is an underestimation. The real figure may be as high as five million, including some three million Demographics of Zimbabwe, Zimbabweans. History The earliest creatures that can be identified as human ancestors in South Africa are Australopithecine, australopithecines. The first evidence of this was a Taung Child, child's skull found in the Taung quarry site. This was in the modern day North West (South African province), North-West province. More Fossil, fossils australopithecines were found in limestone caves Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, and Kromdraai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aymos
Babili Amos Shili (born 17 January 1995) mononymously known as Aymos, is a South African singer and songwriter. He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa. Early life Aymos was born and bred in Thembisa, Gauteng, South African. He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir. Career In 2020, Aymos released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled ''Shonamalanga''. The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year. In September 2021, he released his debut album ''Yimi Lo''. The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo. In May 2022, he made collaboration on ''African Lullabies Part 2'', album by Platoon. His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified multi-platinum in South Africa. In June 2024, Aymos annou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boo! (band)
Boo! is a South African band. They describe their music as "Monki Punk". Originally Boo! consisted of three members; the cross-dressing "Miss" Chris Chameleon on bass guitar and lead vocals, Leon Retief on drums and Ampie Omo, filled in the rest of the sounds on trumpet, trombone, keyboard and percussion instruments. All music and lyrics were composed by Chris Chameleon. The band disbanded in 2004, but reformed in February 2010. History Boo! entered the South African music scene in October 1997, but grew especially famous in Europe. They acquired a worldwide following by performing 800 concerts in 17 countries, including 14 states in the United States. Boo! performed at many music festivals, appearing on the same stage as the White Stripes, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, Franz Ferdinand, Cypress Hill, Coldplay and many more. In 2002, the band received a South African Music Award (SAMA) for 'Best Pop Album.' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bongo Maffin
Bongo Maffin is a South African kwaito music group, formed by Zimbabwe-born DJ Jah Seed in Johannesburg in 1996. They released their first studio album, ''Leaders of D’Gong'' (1997), followed by ''The Concerto'' (1998), ''Bongolution'' (2001), and ''New Construction'' (2005). The four-member group consisted of Stoan Seate, Jah Seed, Speedy, and lead vocalist Thandiswa Mazwai, who released her debut solo album, '' Zabalaza'', in 2006, after the group split up. The group reunited in 2019 and released a new album, ''From Bongo With Love''. Discography * ''From Bongo With Love'' (2019): Universal Music Group * ''New Construction'' (2005): Gallo Records – Gold Sales * ''Bongolution'' (2001): Sony BMG – Double Platinum Sales * ''IV'' (1999): Universal Music Group * ''The Concerto'' (1998): Sony BMG – Multi-Platinum Sales * ''Final Entry'' (1997): EMI * ''Leaders of D’Gong'' (1996): EMI Album awards , - ! scope="row" , 1999 , ''The Concerto'' , South African Music Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elvis Blue
Jan Adriaan Hoogendyk, known professionally as Elvis Blue, is a South African musician and songwriter. Early life Jan Hoogendyk was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hoogendyk is a self-taught musician, teaching himself to play the guitar at the age of 16. During his adolescent years, he started writing his own music and gained experience as a busker on the streets of Johannesburg. During high school, he played in several bands but chose to broaden his experience overseas, busking in London and Scotland. Musical education Hoogendyk's mother, a classical piano teacher, provided him with exposure to classical music throughout his childhood. When he returned to South Africa, he undertook formal music studies, focusing on piano, guitar, singing and songwriting. Career In 2010, Hoogendyk participated in ''Idols South Africa (season 6).'' He won the competition with 64% of the votes and shared his prize money with runner-up Lloyd Cele. Elvis is one of the most popu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BlackByrd
BlackByrd is a South Africa pop trio from Cape Town. Formed in 2012, the group currently consists of Tarryn Lamb, Axene Chaberski and Tamsyn Maker. BlackByrd’s sound is firmly rooted in pop-country with ballads about love and heartbreak. The band formed after Tarryn Lamb posted an advert on Gumtree in 2012, looking for other musicians to start an all-girl group. Within a couple of months, they were signed by EMI and released their debut album, ''Strong''. Blackbyrd disbanded prior to member, Tamsyn, passing away in 2022. On 14 May 2024, Tarryn posted on instagram that Blackbyrd will have 2 new member with Tarryn as the third. On 16 May it was revealed that the first member to be introduced will be Tasha and on 20 May, Tasche Burger was revealed to be the final member. On 30 May, Blackbyrd released their first single with the new lineup, called Didn't I. BlackByrd have released two studio albums and have performed as opening acts for international artist, such as Mike + The Mec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afro-soul
Afro-soul is a music genre that has African characteristics of soul music. It has emotional vocals, especially of the lead singer. Notable musicians * Brymo, Nigerian singer * Miriam Makeba, a Grammy Award-winning South African singer and civil rights activist * Zahara, South African singer *Efya, Ghanaian singer * Amanda Black, multi award-winning songstress from South Africa * Simphiwe Dana, praised as "the best thing to happen to Afro-soul music since Miriam Makeba" * Nathi Mankayi * Libianca, Cameroonian-American singer * Lira (singer) * Muma Gee, Nigerian singer * Scelo Gowane, South African singer * Siphokazi, a South African artist * Les Nubians, the French born sisters who are Afropean music singers * The Budos Band * K'naan * Ginger Johnson * Doug Kazé, Nigerian singer-songwriter * Manu Dibango, from Cameroon Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a country in Central Africa. It shares boundaries with Nigeria to the west and north, Chad t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Black
Amanda Benedicta Antony (born 24 July 1993), known professionally as Amanda Black, is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Gcuwa, her career began in 1999 at the age of 6 singing in church choirs. Amanda was a contestant on ''Idols'' South Africa season 11. Black relocated to Johannesburg in 2016 to pursue her music career. She signed a record deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2016 and achieved recognition in the same year following the release of her hit single "Amazulu", which was nominated for several music awards. Her debut studio album ''Amazulu'' (2016), was commercially successful and won "Album of the Year", "Best Newcomer of the Year," "Best Female Artist of the Year" and "Best R&B Soul/Reggae Album". In 2019, she was named the most-streamed artist on Apple Music. Amanda's third studio album, ''Mnyama'' was released in 2021. It was preceded by two singles; "Kutheni Na" and "Let It Go". Early life and education Amanda Benedicta Antony is Xh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beatenberg (band)
Beatenberg is a South African band based in Cape Town, composed of Matthew Field (born 02.05.1994), Robin Brink, and Ross Dorkin. The group signed with Universal Music Group Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as Universal Music Group or Universal Music) is a Netherlands, Dutch–United States, American multinational Music industry, music corporation under Law of the Netherlands, ... label in 2012. They gained national attention in 2014 from their collaboration with the artist DJ Clock with "Pluto (Remember You)", which became the number one popular song on South African radio for over 19 consecutive weeks. Their second album '' The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg'' (2014), generated hit singles including "Beauty Like a Tightened Bow", "Scorpionfish", and "Pluto (Remember You)". Their third album '' 12 Views of Beatenberg'' (2018), after the release of singles "Camera", "Ode to the Berg Wind" and "Aphrodite", in collaboration with the si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battery 9
Battery 9 (pronounced, in Afrikaans, as ''Butteray Nea-ge''), an industrial music project from Johannesburg, South Africa, is the brainchild of Paul Riekert, who writes, plays and records the music in a mixture of English and Afrikaans. The band name is sometimes written, without a space, as Battery9. History Riekert started recording under the name Battery 9 in 1994, bored with the creative constraints of a standard rock band format. A platform to run various projects from, One F Music, was subsequently founded, in the form of an independent record label and a small home studio. The first Battery 9 album, ''Protskrog'', was released in 1995. Made and backed by little more than a shoestring budget, it sold well enough to warrant a licensing deal with independent record company ''Tic Tic Bang''. The next release, ''Strop'' (1996), saw Battery 9 break through to a wider audience, with the song "Kiss the Machine" receiving daytime airplay and eventually charting on 5FM, a major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leonel Bastos
Leonel Levy Lopes Bastos, better known as Lionel Bastos, was born on 16 August 1956 in Maputo, Mozambique) and is a singer, songwriter, and music producer who works mainly in South Africa. In the 1990s he was part of a band called Be Like Water, who had a radio hit called ''Don't Go On'' in 1996. The band split up but did play reunion gigs in 2013. He has released five solo albums all of which were nominated for South African Music Awards ("SAMAs"). His second album, ''Simple'', won Best Adult Contemporary Album in 1999. Bastos' third album, ''Rising Above The Madness'', was released in 2001. Both the album and one of its songs, "Thank You," reached the Number 1 spot on the charts in June 2001, the song for two consecutive weeks. In May 2010, Bastos and radio host Doug Anderson organized a concert at which a number of notable South African artists (incl. Farryl Purkiss, Merseystate, and Wendy Oldfield) performed to benefit victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, at the Baxter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
