HairdoActive | Afrikaans | South AfricaHairdo was a sophisticated South African studio band and production collective that helped define the polished synth-pop sound of the late 1980s. Form...
Ifang BondiActive | English | GambiaIfang Bondi (a Mandinka phrase meaning “be yourself”), is the moniker of a Gambian musical group. The band leader is Badou Jobe and some of its foun...
SakhileActive | Zulu | South AfricaSakhile is a name deeply intertwined with the cultural and musical heritage of South Africa, most notably representing the legendary jazz-fusion band ...
Bala Brothers & BroersActive | English | South AfricaThe Bala Brothers and Broers represent a masterclass in South African cross-cultural collaboration. The Bala trio comprising siblings Zwai, Loyiso, an...
Omo AlagbaActive | Spanish | CubaOmo Alagba, based in Seattle, is an Afro-Cuban music ensemble dedicated to preserving and performing traditional Lukumi (Yoruba-derived) spiritual mus...
Spell SongsProject | English | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandSpell Songs is a collective of folk musicians formed as part of the 2017 Lost Words Project by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. They released thei...
Die AntwoordActive | Afrikaans | South AfricaDie Antwoord is a South African rap-rave group formed in 2008, consisting of Ninja, Yolandi Visser, and producers God (formerly DJ Hi-Tek) and Lil2Hoo...
Jigeen ÑiActive | Wolof | SenegalJigeen Ñi, translated as "The Women" in Wolof, is an all-female orchestra based in Dakar, Senegal. Formed by five young Senegalese women, this unique ...
aKINGActive | English | South AfricaaKING, a well-known melodic rock band composed entirely of men from South Africa, was founded by Hunter Kennedy, Jaco Snakehead Venter, Laudo Liebenbe...
Old DominionActive | English | United States of AmericaOld Dominion is a Nashville-based powerhouse that redefined the modern country group. Formed in 2007, the band consists of Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rose...
The Usual IActive | English | South AfricaThe Usual was a South African pop-rock band formed in 1995, featuring lead vocalist James Stewart, drummer Paul Tizzard, bassist Johan "Yo-Yo" Buys, a...
Junkyard LipstickInactive | English | South AfricaJunkyard Lipstick, was a prominent South African all-female metal band, formed in 2011 and gained recognition for their fast-paced and bass-heavy musi...