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The Survivals BandActive | English | South Africa
Established in 1991 by Franswa Mentoor, The Survivals Band has become a well-known presence in the Eastern Cape music scene. Renowned for their perfor...
DownfallInactive | English | United States of America
The Downfall Band is an American ska punk band formed in 1989 following the disbandment of the popular band Operation Ivy. Their brief existence saw e...
KekeleInactive | Lingala | Congo
Kekele was a Congolese music ensemble founded in the late 1990s, reviving the golden age of Congolese rumba. The band aimed to preserve the traditiona...
L'orchestre African FiestaInactive | Lingala | Congo
L'Orchestre African Fiesta, a renowned Congolese ensemble, played a pivotal role in shaping the African music scene. Founded in 1963 by two musical l...
Don bruce and the AngelsInactive | English | Nigeria
Don Bruce and the Angels was a Nigerian music band known for their songs that fused Afrobeat, Funk, and Reggae genres. The band, led by the talented m...
Junkyard LipstickInactive | English | South Africa
Junkyard Lipstick, was a prominent South African all-female metal band, formed in 2011 and gained recognition for their fast-paced and bass-heavy musi...
The SoilActive | Xhosa | South Africa
The Soil is a South African band with a distinct acapella singing style often classed as 'Kasi Soul' - a style with perceivable influences from the Is...
SplashInactive | English | South Africa
Originally named the Flying Squad, Splash was a South African band from the Soweto township, established in the 1980s under the leadership of Dan Tsha...
WateuleActive | Swahili | Tanzania, United Republic of
Wateule is a Tanzanian Hip Hop collective that reshaped Bongo Flava in the early 2000s. Formed in 1999 under the guidance of producer P-Funk Majani at...
The SkylarksInactive | English | South Africa
During the 1950s, The Skylarks, an all-female South African band, was formed by Miriam Makeba, who became a prominent figure. They were at one point t...
The NarrowActive | English | South Africa
The Narrow is an all-male alternative rock band from South Africa. In 2002, Emile de Jong, Sid, Jow Feldtmann, and Nelius de Lange founded the band. ...
Ma Gang OfficialActive | English | South Africa
Ma Gang Official is a South African music trio composed of Sibusiso Mnyakeni (C'Buda M), Sebuti Mohlanyane (Sdida), and Thando Tshabalala (Man T). The...