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SankomotaActive | Sesotho | Lesotho
Starting out as "Anti Antiquities" when Frank Leepa formed the band in high school, then later changed the moniker to "Uhuru", before eventually settl...
The Jazz CrusadersActive | Afrikaans | South Africa
The Crusaders were an American jazz group that were successful from the 1960s to the 1990s. The group were known as the Jazz Crusaders from their form...
Freshlyground IActive | English | South Africa
Freshlyground is a South African Afro-fusion group formed in 2002 in Cape Town by musicians from South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. The founding ...
The Fake Leather Blues BandActive | Afrikaans | South Africa
The quartet band sure lives up to its mantra: "The Fake Leather Blues Band is all about entertainment and having fun with serious musicians who can pl...
Tkzee IIActive | Zulu | South Africa
TKZee is one of South Africa’s most influential kwaito groups, formed in 1996 by Zwai Bala, Kabelo Mabalane, and the late Tokollo Tshabalala. The trio...
Dezil'Active | English | Seychelles
Dezil', a quartet from Seychelles, was founded by two teenage school students, Martin and Juan. The duo wrote, composed, and recorded songs at the tim...
Pure Gold IIActive | Zulu | South Africa
Pure Gold is a South African gospel group formed in 1973 in Mzimhlophe, near Soweto, by Freddy Gwala alongside his brothers and cousins. Blending trad...
RomanzInactive | Afrikaans | South Africa
Romanz was a premier South African vocal quartet that redefined the "pop-opera" genre through a series of landmark releases. Formed in 2008, the group...
The Don Isaac Ezekiel CombinationInactive | English | Nigeria
Originating from Fela Kuti's Koola Lobitos, the Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination (D.I.E) was a band consisting of Don Kemonah, Isaac Olasugba, and Ezekie...
Die Heuwels FantastiesActive | Afrikaans | South Africa
Die Heuwels Fantasties is a South African Afrikaans alternative pop and rock band from Bellville, Western Cape. Formed around 2007–2008, the group bro...
MezclaActive | Spanish | Cuba
Mezcla is a Cuban band formed in 1985 by guitarist Pablo Menéndez, an Oakland native and son of blues singer Barbara Dane. At 14, he moved to Cuba, wh...
The Observers IActive | Creole | Jamaica
Founded by the visionary producer Winston "Niney" Holness, The Observers functioned as the premier house band for the "Observer" label during Jamaica’...