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LWP MajituActive | Swahili | Tanzania, United Republic of
L.W.P Majitu (Legendary Without Pressure) is a veteran Tanzanian hip-hop group formed in the late 1990s in Temeke, Dar es Salaam. The original trio, S...
The BangActive | English | South Africa
The Bang is a talented South African all-men indie pop band formed in 2001. Though the band's members include Joshua Gregg, Gad de Combes, Stefan Law...
Soul BrothersActive | Zulu | South Africa
The Soul Brothers, founded in 1975, are the legendary "Kings of Mbaqanga," a genre they revolutionized by fusing traditional Zulu soul with modern ins...
The LowkeysActive | English | South Africa
The Lowkeys is a South African music trio formed in 2016, consisting of Mongezi Mashabela (Big Zeesa) on drums, Lethabo Monyai (Dr. Bean) as a pianist...
Van Coke KartelActive | Afrikaans | South Africa
Van Coke Kartel was an Afrikaans all-men alternative rock band formed in 2007 in South Africa. The band consists of lead vocalist Francois van Coke, J...
Magic SystemActive | French | Ivory Coast
Magic System, an Afro-pop quartet from the Marcory district in Ivory Coast, was formed in 1996 by Asalfo, Goudé, Tino, and Manadja. Thanks to their hi...
AbbilonaActive | Cuban Spanish | Cuba
Abbilona: A Premier Yoruba Music Ensemble is a celebrated Cuban music collective, renowned for its deep exploration of the percussive, choral, and spi...
The ObserversActive | Creole | Jamaica
Founded by the visionary producer Winston "Niney" Holness, The Observers functioned as the premier house band for the "Observer" label during Jamaica’...
Mahotella QueensActive | Zulu | South Africa
The Mahotella Queens is a South African all-female band formed in 1964 by music producer Rupert Bopape. The group consists of three members, Hilda Tl...
Die AntwoordActive | Afrikaans | South Africa
Die 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...
Civil TwilightInactive | English | South Africa
Civil Twilight was a band formed by three childhood friends, Steven McKellar, Andrew McKellar, and Richard Wouters, in South Africa in 1996. They lat...
CrossingpointInactive | English | South Africa
Crossingpoint was a South African-based hardcore punk band formed in 1998 with band members Ross Turpin, Richard Phipson, Raymond Douglas and Brandon ...