Applications may be submitted by an artist, duo or collective based in Switzerland or within a Pro Helvetia liaison region, provided the co-creation partner is clearly identified. Selected projects ...

Recorded music revenues in Sub-Saharan Africa grew by 22.6% in 2024, surpassing US$100 million for the first time and reaching US$110 million, according to the International Federation of the ...

ACCES has stamped its authority as Africa’s leading music trade event. At the 2019 edition in Accra, the conference brought together more than 1 200 delegates from about 50 countries on the continent ...

According to the thematic direction of the release, ‘Bayazibuza’ draws on Naledi Aphiwe’s recent experiences in the public eye, including negative encounters, which are reflected in the song’s message ...

The legal battle forms part of a broader dispute between the music industry and AI developers over the use of copyrighted recordings in training artificial intelligence systems. Record labels argue ...

Lesotho has a proud heritage of traditional music. Although the strength of this music usually lies in the use of expressive, dynamic vocals accompanied by complex polyrhythms and dances, there are ...

Red Bull Symphonic 2026 has opened applications for South African vocal groups and choirs seeking an opportunity to perform at this year’s event.

As we crossover the midway mark this year, South Africans are slowly wakening to amapiano’s staying power and dominance on local music charts and dancefloors across the country – a hard pill to ...

The Ugandan music industry is very vibrant and plays a big role in the social and economic lives of many people. Popular musicians in Uganda are the biggest local celebrities. Musicians have in recent ...

YouTube Music has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 125 million paid subscribers worldwide, including trial users. The announcement was made by YouTube’s global head of music, Lyor Cohen, in ...

South African singer-songwriter and South African Music Award winner Bongeziwe Mabandla has released a new album titled Ndingubani, an 18-track project that explores themes of identity, personal ...

Sigei was speaking during the opening of a two-day directors' retreat organised by the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) at Simba Lodge in Naivasha on 28 March ...