SA Music Good News | Archive

2
Jul

Impact of Music

“A valuable business uses its assets in a way that attracts customers and gives them a reason to be loyal to the business.” ‘Assets and liabilities’… By just opening with this phrase you can tell that I mean business. Why? Because that is typical business, or shall we say Accountants’ speak. The whole concept of the Balance Sheet is based on making sure that the liabilities in the business do balance with the assets.

10
Jun

Africa to be heard at crucial World Copyright Summit

Africa’s voice is to be heard on the crucial World Copyright Summit currently taking place in Washington, DC.
Leading Mozambican singer-songwriter Lizha James, a board member of Mozambican Authors Society (SOMAS), and SAMRO Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas Motsatse will represent the continent at the summit, joining 450 delegates from 53 countries.

21
May

Hotstix’s daughter making waves in UK

UK based South African singer, songwriter and producer Mpho Skeef, whose expertise in electronica is legendary, has signed a five-album deal with top British record label Parlophone (former label for the Beatles).

16
May

Great line up for Africa Day

The Africa Day Concert at the square, on Saturday, 23 May, will feature many well-known African artists, such as internationally renowned Nigerian vocalist Asa. Other artists in the line-up include Senegalese hip-pioneer Awani, Benin’s Gang’ be and Yuri da Cunha from Angola.

15
Apr

Find your fans

It’s all about the music…. it’s what you love, what you live for – but it’s no good if no one else knows what you’re writing, recording and performing. The web offers you so many different platforms through which to promote your band or yourself as a musician. There are a few select sites that you can use to better chat with your groupies and share your latest videos, songs, events and news.

14
Apr

Big SA music names launch new record label

The legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo has teamed up with playwright Mbongeni Ngema and leading artist Busi Mhlongo to form a new record company, KZN Music House.

13
Mar

MIAGI gives opportunities to young musicians

Aspiring young SA musicians from all walks of life will be offered an opportunity to develop their musical skills and perform in a professional setting as MIAGI announces the commencement of auditions in Pretoria, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Bloemfontein

12
Jan

Urban House proves a ‘Money Maker’

As 2009 kicks in, the urban house music scene continues to shine. What is so unique about this spotlight is that the genre is not only doing well locally, the consumers from other African countries, as well as overseas, have also begun to praise South African music.
In the fast lane is the fresh hit jam, [...]