Growing up in Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal, I remember hearing Phuzekhemisi performing a song called "Imbizo". This was a catchy tune which at the time and held no deeper meaning for me other than a song ...

Bheki Ngcobo, popularly known by his stage name Ihashi Elimhlophe, will write a new page in history this weekend by becoming the first maskandi artist to record a live DVD at the Soweto Theatre. The ...

South Africa has produced many genres over the years that have captured the nation’s heart, from Kwaito to Gqom and others, but few have lasted as long or run as deep as Maskandi music. Maskandi is ...

Maskandi music, an age-old Zulu genre, is experiencing a resurgence like never before, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity, and proving once again that music evolves to reflect the times.

New data released by music streaming platform Spotify has revealed that Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, has led the charge in the resurgence of traditional music, Maskandi, over the last two years.

IF you’re a lover of Maskandi music, pencil in the date, December 20. That’s when fans of this popular brand of Zulu folk music will be flocking to Durban’s Playhouse Company for the Maskandi Concert, ...