SA Hip Hop Mag

Venom and Shishiliza Reveal Why Singing Rappers Fit Their Sound

Venom and Shishiliza Reveal Why Singing Rappers Fit Their Sound. South African music duo Venom and Shishiliza have earned ...
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Women’s Month: meet the trailblazing female artists redefining South African music

Every August, South Africa pauses to honour the courage, strength and brilliance of its women - and, in 2025, the celebration feels especially resonant as a new wave of dynamic young women reshapes ...
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Maskandi’s lasting impact on South African music and how artists keep its legacy alive

Maskandi, the Zulu folk music rooted in rural storytelling, remains a central voice in South Africa’s music culture. Born as a form of social commentary, it has shaped sounds from Afro-pop to ...
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The Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation

Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.” By ...