By: Natasha Archary Succumbing to her battle with pancreatic cancer, Aretha Franklin died at her Detroit home. With friends and family at her side, the “Natural Woman” and renowned singer fought a brave fight. She lives on through her music and is survived by her children and grandchildren. There has been an outpour of love and support from international stars and the general public, since learning about her grave […]
By Nomali Cele Black Coffee has interesting ideas about the ways African artist can own their work and see more value from it. The idea that we should have structures that are set up to benefit us instead of bandwagoning onto platforms that serve global capitalism and not us, is not a new one. Gongbox itself is not a new idea, four years ago already, Black Coffee announced the idea […]
By Dj Keyes Musical legends, Abigail Kubeka and Dorothy Masuka were in conversation with David O’Sullivan. The legends started the conversation by talking about “not having time to age” and had an informative conversation about life in Sophiatown, Nelson Mandela and working with today’s youngsters. Sophiatown Abigail Kubeka and Dorothy Masuka shared stories about performing in some of Sophiatown’s popular shebeens during the 1950s, where they got to spend time with […]
By Mxolisi Mhlongo We all know him from his humble beginnings, as he tells it, “Selling wors-rolls outside the club on the streets of Johannesburg.” But little credit is usually given to Oskido’s business acumen and his growth in the music industry over the years. In 1993, Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa was given an opportunity to play the closing set at the club and sometimes after hours for the staff. During […]
By Zuko Komisa Philip Nchipi Tabane was a musical genius. He received a doctorate of Philosophy in Music degree from the The University of Venda in 1998. Born on 22 December 1947 at Ga-Ramotshegwa, Pretoria he started his musical journey at an early age he started playing guitar at the age of ten in 1943, he later learned how to play the flute, drums, and the Mbila, as well as […]
By Tymon Smith [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] According to legend, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the drum and bass-heavy spin-off of reggae that we know as dub music. It was in 1968 in a studio in Kingston Jamaica that a happy accident created the first dub track and in the half a century since the genre has evolved to produce a universal, comforting sound that’s produced legends such as Lee “Scratch” […]
By Zuko Komisa The news of Ladysmith Black Mambazo winning their 5th Grammy Award has been welcomed with much praise and congratulations from the broad South African public. The annual Grammy Awards took place recently in New York. The win, in the category Best World Music Album, is for their album Shaka Zulu Revisited: 30th Anniversary Celebration. The album is a beautiful ode and a 30-year celebration of the first […]
By Zuko Komisa Sibongile Khumalo, an esteemed member of a musical dynasty that spans generations who is widely regarded as a living legend and national treasure, recently visited the Kaya 959 studio as a stand in presenter for our weekly #InfluentialFridays show. The first of 2018. Last year on her 60th birthday in collaboration with Kaya 959 and other friends, she hosted an unparalleled three-day concert titled “SIBONGILE KHUMALO - […]
By Zuko Komisa South African jazz legend Hugh Ramopolo Masekela has died, aged 78. His family issued a statement on Tuesday to confirm the news. Bra Hugh Masekela lost his battle with prostate cancer, for which he had been treated since 2008. A world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice. Masekela was born on 4 April 1939 in Witbank. The jazz veteran underwent eye surgery in March […]
He has held it down in the world of mid-morning radio with the best music, riveting topics, brilliant mixes and interesting guests. Every weekday, The Best T proves why he is the BEST by connecting to you like only your bro or favourite uncle could. He lets his listeners dictate the songs they want to hear in the ever-popular Top 10 at 10, and his Three Teaspoons never run out. Catch The Best T in the City Mondays to Fridays from 09h00 to 12h00.
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Feel good about feeling good! That's exactly what The Feel-Good show is about. An escape from the negativity that surrounds us, indulging you in good feels. Pass it on to one and all. Spread the good feeling around Gauteng with Andy Maqondwana.
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Every "Hive" needs a Queen B and Bonolo "Bee Sting" Molosiwa is Kaya 959's honey who brings in the money. With her bubbly personality, infectious laugh, Bee Sting radiates positive energy which is all you need to get your weekend off to the best start. Don't miss the Afrobeat Dancehall Ragga (ADR) Top 10 on The Hive with Bee Sting every Saturday from 18h00 - 21h00.
close Every "Hive" needs a Queen B and Bonolo "Bee Sting" Molosiwa is Kaya 959's honey who brings in the money. With her bubbly personality, infectious laugh, Bee Sting radiates positive energy which is all you need to get your weekend off to the best start. Don't miss the Afrobeat Dancehall Ragga (ADR) Top 10 on The Hive with Bee Sting every Saturday from 18h00 - 21h00.
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