https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/480.html South Africa Music news 15 Music news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/480.html en-us Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:36:44 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ramaphosa-honours-film-composer-dr-trevor-jones-with-order-of-ikhamanga-in-silver-956474a South African-born film composer Dr Trevor Jones received the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver from President Cyril Ramaphosa at the recent National Orders ceremony in Pretoria. 1-268544 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/steve-louws-traces-of-the-flood-features-bob-dylans-touring-musicians-401349a South African rock icon Steve Louw has released his latest album, Traces of the Flood, a Nashville-recorded project produced by acclaimed international producer Kevin Shirley and featuring members of Bob Dylan’s touring band. 1-268415 Mon, 25 May 2026 14:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-african-music-creators-are-losing-money-what-samro-is-doing-about-it-390078a The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) is inviting music creators, publishers, and members to participate in a dedicated two-week member engagement session, The State of Your Music: Service Weeks. 1-268303 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zolani-mahola-signs-global-partnership-with-virgin-music-group-956594a Award-winning singer, actress, and storyteller Zolani Mahola is ushering in a bold new era of her artistry with new music, a global partnership with Virgin Music Group, and a fearless expansion of her sound. 1-268214 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-racket-club-launches-music-strategy-agency-178106a From mismatched artist collaborations to campaigns that come across as forced or inauthentic, a clear gap still exists between brands and music culture. 1-268178 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/samro-announces-120-recipients-of-the-2026-music-creation-support-fund-392568a The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), a foundational stakeholder in the country’s creative economy, has committed a further R3m to the 2026 edition of its flagship Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF), awarding grants to 120 eligible members. 1-267893 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pangolin-kulu-journey-musical-score-hits-the-high-notes-170356a Pangolin: Kulu's Journey, has been nominated for both an Emmy Award and a Bafta for its musical score. 1-267808 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-bids-farewell-to-opera-legend-mimi-coertse-625091a South Africa is mourning the loss of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse, who passed away on Monday at the age of 93. 1-267691 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/live-set-for-south-africa-comeback-with-december-2026-shows-958354a After nearly 10 years, Live are heading back to South Africa, with two December 2026 shows set for Cape Town and Pretoria. 1-267664 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rb-singer-maxwell-returns-to-sa-in-august-403329a Multi award-winning American R&B & Neo-Soul icon, singer-songwriter and record producer, Maxwell, makes an exciting return to South Africa for anticipated shows set in Pretoria and Cape Town. 1-267445 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa