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31 July 2018
The 14 Best South African Songs of the Month
Heaters from Sjava, Nonku Phiri, Nasty C, J Smash, and Umaah, among others.
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19 July 2018
Nonku Phiri’s Latest Song is About ‘Embracing Vulnerability in a Time of Great Loss’
Listen to Nonku Phiri's new single "Sîfó," an ode to grief.
Music
16 December 2016
The 16 Best Music Videos of 2016
Our favorite music videos of the year celebrate black excellence, bring social injustices to light, and showcase female power.
Audio
12 August 2016
Nonku Phiri Returns With New Single, 'Regrettables'
Don’t sleep on “Regrettables,” the new song from South African musician Nonku Phiri.
Music
22 June 2016
Johannesburg's Experimental Music Finds a New Home
South African experimental music imprint Mushroom Hour Half Hour launches online with a sea of vinyl mixes and auditory experiments.
Op-Ed
10 June 2016
When Will SABC Show Some Respek for South Africa's Young Talent?
SABC recycling yesteryear hits is a reflection of how backwards South African media is.
Arts + Culture
16 February 2016
Digital Artist In Cape Town Celebrates Women Of Color With An Incredible New Series
Get to know Cape Town-based illustrator Obakeng Moroe.
Video
21 January 2016
This Pantsula-Infused Video From Branko, Nonku Phiri & Mr. Carmack Is Beautiful And Moving
Branko, Nonku Phiri and Mr. Carmack's "Let Me Go" video is a pantsula-infused love letter to Johannesburg.
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19 January 2016
Jumping Back Slash Gives Branko's 'Let Me Go' The Gqom Treatment In New Remix
The star of Branko's 'Atlas Expanded' remix EP is SA-based producer Jumping Back Slash's version of "Let Me Go" ft. Nonku Phiri & Mr. Carmack
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28 August 2015
Okmalumkoolkat Drops The '100kMaCassette' Mixtape
Okmalumkoolkat drops new songs on the 100kMaCassette Mixtape featuring Riky Rick, Mashayabhuqe KaMamba and more.
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21 July 2015
Buraka Som Sistema's Branko, Nonku Phiri & Mr. Carmack Join Forces On 'Let Me Go'
Branko brings zouk bass into R&B territory with the help of South African vocalist Nonku Phiri and LA producer Mr. Carmack.
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29 May 2015
Nonku Phiri & Swiss Beatmaker Maloon TheBoom Debut As Malonku With 'The Answer'
South African singer/songwriter Nonku Phiri and Swiss beatmaker Maloon TheBoon debut their first track as Malonku with "The Answer."
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