This week has it all: melodic rock magic from the Zim diaspora, divas getting down and dirty with the blues, killer rhymes hot from the Kaapse Vlaktes, smooth soulful reggae and more.
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Mann Friday
From the debut album of this Zimbabwean-cored group, who have since gained a a lot of attention and a very loyal fan base on the London gig circuit since successfully transporting their original brand of Southern African musical styles to those shores a few years ago.
Listen/Download: The Orchard
Ras Levi
Second single off 'Ras Levi' the debut album from this emerging Namibian artist featuring his unique blend of Jazz, R&B, Reggae and Pop that has brought him so much attention recently.
Listen/Download: Young Man
Amanda Strydom
One of the best known songs on Amanda Strydom's tenth album, "'n Rugsak Vol Robyne", which features 12 of this acclaimed Afrikaans artist's finest tracks.
Listen/Download: Brille and Pille Blues
Dokte
More tough Cape Flats rap from the voice behind the legendary Cape hip-hop crew, KALLITZ, off his debut solo EP 'Maak Mekaa Sterk'.
Listen/Download: Agte Op'ie Bakkie
Neill SmitNew single from this Stellenbosch singer-songwriter off his debut album, "Pad Van Hier Af" which was described as an album that "...dit neem jou na plekke waar jy nog nooit was nie, maar laat jou reeds daarheen gaan."
Listen/Download: Afrika-SuidPLUS! From the vault's: this week's cult classic MP3
Dan Patlansky
SA's resident guitar god shreds his Strat in search of the tastiest blues tones in the land.
Listen/Download: Real
LISTENING POSTOur streaming audio mix: Wyclef Jean pays tribute to slain reggae prophet Lucky Dube on his heartfelt new single. You can also tune into full songs by SAMA-nominees 340ml, The Dirty Skirts and Paul E. Flynn. Plus listen to rare tracks from aKING and more.
Listen: Listen here
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