If your music is getting airplay, streams, or gigs – but your bank account isn’t seeing the love – you’re not alone. Welcome to the maddening maze of South Africa’s music rights organisations: SAMRO, CAPASSO, and SAMPRA.
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You see the poster. You send it to your friend with a “This looks cool!” And then… nothing. No ticket…
Every album is “a triumph.” Every gig “an unforgettable night.” If you read most music journalism today, you’d be forgiven…
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Where indie meets psychedelic rock in the scenic Shambala Park on 7-8 December 2024, experience Helter Skelter, a weekend of…
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The South African cultural landscape is in the midst of a seismic shift as Afrikalt, an alternative Afrikaans music and…
As the Folklore Festival returns for its third year, this dynamic celebration of culture and heritage promises to be more…