/r/southafricanmusic

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Local is Lekker. A place to share news, audio and music videos of local musical talent whether the artist or band is up and coming or established.

Feel Free to post videos, audio, events, photos, news, reviews and everything concerning local South African Music. Spread the love and this subreddit.

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Vision

  • To promote local up and coming artists/bands by sharing relevant content.
  • To create awareness of South African music in general whether they are established acts or up and coming.
  • To grow and expand the South African music scene.
  • To connect people with new music and artists & bands with fans.
  • To drive support of Local artists by sharing events.
  • To create a community of like-minded individuals.
  • Promote diversity and cross-genre pollination.

Rules:

  • Only post content relevant to the South African music scene.

  • We’re looking for positive or constructive comments and feedback.

  • Please flair your content with the appropriate flair, outlined in the flair section below.

  • When submitting a Media stream post, Please include the artist name, song name, genre, and location. For example, Stone Jets - River, Indie Rock (Cape Town)

  • Article posts are easy as it is a direct link to the article in question. So in this case, the Article title will be prefixed with [article] and then the title of the article itself.

  • Event posts follows a format too, like Name, event location, date and in the description provide more info. e.g. [event] Battle of Bands, at Rumours Lounge Johannesburg, Saturday 05/06/16, with more information in the description, like line up, cost, specials or anything you get your hands upon.

Fairs to use in title when posting

  • [live video] A live performance video or play through
  • [Music Video] An official or unofficial music video
  • [Music Streaming] A link to music to be streamed or lyric video
  • [Event] An upcoming event
  • [Band Photography] – A photo album or photo of a live show or any other local music thing.
  • [News/reviews] – Any news/reviews/ articles pertaining to the South African music scene or artists.
  • [ Behind The Scenes] – Any documentaries, tour diaries, behind the scenes pertaining to South Africa music /artists

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/r/southafricanmusic

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But Ja, does this count as South African music?

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2024/10/24
17:06 UTC

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"The Boy And His Bike" | African Song

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2024/10/11
21:57 UTC

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Looking for upcoming Xhosa artists

Hey! I’ve recently started listening heavily to Xhosa artists like Sun-El Musician, Simmy, Sino Msolo, Msaki, Samthing Soweto… I love the sound and feel of the language, but I find it a bit difficult finding smaller upcoming artists.

Do you have any recommendations? I’m particularly interested in Xhosa artists that have a track record of experimenting with different (electronic) genres :)

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2024/10/11
08:55 UTC

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Need help tracking (possible) South African song (dated from 1995 - Backwards)

Hey guys! I was scanning some old family tapes from the 90s, in one of them, of a birthday party dating July 95 or 94, there is this song playing which I can't, for the life of me, find. Shazam and other apps can't find it either. I assume it is because there is background noise. It would be very important to me to find it. If anyone knows the song, I would truly appreciate it!

Here's a link of the sample I have.

Thank you very much in advance, y'all!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fcu1Yx48jDbvZ986XhzF6nSzLMsp-2m9/view?usp=sharing

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2024/10/06
06:57 UTC

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South African Instrumental band Yndian Mynah releases new single -'Wilson'

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2024/10/04
12:03 UTC

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found a sick management plug about a year ago

I normally don't post much on reddit, but I thought i'd share it here.

about a year or so ago I was looking for some local musician management - and I found this company called Dune Music.. they are a complete management company I was a little skeptical at first but decided to give them a shot and was decently surprised on the results.

to put it in some perspective, I was doing music for a bout 6 year averaging around 20 monthly listeners (really bad I know lol) so I was desperate. after the second/third month with them I am now sitting at about 980 monthly listeners, verified on youtube music. and starting to build a decent social media following as well.

if there are any musicians that always looked for decent management I'd definitely recommend them. they do everything related to your music even social media management

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2024/09/17
06:56 UTC

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A Throwback mix with lots of South African music from the 80s (Letta Mbulu, Ntombi Ndaba, Condes Ziqubu,…)

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2024/09/16
12:23 UTC

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https://toorly.com/request-link/patrickxxlee-no-visa-tour/uSxQ7KJrrxm2f1nT/

Let's make it happen 🔥🔥🔥🔥🇿🇦🤝🏽🇿🇦💯🤝🏽🤧🔥🤌🌹

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2024/08/23
06:08 UTC

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can somone tell me what music is this and the original tune? played in johannesburg outside a restaurant about 10 years ago.

can somone tell me what music is this video and the original tune? played in johannesburg outside a restaurant about 10 years ago.

video link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fNAGqx9B5jvUp44Z8

the music is really soothing. i want to know the full music. thank you.

2 Comments
2024/08/06
17:27 UTC

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I found a small rapper with big potential!

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2024/07/24
12:43 UTC

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Deep House Jam Sessions #1

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2024/07/21
09:11 UTC

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SA Deep House Mix: Moods&Grooves With 2phonejapes Vol. 10

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2024/07/07
16:46 UTC

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Please support my youtube channel and listen to this great afrikaans rap song that i made🥹🫶

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2024/07/04
16:16 UTC

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Ekse Kimbili

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2024/06/28
01:07 UTC

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Ekse Kimbili

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2024/06/28
01:06 UTC

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Afternoon South African House Mix: Moods&Grooves with 2phonejapes Vol.9

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2024/06/23
19:05 UTC

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A song about battles in the mind.

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2024/06/23
14:22 UTC

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south african jazz

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2024/06/06
12:00 UTC

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From The Live Room with Drumfish

Go check out my bands performance from the live room with France the Planet.

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2024/06/06
04:12 UTC

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Miriam Makeba :)

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2024/06/04
19:05 UTC

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Can anyone maybe give Parklife Festival in JHB reviews or suggestions

While the tickets are pretty affordable and the lineup is not bad, I have doubts since I cannot find any (recent) reviews of the music festival (for example, how safe it is, if the amenities available are decent, ect...).

Thanks for any advice in advance.

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2024/05/30
12:12 UTC

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Big music event in Centurion, Gauteng!

This band Internet Girl is currently blowing up internationally (check out their social medias) and for the first time they're performing live in Centurion at Railways Cafe

When: 1st of June

Entry fee: Click the Learn more link to find ticket prices

Learn more

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2024/05/19
10:46 UTC

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Tems type beat

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2024/05/04
13:15 UTC

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DIE ANTWOORD ft Jadakiss - Kiss of Death

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2024/04/16
05:04 UTC

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SA Music Playlist

I made a collaborative playlist of South African music recently. This link is also open for you to join and add some songs you like!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fbJMDscMmCT5YtSqq3LHa?si=6db7609d5c3f4eaf&pt=5dfc1aabbc6946e7f63c7ad73745ccc7

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2024/04/07
11:31 UTC

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Yndian Mynah performs live at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa.

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2024/04/02
09:00 UTC

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Ugatsheni - Hit After Hit

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2024/03/05
20:37 UTC

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