Originating in the black townships of South Africa in the mid-1990s, Kwaito music fuses hip-hop, house music, reggae and melodic African rhythms. Although Kwaito has been labeled by many as African ...

“We just wanted to make good music,” says electronic music producer Jakinda. “When we met, neither of us went into the studio thinking ‘we want to make future kwaito’, but after dropping our EP, ...

Grant Clark goes to Johannesburg to explore the origins of Kwaito music and find out why it has become the voice of urban youth in the new South Africa. When people think of Johannesburg - their first ...

The annual Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards (MKHMA) are set to return for their sixth edition in November and the plan is to have the events live at Sun City's Super Bowl - provided the Covid-19 ...

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Kwaito was derived from elements of Miami house music and, of course, hip hop. This blend of sounds shaped the music and outlook of an entire generation and there is no escaping its impact, all you ...

The Zambezi-born artist hopes to inspire listeners with a deeply personal project that reflects his struggles and triumphs.

THE wait is finally over for Lungile “Kwaito Boy” Ncube fans after the singer announced that he will soon be launching his debut album. The Bulawayo-based musician released a number of musical tracks ...

Kwaito star L'vovo Derrango has cautioned fans against engaging with an X account operating under his name, saying he is not ...