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 Department of Arts and Culture Bursaries 2024

Closing 28 February 2024 

LEGENDARY ADZIAMBEI BAND CELEBRATE 40 YEARS WITH A NEW ALBUM

Having spent 40 years in the music industry, ADZIAMBEI BAND continues to create and produce Tshivenda, a traditional music that educates, informs, and uplifts the VhaVenda culture and tradition. This can be noted in the band's recent album Mihwalo Vol. 19, which was released on January 12, 2024.

The founder of the band, Maele Sirwali, said that the album's title speaks to the reality that the country is facing, especially in the Vhembe District. "There is no peace nowadays, and people are killing each other like animals," said Maele. 

 

Sirwali explained how Adziambei Band has kept its uniqueness since 1983. He said that the band continues to use traditional components in their music while incorporating Western instruments to keep up with the times. "We have created music that appeals to both younger and older generations by skillfully balancing a commercial awareness of both classic and current forms."

Mihwalo vol. 19 is available on all music digital platforms, such as YouTube, Amazon, Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Boomplay, and others.

For bookings those who wish to purchase Adziambei Band’s music can contact Mr Samuel Mabuda on 072 219 0041, Owen Sirwali on 072 102 5214, or WhatsApp them at 073 952 7636.

Celebrating Reggae Month 2024 : South African Reggae

  

 

The Jamaican government officially declared February as reggae month in 2008. February is also Black History Month, and Bob Marley and Dennis Brown were born in February. Reggae Month will be observed from 1 to 29 February 2024  under the theme, ‘Come ketch di Riddim’.

 

The South African Live scene is well represented by the legendary Dr Colbert Mukwevho & Family band, who continues to perform and release new music.

 

The late Lucky Dube played a major role in paving the way for local music to be heard and recognized in Africa and other foreign countries. 

 

Let’s look at the awards that have recognized South African Reggae over the last 3 years.

 

SAMA Awards Best Reggae Albums

 

2023 – Blakka Yut - Unleashed

 

2022 – Reign Afrika - Trailblazer

 

2021 – Bongo Riot - Persistence

 

 

SATMA Best Reggae Artist/Group 

 

2023 – Phumi Maduna

 

2022 – Burning Fire

 

2021– Chomza

 

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