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Danny Painter, a popular presenter on Jacaranda FM, has become a leading champion, elevating South African music.

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If last year was Tyla’s break-out year then 2024 was the year the South African-born songstress cemented her status as a global music icon. She kicked off the year by following the success of 2023 ...

African music will receive recognition at Sunday's prestigious Grammys with its own category, as it has become a "part of pop music", the man behind the awards told the BBC. Harvey Mason Jr said ...

The combination of African and European musical elements resulted in new styles of popular American music - including ragtime, blues and jazz.