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The event is set to take place in Knysna, South Africa on 21 March 2026. Photo: Western Cape Arts Festivals
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Open call: AIR Festival 2026 seeks local talent in Knysna

February 4, 2026

Suno chief music officer Paul Sinclair. Photo: maxdickmanphoto
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AI music firms, major labels clash over ‘Walled Garden’ model

February 4, 2026

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan. Photo: Philip Pacheco
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YouTube restricts background play to Premium users across all browsers

February 4, 2026

Newly appointed Universal Music Enterprises president and CEO Jamie Krents. Photo: Meredith Truax
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Bruce Resnikoff appointed UMe chairman, Jamie Krents named CEO

February 4, 2026

Apple Music vice president of music, video, sports, and international Oliver Schusser.
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Apple Music flags 2 billion fraudulent streams amid AI audio surge

February 3, 2026

Plugm8 was co-founded by former radio music compiler Jodie Ova (pictured) and artist Lea Heart.
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South African music submission platform Plugm8 launches

February 3, 2026

Prince Kaybee.
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Prince Kaybee to drop Afro-house remix of Karmacoda’s Time on 13 Feb

February 3, 2026

Elaine is among the speakers.
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ARMC unveils first speakers and programme focus for 2026

February 3, 2026

The deadline for applications is 30 May.
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Open call: Shoko Festival 2026 showcases in Harare

February 2, 2026

South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela will perform at Bassline Fest 2026 in Johannesburg.
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SA: Bassline Fest 2026 announces first-phase line-up for 20th anniversary

February 2, 2026

The deadline for entries is 28 February.
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Open call: 5th Petrichor International Music Competition

February 2, 2026

South African artist Tyra won the Best African Music Performance.
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Grammys 2026: Tyla wins Best African Music Performance

February 2, 2026

Sam Berger.
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Suno appoints ex-Spotify and Patreon executive Sam Berger

January 30, 2026

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Shoday is part of the Spotify NXT playlist.
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Spotify highlights Africa’s rising artists in NXT playlist

January 30, 2026

Sjava.
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Sjava completes Inkanyezi Trilogy with new album, announces tour

January 30, 2026

The application deadline is 1 June.
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Open call: Pro Helvetia funding for co-creation projects

January 30, 2026

Fela Kuti.
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Los Angeles to host live Fela Kuti GRAMMY tribute

January 29, 2026

Kirk Whalum.
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SA: Kirk Whalum to headline 2026 Gauteng Soul and Jazz concert

January 29, 2026

The choir has achieved sell-out tours every year since 2021.
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Ndlovu Youth Choir returns to Cape Town, Joburg with 2026 tour

January 29, 2026

Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier.
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Deezer ramps up fight against AI music fraud

January 29, 2026

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