South Africa in the News
Long known for pushing musical boundaries and doing things in new and exciting ways, South Africa’s music culture was in the international spotlight once again at the 65th annual Grammy Awards hosted by South Africa’s own Trevor Noah.
South Africans Zakes Bantwini, Wouter Kellerman, and Nomcebo Zikode were celebrated as winners in the Best Global Music Performance category for their collaboration on Bayethe. This talented trio joins a long line of South Africans who have taken home GRAMMYs gold by showcasing the country’s amazing expressiveness and creativity including DJ Black Coffee, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Soweto Gospel Choir, and more.
South Africa’s rich music culture is made up of diverse genres, from jazz, hip hop, kwaito and gospel to pop and alternative rock and can be enjoyed by locals and travelers alike at annual music festivals including Oppikoppi, Rocking the Daisies and Splashy Fen. There are also regular live music events at venues around the country from Johannesburg to Cape Town to Durban to Bloemfontein.
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