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Thandiswa Mazwai - Sankofa
Thandiswa Mazwai has long been one of the most influential musicians on the South African music scene. She began her career in 1995 with Bongo Maffin, one of the pioneering bands o...
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Big Days – Dana, Simphiwe. Dyantyis, Mandisi. Modiga, Zoë. Mavuso, Langa. & Mr Samthing Soweto!
Simphiwe Dana expressed excitement, stating, "I'm excited to share a stage with these talented young artists and look forward to it. I have immense respect for their work."
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The Soil Returns to Bassline
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Basha Uhuru Creative Week
Basha Uhuru, taking place at Constitution Hill, will commence on June 21st with Creative Week and culminate in the Sounds of Freedom Music Festival on June 24th. Creative Week enco...
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Sjava & Simmy @ Bassline Fest
The fest is set to be a day of music and celebration of our humanity, resilience and overall incredible creativity and talent that our beautiful African Continent births. The lineup of artists reflects the inclusivity, d...
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Bassline SUMMER
"Bassline SUMMER celebrates the end of the year, time to have fun and let go, with the best of Mzansi talent from our most shining stars to our rising stars in the making.
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The HughFest
“I won’t forget the day the sun came shining in!”, so sang internationally beloved South African musician and cultural activist Hugh Masekela and in the four years since his passing the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation...
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