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Mi Casa - The Sound of Feel-Good House Music
If you’re into smooth house beats, jazzy melodies, and catchy hooks, then you’ve probably heard of Mi Casa. If not, it’s time to fix...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Ta Lokii - Potchefstroom’s Rising Amapiano Star
Potchefstroom, sit tight! We’ve got our own Amapiano star making big moves. His name? Tshepiso Mogorosi, but you probably know him as Ta...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Afrikaans is Groot 2025 - 'n Monumentale Viering van 'n Eeufees
Afrikaans is Groot (AiG) is veel meer as net ’n musiekkonsert — dis ’n kulturele instelling, ’n familiebyeenkoms en ’n viering van alles...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Tidal Waves - Reggae with a Twist and a Ton of Mileage
If you’ve been anywhere near a music festival line-up in the last two decades, chances are you’ve seen the name Tidal Waves . These ouens...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20252 min read


The Paintbrush Legacy of Potchefstroom: A Look at Local Painters Past and Present
Tucked away in the North West province of South Africa, Potchefstroom is a town rich in history, academia, and creativity. While many...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Potchefstroom's Musical Soul - From Gospel to Rock and Beyond (1990–2025)
Potchefstroom – a historic university town in South Africa’s North West province, has quietly nurtured a remarkably diverse music scene...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 202516 min read


Emerging and Lesser-Known Artists in Potchefstroom, South Africa
Potchefstroom, a university town rich in cultural heritage and creative expression, continues to nurture a vibrant yet often overlooked...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Dodo Nyoka dra sy nuwe enkelsnit ‘Jannaman’ op aan sy pa
Dodo Nyoka het pas sy splinternuwe liedjie, “Jannaman”, bekendgestel – ’n diep persoonlike en betekenisvolle lied wat hy opdra aan sy pa....

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20252 min read


DJ-ing 101 - Hoe om ‘n Skare te Laat Skud Sonder om ‘n Noot te Sing!
DJ-ing is nie net om ‘n paar songs op ‘n playlist te sit en te hoop mense hou daarvan nie. Dis ‘n kuns, ‘n tegniek en soms ‘n redelike...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20254 min read


Opnamestudio's - Die Hart van Goeie Musiek
Elke keer as jy na 'n trefferliedjie luister, hoor jy nie net die kunstenaar se talent nie, maar ook die kundigheid van 'n opnamestudio....

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20254 min read


Music Makes the World Go Round
Music is more than just sound; it’s a universal language that connects people, cultures, and emotions. It has the power to bring people...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20254 min read


Music Therapy - How Sounds Can Heal the Soul
Music is more than just a catchy tune on the radio or a song that makes you dance in your car on the way to work. It’s a powerful tool...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20254 min read


Potchefstroom se Musiekhart - Van Garage Bands tot Groot Verhoë
Potchefstroom, daardie rustige universiteitsdorp in die Noordwes-provinsie, is dalk nie die eerste plek waaraan jy dink as dit by...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20255 min read


Kannie Warries Dansorkes - Hou die Dansvloer aan die Gang
As jy 'n aanhanger van Boereorkes is, dan weet jy reeds van die Kannie Warries Dansorkes. Hierdie groep laat dansvloere sedert hul...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Crimson House - A Band That Defies Genres
Crimson House is not your average band. Founded in 2010 in Namibia by Arno Van Zyl and Riaan Smit, this group set out to create music...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20253 min read


SHARD - The Evolution of a Pop/Rock Band
Music lovers always appreciate a band that brings something fresh to the table. SHARD is one of those bands—an eclectic Pop/Rock group...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Old Dogs - Cape Town's Folk-Rock Trio
In the vibrant music scene of Cape Town, one band stands out with their unique blend of folk, rock, and a touch of local flair. Meet Old...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Keenan Ahrends - The Jazz Guitarist You Need to Know
Keenan Ahrends is not just another jazz guitarist—he’s a musical storyteller. If you’ve never heard of him, don’t worry, you’re about to...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Sharon Clifton - The Guitar-Wielding Powerhouse of Cape Town
If you haven’t heard of Sharon Clifton yet, it’s time to fix that. She’s a Cape Town-based singer-songwriter with a voice that grabs your...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Ryk Kleinhans - 'n Nuwe Ster in Dansmusiek
Ryk Kleinhans is besig om groot opslae te maak in die dans- en elektroniese musiekbedryf. Hierdie Bloemfonteinse sanger en liedjieskrywer...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 19, 20252 min read
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