The Afrikaans music industry is buzzing with love! Popular singer-songwriter Barto Swiegers,known simply to his thousands of fans as Barto,has officially taken the biggest step of his personal journey yet. Image(Facebook) : Barto Swiegers Barto and his beautiful partner, Suné, are officially engaged!Since bursting onto the South African music scene with chart-topping hits like "H2Oë", "Impulsief", and "Vlam In Die Wind", Barto has captured the hearts of the nation with his so

Die winterkoue gaan beslis nie ’n kans staan teen die warm atmosfeer wat op pad is na Potchefstroom nie! Die gewilde Potch Geesfees is terug vir 2026 met die tema "Ploeg Terug!", en vanjaar beloof om groter, beter en propvol sielvolle plaaslike talent te wees. Foto : Potch Geesfees Vir musiekliefhebbers is daar een spesifieke datum om dadelik in die kalender te omkring: Vrydag, 28 Augustus 2026. Die talentvolle folk-rock-kunstenaar John Rock Prophet gaan die verhoog warm spee

Ná verskeie vrystellings is die opkomende Afrikaanse kunstenaar Philly terug met wat hy sonder huiwering as sy beste liedjie tot dusver beskryf. Sy nuwe enkelsnit, “Spook Van Jou”, is ’n nostalgiese sokkietreffer wat luisteraars terugvoer na die dae van tydlose dansvloertreffers en onvergeetlike herinneringe. Foto : Coleske Groep “Spook Van Jou” is deur Philly self geskryf en vertel die verhaal van iemand wat eenvoudig nie uit jou gedagtes verdwyn nie – ’n persoon wat by jou

Net ’n jaar nadat hy sy eerste treë in die Afrikaanse musiekbedryf gegee het, is JACOBUS besig om homself as een van die genre se opwindendste nuwe kunstenaars te vestig. Ná die wegholsukses van “Mila” keer dié talentvolle sanger, liedjieskrywer en opkomende wynmaker nou terug met “Verby Dans” – ’n vars liefdeslied wat beloof om nóg groter te wees. Foto : Coleske Groep Foto Krediet : Ben Mienie JACOBUS het sy debuut in 2025 gemaak met “Gat In Jou Sak”, gevolg deur “Wag Dat Jy

Die opgewondenheid loop hoog in die aanloop tot een van die streek se grootste kultuur- en musiekfeeste, die Potch Geesfees, wat vanjaar aan die einde van Augustus plaasvind. Foto : Potch Geesfees Met die fees se deurlopende tema van "Ploeg terug!", val die kollig vanjaar vierkantig op die ryk poel van plaaslike talent wat Potchefstroom bied. Een van die mees verwagte optredes op die program is dié van die geliefde plaaslike kunstenaar, Janine. 🎤 'n Stem vir die Gemeenskap J

Ná die suksesvolle uitreikings van “My Bok”, “Rooi” en “Moes Maar Ek Moenie”, keer Liza Nel terug met ’n splinternuwe enkelsnit wat sy sonder huiwering as haar beste werk tot dusver beskryf. “Bottel En Bêre” is ’n nostalgiese, moderne liedjie wat handel oor die verlange om die kosbaarste oomblikke van die lewe vir altyd te bewaar. Foto : Coleske Group Foto Krediet : Hendri Fourie Dié liedjie se oorspronklike konsep is deur Emil Paul geskryf, maar Liza het dit oor die jare ver

Die opwinding vir die tweede dag van die Potch Geesfees loop hoog met die amptelike aankondiging van Saterdag, 29 Augustus 2026, se gaskunstenaars. Die Lekwena Privaat Wildreservaat gaan gons met van die land se grootste stemme en mees geliefde verhoogpersoonlikhede. Die kunstenaars wat op die verhoog sal verskyn, sluit in: Tanya V Neil Somers Naledi Liezel Pieters Armand Steenkamp Appel Tanya V Die dinamiese Tanya V bring haar kenmerkende energie en kragtige stem na die Gees

Is daar iets besonders in Appel se “Genadewater”? Die geliefde Afrikaanse kunstenaar doen dit wéér met ’n splinternuwe enkelsnit wat nie net lekker op die oor val nie, maar ook ’n diep boodskap van hoop, liefde en genade dra. Image (Voorsien) : Coleske Groep Foto Krediet : Hendri Fourie Ná die sukses van sy vorige kortspeler keer hy terug met ’n liedjie wat beloof om oud én jonk aan die sing te kry met sy aansteeklike melodie en opregte boodskap. “Genadewater” handel oor die

South Africa’s legendary rock icons, The Staccatos, have officially wrapped up an unforgettable month-long tour of the Western Cape. Running from the 7th of May to the 31st of May, the tour proved exactly why this phenomenal band,originally established in 1961,remains one of the country’s most beloved musical treasures. Image (Facebook) : The Staccatos & Steve Ashley Crisscrossing the province to celebrate an incredible 65 years of making music together, the band left a trail

Ná twee suksesvolle samewerkings wat haar aan die Afrikaanse musiekbedryf bekend gestel het, is die talentvolle sangeres en liedjieskrywer Bella uiteindelik gereed om haar eie storie te vertel. Image (Voorsien) : Coleske Groep Foto Krediet : Hendri Fourie Met die vrystelling van haar eerste solo-Afrikaanse enkelsnit, “Mis Jy My Al”, gee sy luisteraars ’n eerlike blik op die emosies van verlange, herinneringe en onbeantwoorde vrae. Musiekliefhebbers het Bella verlede jaar leer

In a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people create, communicate and connect, South African artist Stephen Gawking is releasing a song that asks a deceptively simple question: what is it that makes creativity truly human? Image(Provided) : Devographic Music The answer lies at the heart of 'Manna', his new single featuring acclaimed vocalist Eva Morgan and celebrated rock performer Mark Haze, available on all platforms from Friday 19 June. Known as The

The annals of rock and roll history are filled with flamboyant showmen, but few matched the sheer, kinetic eccentricity of Rory Blackwell. A British-born drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and relentless entertainer, Blackwell carved out a legacy that was as much about superhuman endurance and blinding speed as it was about musical rhythm. Image : Wikipedia During the 1960s, his musical journey took him to South Africa, a vibrant chapter of his career characterized by frantic st

Steve Had Them Rocking Steve Ashley has a tremendous voice but he tends to over-use it in certain numbers and becomes too loud. Steve is undoubtedly a good stage personality and the way he presents a song adds to its flavour and verve. He had to cope with a dead audience last night but he managed to liven them up with his beaty rock n roll repertoire. His arrangement of Amerilo was unusual and Peacemaker was cool and relaxed. His jokes were rather old, but still laughable a

The world of opera has dimmed its lights. On April 27, 2026, South Africa lost one of its most luminous stars, Mimi Coertse, who passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Known with deep affection across the globe as "The Queen of the Night" and at home as "Onse Mimi," her departure marks the end of an extraordinary era for classical music. Image (Google) A Voice That Conquered the World Mimi Coertse was more than just a soprano; she was a pioneer. In the 1950s, a young woman

Brendan Peyper has long been the golden boy of the Afrikaans music industry, known for his infectious smile, "Boereseun" charm, and a voice that has soundtracked countless South African summers. Image(Facebook) : Brendan Peyper However, 2026 marks a pivotal shift for the artist. While his career continues to hit high notes, it is his personal life that has captured the nation's heart with the announcement of his engagement to Marise van der Westhuysen. The Road to "I Do": A J

From The Staccatos to Solo Stardom Steve Ashley, a former (and the current) lead vocalist of “The Staccatos”, has been a beacon in South Africa's music scene. Known for their hits like “Cry to Me” & “Butchers and Bakers”, The Staccatos were a seminal part of South Africa's vibrant musical landscape. Image (Facebook) : Steve Ashley Steve Ashley's journey from the frontman of one of South Africa's most successful bands to a solo artist has been marked by his exceptional vocal p

Die musiekbedryf is voortdurend aan die verander, maar vir die Vrystaatse kunstenaar Heino Robberts bly die missie onveranderd: om stories te vertel wat mense se harte raak. Foto : Voorsien deur Heino Robberts Na 20 jaar in die bedryf, navigeer Robberts nou die oorgang van fisiese CD’s na digitale platforms deur twee van sy mees betekenisvolle snitte, "Lewensdrome" en "As Jy In Liefde Glo," opnuut vry te stel. Hierdie liedjies, wat voorheen slegs op ’n solo-CD beskikbaar was,

Gemmerman, een van Suid-Afrika se mees eerlike en storiegedrewe Afrikaanse kunstenaars, stel sy nuutste enkelsnit “Wat Kan Ek Doen?” bekend , ’n opregte liefdesverhaal wat kwesbaarheid, lojaliteit en onvoorwaardelike omgee sentraal plaas. Foto (Verskaf deur LCP Produksies): Gemmerman Hierdie nuwe vrystelling bou voort op die momentum van Gemmerman se vorige suksesvolle enkelsnitte, insluitend “Hierdie is nog my land”, wat reeds meer as 54 000 strome op Spotify bereik het, “Ma

In the ever-evolving landscape of South African music, it takes more than just a catchy melody to cut through the noise. It takes grit, a relatable narrative, and an unapologetic sound that resonates with the heartbeat of the local scene. Image(Facebook) : Blixim Straat Enter Bliximstraat ,a band that isn’t just playing music; they’re capturing the essence of the modern South African experience. For those who haven’t yet had the pleasure of stumbling upon their high-energy se

On Wednesday, 17 December 2025 , the festive atmosphere at the grounds of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home will welcome one of Afrikaans music’s most versatile performers, Ruhan du Toit. Image(Facebook) : Ruhan Du Toit With the LiggieFees@Potch celebration running from 28 November through to 31 December, this mid-December slot offers the perfect mix of lights, music and community spirit, making Ruhan’s performance a must-see for both families and music-lovers alike. A Legacy of