![\"Lucky](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lucky-Dube1.jpg\")
<\/a>First on the line, is the late Lucky Dube. To say the truth, we all love reggae music but we sometimes get turned off when a sweet melody does nothing but praise marijuana or talk about dreadlocks. Lucky Dube understood that perfectly, and so he chose to give the world “nutritional” music without selling out his consciousness. And if the world loved him, then it’s because he chose to stand out by being totally different from the rest of the reggae artists. For this reason, he will perpetually be remembered by the world at large.<\/p>\n
2. Miriam Makeba<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Miriam](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miriam-Makeba.jpg\")
<\/a>grungecake.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe late Miriam Makeba, best known as Mama Africa, is the first South African singer to have gained tremendous world recognition in the 60s. Other than being a great musician, she was also a formidable fighter against apartheid. And until her death, she sang for justice, humanity and equality. She saw her country being reborn, and apparently as we speak, all the songs she sang in her classic albums like Sangoma and Pata Pata still constitute what we term as the greatest hits of all time.<\/p>\n
3. Soweto Gospel Choir<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Soweto](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soweto-Gospel-Choir.jpg\")
<\/a>weekendnotes.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe music that Soweto Gospel Choir releases is what the world best refers to as “food for the soul”. The group blends soulful voices to feed you with joyful gratitude, as well as spiritual and lasting energy. Actually, the group gained international recognition after releasing their first album, “Voices From Heaven,” which got them a number of international tours. In 2007, their blessed CD got a Grammy award as the best-traditional-world-music.<\/p>\n
\u00a04. Ladysmith Black Mambazo<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Ladysmith](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ladysmith-Black-Mambazo.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nLadies, let’s admit it; our hearts lighten up every time deep male voices grace our stereos in harmony. Their music makes us dream of a peaceful exotic land as our worries and troubles disappear into oblivion. Well, by that am not talking about any other music group, but the one and only Ladysmith Black Mombazo acapella group. So far, this group has over 50 albums, but the album that gave them international fame is the one they recorded with Paul Simon in 1986, “Graceland.” Since then, the group has enjoyed a number of sold-out international tours and an increased fan base from all corners of the world.<\/p>\n
5. Brenda Fassie<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"brenda](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brenda-fassie-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nBrenda Fassie, best known as the queen of African pop, is one of the well-acclaimed musicians from South Africa who enjoyed international fame. Until her death, which happened on May 9th, 2004, this singer and performer, toured different regions of the world while scooping a number of awards and sharing platforms with some of the greatest international musicians like Whitney Houston, Freshlyground, and Lionel Richie.<\/p>\n
6. Trevor Jones<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Trevor](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trevor-Jones.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTrevor Jones may not be that popular outside the film world, but some of his projects have actually managed to make him an international musician and one of the greatest from South Africa, as well. To be clear, Trevor Jones is a film music composer who has, so far, composed music for some of the world-renowned films like “the sender” and the “Nate and the Hayer.” Also, he’s credited for composing for “the last place on Earth” TV series. However, his success story and rise to international fame began in 1992 when he took his best score on “the last of the Monicons” (an extremely popular film for an Oscar consideration).<\/p>\n
\u00a07. Hugh Masekela<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Hugh](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hugh-Masekela1-1024x682.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nHugh Masekela, born on 4th April 1939, is a flugelhornist, cornetist, trumpeter, composer, and singer from South Africa. His music career began in 1959 when he–together with Dollar brand, Kippie Moekatsi, and Mokaya Ntshuko–formed the Jazz Epistles. Actually, that was the first African Jazz group to have ever recorded an LP and, as well, perform to a record-breaking audience in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Since then, he has managed to produce a number of international hit songs like “Grazing in the grass” and “UP UP and away” among others. Correspondingly, this South African musician has collaborated with some international artists like Paul Simon on “further to fly” and the Byrd on “So-you-want-to-be-a-Rock-and-Roll-Star” among others<\/p>\n
8. Freshlyground<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Freshlyground\"](\"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freshlyground.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nFreshlyground is an Afro-fusion band that was formed in 2002 in Cape Town. Interesting enough, this band has members from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, all who bring versatility to the music the group produces. That\u2019s to say the group blends different elements like African folk, blues, jazz, indie rock and Kwela in their music. The group gained an international recognition when they released their first very successful album, Nomvula that managed to hit double platinum. In 2010, they collaborated with Shakira to record the official song for the 2010 world cup that was held in South Africa, “Waka Waka.”<\/p>\n
9. Vusi Mahlasela<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>The late Miriam Makeba, best known as Mama Africa, is the first South African singer to have gained tremendous world recognition in the 60s. Other than being a great musician, she was also a formidable fighter against apartheid. And until her death, she sang for justice, humanity and equality. She saw her country being reborn, and apparently as we speak, all the songs she sang in her classic albums like Sangoma and Pata Pata still constitute what we term as the greatest hits of all time.<\/p>\n
3. Soweto Gospel Choir<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a>weekendnotes.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe music that Soweto Gospel Choir releases is what the world best refers to as “food for the soul”. The group blends soulful voices to feed you with joyful gratitude, as well as spiritual and lasting energy. Actually, the group gained international recognition after releasing their first album, “Voices From Heaven,” which got them a number of international tours. In 2007, their blessed CD got a Grammy award as the best-traditional-world-music.<\/p>\n
\u00a04. Ladysmith Black Mambazo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nLadies, let’s admit it; our hearts lighten up every time deep male voices grace our stereos in harmony. Their music makes us dream of a peaceful exotic land as our worries and troubles disappear into oblivion. Well, by that am not talking about any other music group, but the one and only Ladysmith Black Mombazo acapella group. So far, this group has over 50 albums, but the album that gave them international fame is the one they recorded with Paul Simon in 1986, “Graceland.” Since then, the group has enjoyed a number of sold-out international tours and an increased fan base from all corners of the world.<\/p>\n
5. Brenda Fassie<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nBrenda Fassie, best known as the queen of African pop, is one of the well-acclaimed musicians from South Africa who enjoyed international fame. Until her death, which happened on May 9th, 2004, this singer and performer, toured different regions of the world while scooping a number of awards and sharing platforms with some of the greatest international musicians like Whitney Houston, Freshlyground, and Lionel Richie.<\/p>\n
6. Trevor Jones<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nTrevor Jones may not be that popular outside the film world, but some of his projects have actually managed to make him an international musician and one of the greatest from South Africa, as well. To be clear, Trevor Jones is a film music composer who has, so far, composed music for some of the world-renowned films like “the sender” and the “Nate and the Hayer.” Also, he’s credited for composing for “the last place on Earth” TV series. However, his success story and rise to international fame began in 1992 when he took his best score on “the last of the Monicons” (an extremely popular film for an Oscar consideration).<\/p>\n
\u00a07. Hugh Masekela<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nHugh Masekela, born on 4th April 1939, is a flugelhornist, cornetist, trumpeter, composer, and singer from South Africa. His music career began in 1959 when he–together with Dollar brand, Kippie Moekatsi, and Mokaya Ntshuko–formed the Jazz Epistles. Actually, that was the first African Jazz group to have ever recorded an LP and, as well, perform to a record-breaking audience in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Since then, he has managed to produce a number of international hit songs like “Grazing in the grass” and “UP UP and away” among others. Correspondingly, this South African musician has collaborated with some international artists like Paul Simon on “further to fly” and the Byrd on “So-you-want-to-be-a-Rock-and-Roll-Star” among others<\/p>\n
8. Freshlyground<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nFreshlyground is an Afro-fusion band that was formed in 2002 in Cape Town. Interesting enough, this band has members from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, all who bring versatility to the music the group produces. That\u2019s to say the group blends different elements like African folk, blues, jazz, indie rock and Kwela in their music. The group gained an international recognition when they released their first very successful album, Nomvula that managed to hit double platinum. In 2010, they collaborated with Shakira to record the official song for the 2010 world cup that was held in South Africa, “Waka Waka.”<\/p>\n
9. Vusi Mahlasela<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>The music that Soweto Gospel Choir releases is what the world best refers to as “food for the soul”. The group blends soulful voices to feed you with joyful gratitude, as well as spiritual and lasting energy. Actually, the group gained international recognition after releasing their first album, “Voices From Heaven,” which got them a number of international tours. In 2007, their blessed CD got a Grammy award as the best-traditional-world-music.<\/p>\n
\u00a04. Ladysmith Black Mambazo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nLadies, let’s admit it; our hearts lighten up every time deep male voices grace our stereos in harmony. Their music makes us dream of a peaceful exotic land as our worries and troubles disappear into oblivion. Well, by that am not talking about any other music group, but the one and only Ladysmith Black Mombazo acapella group. So far, this group has over 50 albums, but the album that gave them international fame is the one they recorded with Paul Simon in 1986, “Graceland.” Since then, the group has enjoyed a number of sold-out international tours and an increased fan base from all corners of the world.<\/p>\n
5. Brenda Fassie<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nBrenda Fassie, best known as the queen of African pop, is one of the well-acclaimed musicians from South Africa who enjoyed international fame. Until her death, which happened on May 9th, 2004, this singer and performer, toured different regions of the world while scooping a number of awards and sharing platforms with some of the greatest international musicians like Whitney Houston, Freshlyground, and Lionel Richie.<\/p>\n
6. Trevor Jones<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nTrevor Jones may not be that popular outside the film world, but some of his projects have actually managed to make him an international musician and one of the greatest from South Africa, as well. To be clear, Trevor Jones is a film music composer who has, so far, composed music for some of the world-renowned films like “the sender” and the “Nate and the Hayer.” Also, he’s credited for composing for “the last place on Earth” TV series. However, his success story and rise to international fame began in 1992 when he took his best score on “the last of the Monicons” (an extremely popular film for an Oscar consideration).<\/p>\n
\u00a07. Hugh Masekela<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nHugh Masekela, born on 4th April 1939, is a flugelhornist, cornetist, trumpeter, composer, and singer from South Africa. His music career began in 1959 when he–together with Dollar brand, Kippie Moekatsi, and Mokaya Ntshuko–formed the Jazz Epistles. Actually, that was the first African Jazz group to have ever recorded an LP and, as well, perform to a record-breaking audience in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Since then, he has managed to produce a number of international hit songs like “Grazing in the grass” and “UP UP and away” among others. Correspondingly, this South African musician has collaborated with some international artists like Paul Simon on “further to fly” and the Byrd on “So-you-want-to-be-a-Rock-and-Roll-Star” among others<\/p>\n
8. Freshlyground<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nFreshlyground is an Afro-fusion band that was formed in 2002 in Cape Town. Interesting enough, this band has members from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, all who bring versatility to the music the group produces. That\u2019s to say the group blends different elements like African folk, blues, jazz, indie rock and Kwela in their music. The group gained an international recognition when they released their first very successful album, Nomvula that managed to hit double platinum. In 2010, they collaborated with Shakira to record the official song for the 2010 world cup that was held in South Africa, “Waka Waka.”<\/p>\n
9. Vusi Mahlasela<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLadies, let’s admit it; our hearts lighten up every time deep male voices grace our stereos in harmony. Their music makes us dream of a peaceful exotic land as our worries and troubles disappear into oblivion. Well, by that am not talking about any other music group, but the one and only Ladysmith Black Mombazo acapella group. So far, this group has over 50 albums, but the album that gave them international fame is the one they recorded with Paul Simon in 1986, “Graceland.” Since then, the group has enjoyed a number of sold-out international tours and an increased fan base from all corners of the world.<\/p>\n
5. Brenda Fassie<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nBrenda Fassie, best known as the queen of African pop, is one of the well-acclaimed musicians from South Africa who enjoyed international fame. Until her death, which happened on May 9th, 2004, this singer and performer, toured different regions of the world while scooping a number of awards and sharing platforms with some of the greatest international musicians like Whitney Houston, Freshlyground, and Lionel Richie.<\/p>\n
6. Trevor Jones<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nTrevor Jones may not be that popular outside the film world, but some of his projects have actually managed to make him an international musician and one of the greatest from South Africa, as well. To be clear, Trevor Jones is a film music composer who has, so far, composed music for some of the world-renowned films like “the sender” and the “Nate and the Hayer.” Also, he’s credited for composing for “the last place on Earth” TV series. However, his success story and rise to international fame began in 1992 when he took his best score on “the last of the Monicons” (an extremely popular film for an Oscar consideration).<\/p>\n
\u00a07. Hugh Masekela<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nHugh Masekela, born on 4th April 1939, is a flugelhornist, cornetist, trumpeter, composer, and singer from South Africa. His music career began in 1959 when he–together with Dollar brand, Kippie Moekatsi, and Mokaya Ntshuko–formed the Jazz Epistles. Actually, that was the first African Jazz group to have ever recorded an LP and, as well, perform to a record-breaking audience in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Since then, he has managed to produce a number of international hit songs like “Grazing in the grass” and “UP UP and away” among others. Correspondingly, this South African musician has collaborated with some international artists like Paul Simon on “further to fly” and the Byrd on “So-you-want-to-be-a-Rock-and-Roll-Star” among others<\/p>\n
8. Freshlyground<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nFreshlyground is an Afro-fusion band that was formed in 2002 in Cape Town. Interesting enough, this band has members from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, all who bring versatility to the music the group produces. That\u2019s to say the group blends different elements like African folk, blues, jazz, indie rock and Kwela in their music. The group gained an international recognition when they released their first very successful album, Nomvula that managed to hit double platinum. In 2010, they collaborated with Shakira to record the official song for the 2010 world cup that was held in South Africa, “Waka Waka.”<\/p>\n
9. Vusi Mahlasela<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBrenda Fassie, best known as the queen of African pop, is one of the well-acclaimed musicians from South Africa who enjoyed international fame. Until her death, which happened on May 9th, 2004, this singer and performer, toured different regions of the world while scooping a number of awards and sharing platforms with some of the greatest international musicians like Whitney Houston, Freshlyground, and Lionel Richie.<\/p>\n
6. Trevor Jones<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nTrevor Jones may not be that popular outside the film world, but some of his projects have actually managed to make him an international musician and one of the greatest from South Africa, as well. To be clear, Trevor Jones is a film music composer who has, so far, composed music for some of the world-renowned films like “the sender” and the “Nate and the Hayer.” Also, he’s credited for composing for “the last place on Earth” TV series. However, his success story and rise to international fame began in 1992 when he took his best score on “the last of the Monicons” (an extremely popular film for an Oscar consideration).<\/p>\n
\u00a07. Hugh Masekela<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nHugh Masekela, born on 4th April 1939, is a flugelhornist, cornetist, trumpeter, composer, and singer from South Africa. His music career began in 1959 when he–together with Dollar brand, Kippie Moekatsi, and Mokaya Ntshuko–formed the Jazz Epistles. Actually, that was the first African Jazz group to have ever recorded an LP and, as well, perform to a record-breaking audience in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Since then, he has managed to produce a number of international hit songs like “Grazing in the grass” and “UP UP and away” among others. Correspondingly, this South African musician has collaborated with some international artists like Paul Simon on “further to fly” and the Byrd on “So-you-want-to-be-a-Rock-and-Roll-Star” among others<\/p>\n
8. Freshlyground<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nFreshlyground is an Afro-fusion band that was formed in 2002 in Cape Town. Interesting enough, this band has members from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, all who bring versatility to the music the group produces. That\u2019s to say the group blends different elements like African folk, blues, jazz, indie rock and Kwela in their music. The group gained an international recognition when they released their first very successful album, Nomvula that managed to hit double platinum. In 2010, they collaborated with Shakira to record the official song for the 2010 world cup that was held in South Africa, “Waka Waka.”<\/p>\n
9. Vusi Mahlasela<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTrevor Jones may not be that popular outside the film world, but some of his projects have actually managed to make him an international musician and one of the greatest from South Africa, as well. To be clear, Trevor Jones is a film music composer who has, so far, composed music for some of the world-renowned films like “the sender” and the “Nate and the Hayer.” Also, he’s credited for composing for “the last place on Earth” TV series. However, his success story and rise to international fame began in 1992 when he took his best score on “the last of the Monicons” (an extremely popular film for an Oscar consideration).<\/p>\n
\u00a07. Hugh Masekela<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nHugh Masekela, born on 4th April 1939, is a flugelhornist, cornetist, trumpeter, composer, and singer from South Africa. His music career began in 1959 when he–together with Dollar brand, Kippie Moekatsi, and Mokaya Ntshuko–formed the Jazz Epistles. Actually, that was the first African Jazz group to have ever recorded an LP and, as well, perform to a record-breaking audience in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Since then, he has managed to produce a number of international hit songs like “Grazing in the grass” and “UP UP and away” among others. Correspondingly, this South African musician has collaborated with some international artists like Paul Simon on “further to fly” and the Byrd on “So-you-want-to-be-a-Rock-and-Roll-Star” among others<\/p>\n
8. Freshlyground<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nFreshlyground is an Afro-fusion band that was formed in 2002 in Cape Town. Interesting enough, this band has members from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, all who bring versatility to the music the group produces. That\u2019s to say the group blends different elements like African folk, blues, jazz, indie rock and Kwela in their music. The group gained an international recognition when they released their first very successful album, Nomvula that managed to hit double platinum. In 2010, they collaborated with Shakira to record the official song for the 2010 world cup that was held in South Africa, “Waka Waka.”<\/p>\n
9. Vusi Mahlasela<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nHugh Masekela, born on 4th April 1939, is a flugelhornist, cornetist, trumpeter, composer, and singer from South Africa. His music career began in 1959 when he–together with Dollar brand, Kippie Moekatsi, and Mokaya Ntshuko–formed the Jazz Epistles. Actually, that was the first African Jazz group to have ever recorded an LP and, as well, perform to a record-breaking audience in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Since then, he has managed to produce a number of international hit songs like “Grazing in the grass” and “UP UP and away” among others. Correspondingly, this South African musician has collaborated with some international artists like Paul Simon on “further to fly” and the Byrd on “So-you-want-to-be-a-Rock-and-Roll-Star” among others<\/p>\n
8. Freshlyground<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nFreshlyground is an Afro-fusion band that was formed in 2002 in Cape Town. Interesting enough, this band has members from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, all who bring versatility to the music the group produces. That\u2019s to say the group blends different elements like African folk, blues, jazz, indie rock and Kwela in their music. The group gained an international recognition when they released their first very successful album, Nomvula that managed to hit double platinum. In 2010, they collaborated with Shakira to record the official song for the 2010 world cup that was held in South Africa, “Waka Waka.”<\/p>\n
9. Vusi Mahlasela<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nFreshlyground is an Afro-fusion band that was formed in 2002 in Cape Town. Interesting enough, this band has members from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, all who bring versatility to the music the group produces. That\u2019s to say the group blends different elements like African folk, blues, jazz, indie rock and Kwela in their music. The group gained an international recognition when they released their first very successful album, Nomvula that managed to hit double platinum. In 2010, they collaborated with Shakira to record the official song for the 2010 world cup that was held in South Africa, “Waka Waka.”<\/p>\n