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Feather Awards 2026 in SA: All the nominees

Feather Awards 2026 in SA: All the nominees

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

Milk + Cookies Festival to return to South Africa in January 2027

Milk + Cookies Festival to return to South Africa in January 2027

Snapchat adds AI tools that turn chats into songs for Lens+ subscribers

Snapchat adds AI tools that turn chats into songs for Lens+ subscribers

Kenya: Tommy WÁ and Labdi to perform in Nairobi as part of MobiArts Tour

Kenya: Tommy WÁ and Labdi to perform in Nairobi as part of MobiArts Tour

Roster launches Star Power tool to compare artists using public music data

Roster launches Star Power tool to compare artists using public music data

Egypt: TooFuse release debut album ‘Earth’ after Montpellier performance

Egypt: TooFuse release debut album ‘Earth’ after Montpellier performance

Sacem, Deezer launch professional music service for independent businesses

Sacem, Deezer launch professional music service for independent businesses

Benin: SIMA to hold third edition in November

Benin: SIMA to hold third edition in November

Uganda: Afrigo Band co-founder Moses Matovu dies aged 77

Uganda: Afrigo Band co-founder Moses Matovu dies aged 77

South Africa to launch Creative Biz Fund for creative enterprises

South Africa to launch Creative Biz Fund for creative enterprises

SA: Bassline co-owner Paige Jean Holmes dies

SA: Bassline co-owner Paige Jean Holmes dies

NEFCISA

NEFCISA

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) is proud of its partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) as a Strategic Implementing Partner (SIP) for its Social Employment Fund (SEF). Through this collaboration, MIAF is running a national programme that is creating jobs, addressing skills gaps, and strengthening South Africa's creative industries — in line with the SEF's overarching goal to generate work for the common good and build community value through employment, social contribution, and inclusive economic participation. Operating under the banner NEFCISA (National Employment Facility for Creative Industries in South Africa), the initiative is recruiting and training participants, matching them with host organisations, and has already placed 1 500 workers across the country — surpassing its original target of 1 000. NEFCISA is delivered through a network of 20 host organisations spanning five provinces, who are actively hosting participants and contributing to work for the common good across South Africa's creative and cultural industries. Key Objectives: Support employment and entrepreneurship in the creative industries. Offer skills development and training programmes. Foster partnerships between public and private creative sectors. Promote South African creativity at both provincial and national levels Foster community development through social contribution.

ACCES

ACCES

ACCES Conference and Showcase Festival is Africa's leading music industry gathering, bringing together the people shaping the future of the continent's music business. Artists, entrepreneurs, executives, investors, policymakers and cultural leaders from across Africa and around the world come to ACCES to build partnerships, exchange ideas, discover talent and create new business opportunities. Since its launch in 2017, ACCES has become the continent's premier platform for professional exchange and music market development. Combining a high-level conference with a curated showcase festival, networking, exhibitions and industry programmes, ACCES offers a unique space where creativity meets business and where African music connects with the global industry.

Gender@Work

Gender@Work

Music In Africa Gender @ Work is a three-year training programme aimed at upskilling and increasing the participation of female professionals in the African music sector. Launched by the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) in April 2019, the programme is connected to the MIAF’s ACCES music conference – a pan-African event held in a different African country every year. This connection enables the programme to reach new participants in a different African country every year. The programme marks the beginning of a more concerted effort by the Foundation to support the participation and inclusion of women in all facets of its programmes and the music sector in Africa as a whole. Over the three years, the programme will aim to address gender imbalances in the sector through training, lobbying, facilitating knowledge exchange and dialogues that foster the interest of women. The broader objectives of the programme are to: Provide industry training for women on critical music industry skills, focusing on: Stage management Electronic music production and recording Music business management Technical knowledge Provide an opportunity for both professional and aspiring women to benefit from the Music In Africa network and its broad range of activities in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Provide a solution-based platform in the form of a round table at ACCES with a view to identify challenges, discuss opportunities and lobby for the interests of female practitioners. Offer participants the opportunity to benefit from programmes offered by MIAF’s partners. Increase access to educational materials. Integrate participants in the broader ACCES programme to maximise experience and exposure to the industry. Record and present training materials on the www.musicinafrica.net, including but not limited to tutorials, templates and other best-practice materials. Communicate women-based themes that support the initiatives and messages of the programme. MAIN TRAINING ACTIVITIES Training in first country (Ghana): In the first year, participants will be trained on all aspects of stage management by a team of experienced stage managers from 10 to 17 November 2019. The programme will offer robust classroom training as well as practical, hands-on training in which participants will also be given the opportunity to manage various aspects of the ACCES performance programme. Training in second country: The second training iteration will take place at ACCES 2020 when the programme will diversify its course to include music production lessons and training on other music business topics. A round-table platform will also be introduced to coincide with the ACCES programme. Training in third country: The third training iteration will take place at ACCES 2021 in a different country, offering an advanced course. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? As a participant, facilitator or trainer: The programme enrolls up to 12 trainees every year. All opportunities are advertised publicly on this website, and will be added to this page. Please keep checking this page for new calls (below under UPDATES & CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES). As a partner Please contact Claire Metais at [email protected]. APPLY The call for applications for 2020 will be announced soon. The Music In Africa Gender @ Work programme is made possible with the support of the Prince Claus Fund, Siemens Stiftung and Goethe-Institut.

Sound Connects Fund

Sound Connects Fund

For cultural and creative practitioners and organisations operating in southern Africa, access to funding remains a major challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a massive impact on government policy, spending and the economy in general, and has seen spending on culture being moved further down the list of priorities. Further, the cultural and creative industries repeatedly cite four main areas where investment is needed for growth, which are increased visibility, mobility including access to new markets, finance and support structures.

Instrument Building And Repair Project

Instrument Building And Repair Project

Experience the Vibrations African Instruments Exhibition online in 3D

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Artists (48,141) Organizations, Networks & Associations (4,628) Artist Service Providers (4,436) Music Education (3,169) Archives & Media (518) Events & Venues (227)

Composers, arrangers & songwriters

Session artists

Choirs, orchestras & ensembles

Magazine

News Reviews Features Themes Gig Guide

Feather Awards 2026 in SA: All the nominees

Feather Awards 2026 in SA: All the nominees

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

Milk + Cookies Festival to return to South Africa in January 2027

Milk + Cookies Festival to return to South Africa in January 2027

Snapchat adds AI tools that turn chats into songs for Lens+ subscribers

Snapchat adds AI tools that turn chats into songs for Lens+ subscribers

Kenya: Tommy WÁ and Labdi to perform in Nairobi as part of MobiArts Tour

Kenya: Tommy WÁ and Labdi to perform in Nairobi as part of MobiArts Tour

Roster launches Star Power tool to compare artists using public music data

Roster launches Star Power tool to compare artists using public music data

Egypt: TooFuse release debut album ‘Earth’ after Montpellier performance

Egypt: TooFuse release debut album ‘Earth’ after Montpellier performance

Sacem, Deezer launch professional music service for independent businesses

Sacem, Deezer launch professional music service for independent businesses

Benin: SIMA to hold third edition in November

Benin: SIMA to hold third edition in November

Uganda: Afrigo Band co-founder Moses Matovu dies aged 77

Uganda: Afrigo Band co-founder Moses Matovu dies aged 77

South Africa to launch Creative Biz Fund for creative enterprises

South Africa to launch Creative Biz Fund for creative enterprises

SA: Bassline co-owner Paige Jean Holmes dies

SA: Bassline co-owner Paige Jean Holmes dies

Projects

NEFCISA

NEFCISA

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) is proud of its partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) as a Strategic Implementing Partner (SIP) for its Social Employment Fund (SEF). Through this collaboration, MIAF is running a national programme that is creating jobs, addressing skills gaps, and strengthening South Africa's creative industries — in line with the SEF's overarching goal to generate work for the common good and build community value through employment, social contribution, and inclusive economic participation. Operating under the banner NEFCISA (National Employment Facility for Creative Industries in South Africa), the initiative is recruiting and training participants, matching them with host organisations, and has already placed 1 500 workers across the country — surpassing its original target of 1 000. NEFCISA is delivered through a network of 20 host organisations spanning five provinces, who are actively hosting participants and contributing to work for the common good across South Africa's creative and cultural industries. Key Objectives: Support employment and entrepreneurship in the creative industries. Offer skills development and training programmes. Foster partnerships between public and private creative sectors. Promote South African creativity at both provincial and national levels Foster community development through social contribution.

ACCES

ACCES

ACCES Conference and Showcase Festival is Africa's leading music industry gathering, bringing together the people shaping the future of the continent's music business. Artists, entrepreneurs, executives, investors, policymakers and cultural leaders from across Africa and around the world come to ACCES to build partnerships, exchange ideas, discover talent and create new business opportunities. Since its launch in 2017, ACCES has become the continent's premier platform for professional exchange and music market development. Combining a high-level conference with a curated showcase festival, networking, exhibitions and industry programmes, ACCES offers a unique space where creativity meets business and where African music connects with the global industry.

Gender@Work

Gender@Work

Music In Africa Gender @ Work is a three-year training programme aimed at upskilling and increasing the participation of female professionals in the African music sector. Launched by the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) in April 2019, the programme is connected to the MIAF’s ACCES music conference – a pan-African event held in a different African country every year. This connection enables the programme to reach new participants in a different African country every year. The programme marks the beginning of a more concerted effort by the Foundation to support the participation and inclusion of women in all facets of its programmes and the music sector in Africa as a whole. Over the three years, the programme will aim to address gender imbalances in the sector through training, lobbying, facilitating knowledge exchange and dialogues that foster the interest of women. The broader objectives of the programme are to: Provide industry training for women on critical music industry skills, focusing on: Stage management Electronic music production and recording Music business management Technical knowledge Provide an opportunity for both professional and aspiring women to benefit from the Music In Africa network and its broad range of activities in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Provide a solution-based platform in the form of a round table at ACCES with a view to identify challenges, discuss opportunities and lobby for the interests of female practitioners. Offer participants the opportunity to benefit from programmes offered by MIAF’s partners. Increase access to educational materials. Integrate participants in the broader ACCES programme to maximise experience and exposure to the industry. Record and present training materials on the www.musicinafrica.net, including but not limited to tutorials, templates and other best-practice materials. Communicate women-based themes that support the initiatives and messages of the programme. MAIN TRAINING ACTIVITIES Training in first country (Ghana): In the first year, participants will be trained on all aspects of stage management by a team of experienced stage managers from 10 to 17 November 2019. The programme will offer robust classroom training as well as practical, hands-on training in which participants will also be given the opportunity to manage various aspects of the ACCES performance programme. Training in second country: The second training iteration will take place at ACCES 2020 when the programme will diversify its course to include music production lessons and training on other music business topics. A round-table platform will also be introduced to coincide with the ACCES programme. Training in third country: The third training iteration will take place at ACCES 2021 in a different country, offering an advanced course. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? As a participant, facilitator or trainer: The programme enrolls up to 12 trainees every year. All opportunities are advertised publicly on this website, and will be added to this page. Please keep checking this page for new calls (below under UPDATES & CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES). As a partner Please contact Claire Metais at [email protected]. APPLY The call for applications for 2020 will be announced soon. The Music In Africa Gender @ Work programme is made possible with the support of the Prince Claus Fund, Siemens Stiftung and Goethe-Institut.

Sound Connects Fund

Sound Connects Fund

For cultural and creative practitioners and organisations operating in southern Africa, access to funding remains a major challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a massive impact on government policy, spending and the economy in general, and has seen spending on culture being moved further down the list of priorities. Further, the cultural and creative industries repeatedly cite four main areas where investment is needed for growth, which are increased visibility, mobility including access to new markets, finance and support structures.

Instrument Building And Repair Project

Instrument Building And Repair Project

Experience the Vibrations African Instruments Exhibition online in 3D

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Kaya Byinshii

Kaya Byinshii

Solo artists

Kigali, Rwanda

In operation since:

2020

Contact person:

Kaya Byinshii

Email

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BIO

Calene Ingabire, professionally known as Kaya Byinshii, is a renowned Rwandese artist excelling as a singer, songwriter, performer, and actress. Inspired by her cultural roots, blues melodies, and spiritual faith, Byinshii burst onto the music scene in 2020 with her EP "Nyabyinshi" a powerful tribute to Rwandese spirituality released under Green Ferry Music.

In 2022, Byinshii launched her debut album titled "Ukwiyuburura," which marked the beginning of her unique sonic journey, earning her the moniker "Volcano" for her explosive talent and energy. This milestone picked her recognition as a finalist in the prestigious Prix Decouvertes/RFI competition in 2021 and again in 2023.

Byinshii embarked on a groundbreaking "Africa Tour" from May to June 2023, captivating audiences across Bujumbura, Kampala, Alger, Annaba, Constantine, Oran, Tlemcen, Djibouti, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and concluding the tour in her hometown of Kigali, further solidified her status as a rising star on the global stage.

Beyond her musical talents, Byinshii's versatility shines through as an actress. Since March 2024, she has been featured in the Kinyarwanda-adapted stage production of "Gahugu Gato/Petit Pays" by Gael Faye, directed by Frederic Fisbach and Didacienne Nibagwire, contributing as both a music composer and actress.

Currently, Byinshii is immersed in the creative process, writing and conceptualizing her next studio project, poised to further cement her legacy as a multifaceted artist pushing boundaries and captivating audiences worldwide.

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Kaya Byinshii

Kaya Byinshii

Music

Drown (feat. 1key)

Kaya

03:01

Turakina

Kaya

03:00

Migezi (Outro) [feat. Bill Ruzima]

Kaya

03:47

Piece by Piece

Kaya

03:12

Lose Control (feat. Mucyo)

Kaya

02:31

Dive

Kaya

02:20

Mbwira Nkubwire

Kaya

03:31

Mana y'i Rwanda (Intro)

Kaya

04:08

Burn

Kaya

03:29

Edeni

Kaya

03:04

Hunger and Thirst

Kaya

03:25

Be. Li. Eve

Kaya

02:50

Kaya Byinshii

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#concert 📌 09. October 📍 Institut Français, Kigali the Queen invited you! Ntuzabure! #livemusic

September 28, 2026

🎶 Kusonga mbele, hakurudi nyuma “forward, there’s no going back” The Life Of Champions out! #fyp

🎶 Kusonga mbele, hakurudi nyuma “forward, there’s no going back” The Life Of Champions out! #fyp

September 26, 2026

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Live Music in Kigali 🇷🇼 📌 09. October, at Institut Français, Hassan Mahenge 🇹🇿 #jazz #music

September 23, 2026

📌 Don’t miss 🎶 Live Nyinshii 🎶 09.October 📍Institut Français, Kigali #jazz #livemusic #october

📌 Don’t miss 🎶 Live Nyinshii 🎶 09.October 📍Institut Français, Kigali #jazz #livemusic #october

September 18, 2026

🎶 📌 Catch the next edition 09.OCT at Institut Français, Kigali📍#livemusic #jazz #cover #fyp

🎶 📌 Catch the next edition 09.OCT at Institut Français, Kigali📍#livemusic #jazz #cover #fyp

September 17, 2026

Comment “Oud” if you know the instrument 🔊 @LiveNyinshii Rdv 09.OCT 📍 Institut Français, Rwanda

Comment “Oud” if you know the instrument 🔊 @LiveNyinshii Rdv 09.OCT 📍 Institut Français, Rwanda

September 15, 2026

(Cover) A Change Is Gonna Come - Kaya Byinshii @LiveNyinshii #achangeisgonnacome #coversong #music

(Cover) A Change Is Gonna Come - Kaya Byinshii @LiveNyinshii #achangeisgonnacome #coversong #music

September 11, 2026

🎶 Live Nyinshii 🇷🇼 is back 09.October!!! Follow @LiveNyinshii for more details. #livemusic #fyp

🎶 Live Nyinshii 🇷🇼 is back 09.October!!! Follow @LiveNyinshii for more details. #livemusic #fyp

September 9, 2026

Full #performance #outnow ! Live Nyinshii #happening again Friday Dec.12 at L’Espace📍KN297 St #fyp

Full #performance #outnow ! Live Nyinshii #happening again Friday Dec.12 at L’Espace📍KN297 St #fyp

December 8, 2025

Dec.12 if you’re in #kigali 🇷🇼 you need to be at L’Espace 📍 8PM for magical #livemusic #fusion

Dec.12 if you’re in #kigali 🇷🇼 you need to be at L’Espace 📍 8PM for magical #livemusic #fusion

December 2, 2025

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 🗓️ DEC.12 at @Lespacerw 📍 #livemusic #kigali #fypシ #rwandanmusic #musician

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 🗓️ DEC.12 at @Lespacerw 📍 #livemusic #kigali #fypシ #rwandanmusic #musician

December 1, 2025

#musicfestival #newmusic #zanzibar #rwandanmusic #singer #cinematic #fypシ

#musicfestival #newmusic #zanzibar #rwandanmusic #singer #cinematic #fypシ

November 5, 2025

#live #newmusic #outnow #rwandanmusic #jazz #fypシ #singer #cinematic #street

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October 31, 2025

#newmusic The Life Of Champions #street Series w/ DirectorK🎥 #fypシ #cinematic #rwandanmusic #viral

#newmusic The Life Of Champions #street Series w/ DirectorK🎥 #fypシ #cinematic #rwandanmusic #viral

October 29, 2025

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October 21, 2025

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