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

Claudio Rabe

Claudio Rabe

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Saint-Leu, Reunion

In operation since:

2022

Contact person:

Claudio Rabe

BIO

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Claudio Rabe, a singer-songwriter and performer, saw his professional path take a decisive turn when he chose to leave his career as a dancer to fully dedicate himself to music. Feeling that dance alone could not fully express the depth of his artistic nature, he found in music a way to transcend his art.

A year later, he was selected to perform at the Inouïs du Printemps de Bourges 2024, as well as at Sakifo and IOMMA. Claudio has since been riding a wave of creativity, releasing EPs and singles with bubbling energy. Through his music, he takes audiences on a deeply intimate journey, blending meditative states, trance, storytelling, and life lessons inspired by his home country, Madagascar.

Claudio recently completed a tour in Australia to present his new EP, Mosary (meaning “hunger” in Malagasy). After being programmed at the prestigious Woodford Folk Festival in Brisbane, he wrapped up the tour with a sold-out show at the bar It’s Still A Secret, which sold out in just three days. The performance led him to secure both a label and a manager in Australia. His upcoming album Mosary Deluxe, set for release in March 2026, will be recorded on the Sunshine Coast.

His ethno-rock style fuses the trance-like pulse of ternary rhythms like salegy, with guitar riffs and electronic sounds, brought to life by four spirited musicians who accompany him.

Mosary reveals the artist’s personality through a journey blending joy, poetry, and energy.

His influences span traditional Malagasy sounds, the beats and sharp lyricism of rap, and the legacy of artists such as the Wu-Tang Clan, whom he listened to during his teenage years.

His writing reflects the neighborhood life of his homeland, which nourished both his rebellious spirit and poetic voice.

Claudio’s live performances are known for their overflowing energy and their ability to electrify a crowd. A fusion of Fela Kuti and James Brown, his shows are fronted by a passionate artist who dances with true grace and sings with fierce intensity. His bandmates bring their own talents to the stage, contributing to a festive and immersive experience. Audiences never leave his performances unchanged. Claudio Rabe’s inner fire is ignited through movement and fueled by words.

FRANÇAIS

Claudio Rabe, auteur, compositeur et interprète, voit sa destinée professionnelle prendre un tournant lorsqu'il décide de quitter sa carrière de danseur pour se consacrer pleinement à la musique. Sentant que la danse ne suffisait pas à exprimer toute la profondeur de sa nature artistique, il trouve dans la musique un moyen de transcender son art.

Un an plus tard, il est programmé aux Inouïs du Printemps de Bourges 2024, ainsi qu'au Sakifo, Iomma... Claudio enchaîne alors créations, EP et singles, avec une énergie créative bouillonnante. À travers sa musique, Claudio transporte son public dans un voyage profondément intime, mêlant méditations, transe, récits et leçons de vie inspirées de son pays d'origine, Madagascar.

Claudio a récemment terminé une tournée en Australie pour présenter son nouvel EP intitulé Mosary (signifiant «la faim» en malgache). Après avoir été programmé au prestigieux Woodford Folk Festival à Brisbane, il a conclu cette série de concerts en beauté avec une performance au bar It's Still A Secret, qui a été affiché complet en seulement trois jours et ce qui lui a permis de trouver un label et un manager sur place. Le prochain album "Mosary Deluxe" sortie prévue en mars 2026 sera enregistré sur la Sunshine Coast en Australie. 

Son style ethno rock mélange la transe du rythme ternaire : le salegy, des riffs de guitares et des sonorités éléctro et cela grâce aux quatre musiciens fougueux qui l'entourent.

Mosary dévoile la personnalité de l'artiste au travers d'un voyage mélangeant joie, poésie et énergie.

Ses influences circulent entre les sonorités traditionnelles malgaches, les beats et les paroles incisives du rap, et l'héritage des artistes comme le Wu-Tang Clan (groupe qu'il a écouté pendant son adolescence). 

Son écriture est le reflet de la vie de quartier de son pays d'origine qui a nourri son esprit rebelle et poétique. 

Les performances live de Claudio sont connues pour leurs énergies débordantes et leur capacité à faire vibrer la foule. Une fusion entre Fela Kuti et James Brown, un show avec un artiste enthousiaste, qui danse véritablement avec grâce et chante avec fougue. Ses complices partagent leurs talents qui participent à cet esprit de fête. Le public ne ressort jamais indemne de ses prestations. Le feu intérieur de Claudio Rabe est provoqué par le corps et engagé par les mots.

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