All systems are up and running for the Tshivenda Music Awards (Tshimas), following the launch held at the Khoroni Hotel last Saturday evening.

Many music fanatics love the music for its entertainment element and others also go for the catchy stage name of the artist, as is evinced in the talented Rol Dee's persona as a hip-hop artist.

A graduate of FUBA School of Drama and Visual Arts, Mulalo Masindi, has found his voice in the radio industry as a communicator who interacts with thousands of listeners every day.

A young Afro-soul and hip-hop artist is set to make a marked contribution to the music industry. The 23-year-old Raymond Makushu was born at Tshikhudini village, and his latest single is receiving massive airplay on Limpopo-based radio stations, including community radio stations.

A talented actor who excelled as a singer in the comedy-action movie Western Style has just released his latest album.

Some years ago, a Gauteng-based musician and producer, Sir McKleker, packed his bags and returned to Vhembe District with the sole purpose of grooming new musical talent and flinging them into stardom.

A Xitsonga reggae artist from Chabani village, known as Jake de Vocalist, is quickly making a name for himself with his original sounds.

“University of Venda, good day. Can I gladly help you?” This statement over the phone is synonymous with Thihumbelwi Reuben Magadani, the former friendly, sweet-voiced switchboard operator at the University of Venda who enjoyed his work to the fullest.

The idea of taking gospel music to the villages was given a thumbs-up by music lovers who braved the chilly weather to rub shoulders with their favourite gospel singers during the Shela Muya Night at the Makhuvha Apostolic Unity Church a fortnight ago.

Her sense of humour, captivating voice and personality keep listeners' ears glued to their radios. Her radio name is Bumbalicious – it's a combination of bumba and 'delicious' (as found in most English words that describe good things).

Musician Acolly Mandiza is fast building his empire in the R&B and Afropop music arena.

Growing up in a community where art is not considered a career can make one abandon one’s dreams.

The incredible Thabang Dustin Sithuga (24), better known as Skhumba de DJ, is a musical genius whose calling as a deejay came at a very young age.

Gospel artist Cedrick Mohale always knew that he was talented but initially doubted himself and did not believe that one day he would make a living out of singing.

People say no love is as real as first love. But if first love slaps the hardest, the first heartbreak cuts the deepest. Just as teenage love makes you think nobody can love you better, the first hurt makes you think nobody can ever love you.