Many singers’ talents are developed and shaped in choirs where they are given an opportunity to be part of the active members; some are also allowed to lead in songs.

The 28-year-old Shadrack Hlungwani, who sat around his older brother all the time and observed him as he was hewing wood and fashioning it into amazing pieces of art, has now created a museum at his home in Kwaaimani section of Valdezia.

Music lovers will be treated to some sterling live performances by some of Vhembe’s great singers and musicians during an annual music concert to be held at Siambe Tavern near Makwarela and Tshikweta village on Saturday (5 October).

Most artists spend many days alone, toiling in patience and determination, for they believe in the value of their craftmanship. This is also the case even in Vhembe District, where many of them still struggle to make their art viable because of the lack of a market.

Up-and-coming artists in Khubvi, Makonde and other surrounding areas stand to benefit a lot from a newly opened music studio.

The gifted Dakalo Terrence Mbedzi is determined to make waves in the fine-arts industry with his drawings.

A young reggae artist, Khuthadzo Tshirundu, better known as “Majasi”, has just released his second album, Tshifhinga (time).

Award-winning local artist Ndivhudzannyi ‘Makhadzi’ Ralivhona is making waves.

The evergreen gospel singer, Charles Thifhelimbilu Raliphaswa, has just released a new album, Dzula wo lindela (Vol 4).

Kenneth Mudau, better known as Not Guilty, was nominated in the best kwaito artist category for the upcoming Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards (MKHMA).

Since she was a young girl, all she has ever dreamed about was to be a famous actress and musician.

Music lovers around the province and other areas attended the eighth Phalaphala Royal Heritage and the third gospel festival in huge numbers at Nandoni last weekend.

One of Vhembe's top producers, Wanga Dunamis Mukwevho, has just released his long-awaited single compilation, comprising three new songs. This latest project is entitled Deeper.

An award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, radio presenter, actor and a worship leader of the Hillsong Church South Africa Worship, Kingdmusic, recently released his single, Nobody like you, featuring CalledOut Music.

“I suckled from the sungura breast from as early on in my life as I can remember. I was exposed to good music by excellent guitarists and vocalists whose music kept me dancing day and night.”