Clauds has been singing for decades, but her debut full-length album is making her popular among music lovers. Entitled Identity, the album is worth listening to as both sound and lyrics are of high quality.

"I make music for people who believe in the truth. No story is too big or small, music is power and Hip Hop saved me."

Xitsonga traditional music maestro Mashele Autley Maluleke, known as Captain Mashele, delights in his ability to deliver messages in a variety of languages through music.

Phalaphala FM’s listeners woke up to a pleasant surprise last Friday. They were greeted with the unique and soothing sounds of Hani Mutele’s latest song, Funzani, which looks set to become a hit.

A Letter to My Mentee, a guidebook to make the transition between high school and tertiary education less daunting, was recently written and compiled by Rotondwa Masindi from the rural village of Mushiru-Tshaulu, just outside Thohoyandou.

Kay-Gee Splodge is a young singer, rapper, and composer whose talent speaks volumes. He sings in a wide range of genres, and seems to excel in Afro-pop, hip-hop and kwaito.

After releasing many singles as build-up to his full-length project, Micah Da Music finally produced a mixtape entitled Room for Improvement.

Mike Tuney recently released his first album, I Wish I Could.

In an effort to motivate women, Ndikandafhi Nemafhuohoni, an author from Musina, has just published her book, Women of strength.

“Gospel music can heal, teach the Word of God, sooth the soul, and restore broken hearts. If you are in the gospel music industry for money, name, or fame, just know deep in your heart that you are deceiving yourself. Gospel singers are here to destroy the plans of the devil and to save lives.” So says rising gospel music star Awedzani Florence Mutele of Ha-Makuya.

Reitumetse Thipe, also known by the stage name Reiiitz, has her heart in Limpopo and most particularly in Vhembe District. This became evident when she organised some performances in the district, but all her gigs were cancelled prematurely because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Walter Nkuna and Udozadoza Express are currently in the studio, cooking up a rhumba storm that will be released in due time this year.

The fertile, evergreen village of Matangari near Makonde is famously known for producing delicious sweet potatoes and fresh vegetables. What most people might not be aware of is that this village is also home to blossoming musical talent.

Jemson Hasani Novela (68), who goes by the stage name of Jerome Nhlalala Brothers, continues to make his artistic mark in the music industry, and this is seen in the release of his latest album, Ma Komba Ndlela.

Mpho Maguwelele (23), well known as Zex Mr Pain from Itsani (23), is a young man living with a disability but does not allow it to stand in his way as he establishes himself as a social persona.