Maskandi

Maskandi is a traditional Zulu music genre characterized by its vibrant blend of storytelling, rhythmic guitar play, and distinct vocal styles. Originating from South Africa, it often features intricate fingerpicking on the guitar, accompanied by concertinas, violins, and traditional Zulu instruments. The genre's lyrics typically explore themes of love, hardship, and social issues, delivered in a poetic and often conversational manner. Artists like Ichwane Lebhaca and Izingane Amakhosi exemplify maskandi's unique cultural fusion, reflecting the deep roots and evolving narrative of Zulu heritage through a modern musical lens.

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Inganono
Album - 16 Tracks - Released December 12, 2025

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071 Nelly The Master Beat
Abe Sibiya
Amasap
Amatshitshi Amhlophe
Amawele Ka Mamtshawe
Aubrey Qwana
Big Zulu
Buddy Sax
Buselaphi
IZINGANE ZOMA
Ichwane Lebhaca
Imithente
Inkunz' Emdaka
Inkunzi Emdaka
Ithwasa Langempela
Izingane Amakhosi
Izingqungqulu Zomhlaba
Izinsimbi (Umfiliseni No Mgqumeni)
LilyFaith
Makhadzi Entertainment
Malome Vector
Mgqashiyo Ndlovu
Mjolisi
Mr Vee Sholo
Naqua SA
Nomndayi
Nyon'Emhlophe
Pleasure Tsa Manyalo
Salabemsuma
Shabalala Rhythm
Shaka Zulu
Shebeshxt
Shushu Baby
Shushubaby
Simmy
Sjava
Umtshengiseni
Unkebenkebe
Vusi Ximba
Zee Nxumalo
Zee Nxumalo
Sjava
Shebeshxt
Makhadzi Entertainment
Naqua SA
Buddy Sax
Mjolisi
Big Zulu
Simmy
Pleasure Tsa Manyalo
Malome Vector
Aubrey Qwana
Mr Vee Sholo
IZINGANE ZOMA
071 Nelly The Master Beat
Shaka Zulu
Imithente
Shabalala Rhythm
Buselaphi
Izingane Amakhosi
Shushubaby
Ithwasa Langempela
Mgqashiyo Ndlovu
Vusi Ximba
LilyFaith
Ichwane Lebhaca
Umtshengiseni
Unkebenkebe
Amatshitshi Amhlophe
Nomndayi
Izingqungqulu Zomhlaba
Nyon'Emhlophe
Inkunzi Emdaka
Izinsimbi (Umfiliseni No Mgqumeni)
Inkunz' Emdaka
Shushu Baby
Salabemsuma
Amasap
Amawele Ka Mamtshawe
Abe Sibiya