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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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Folk World Traditional Music Regional Music Indigenous Music African Traditional African Storytelling Music

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African Traditional African Folk Afrobeat South African Music Traditional African Tribal Music World Afro Soul Afropop Contemporary R&b

Latest Maskandi Release

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Album - 15 Tracks - Released March 28, 2025

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Sjava

IZINGANE ZOMA

Shaka Zulu

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March 28, 2025

MOZART
Shaka Zulu
15 tracks
March 28

Ça Gold
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
March 28

Wouaw
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
February 28

Récidiviste
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
January 31

Inkanyezi (Live)
Sjava
5 tracks
January 27

SEL CHANS
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
January 24

Mngani (Jnr SA Remix)
Darque•
Sjava•
Jnr SA
1 tracks
January 10

Bonnie & Clyde
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
December 30, 2024

ZYÉ OUVÈ (OutsideBro)
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
December 14

Medellin 2
Jozii•
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
November 15

Amathambo Kagogo
Imithente
7 tracks
November 15

uPoison (Remix)
Imithente
1 tracks
November 8

Amathambo Kagogo
Imithente
1 tracks
September 20

Inkunzi yaseMampondweni
Inkunzi Emdaka
6 tracks
September 13

UShuni wakwaBhaca
Ichwane Lebhaca
6 tracks
July 29

Automatik
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
June 28

Love is still the answer
Sjava•
Soweto Gospel Choir
1 tracks
June 21

Tholakuwe (feat. Young Stunna)
Sjava•
Blxckie
1 tracks
May 10

Isibuko (Deluxe)
Sjava
22 tracks
April 26

Ngibongiseni
Sjava
1 tracks
March 15

ZULU OMNYAMA
Ichwane Lebhaca
4 tracks
February 28

Ithuna likanondindwa
Nyon'Emhlophe
14 tracks
February 2

Sale Époque
Shaka Zulu•
Mercenaire
1 tracks
December 8, 2023

Umfazi Womuntu Enqunu
IZINGANE ZOMA
10 tracks
November 24

Bayasazi
Amawele Ka Mamtshawe
1 tracks
November 21

Impisi
Amasap
14 tracks
October 13

A PA LÔ
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
August 25

Ingunaphakade
Zaba•
Sjava
1 tracks
August 25

I'm Happy
Shabalala Rhythm
11 tracks
August 11

Last Call
PatricKxxLee•
Sjava•
KindlyNxsh
1 tracks
June 9

Umntu
Bravo Le Roux•
Sjava
1 tracks
May 12

Ukhamba
Sjava•
Big Zulu
12 tracks
April 28

Mngani
Darque•
Sjava
1 tracks
April 14

Apple Music Home Session: Sjava
Sjava
3 tracks
March 31

Amangqim’ngqimu
Imithente
12 tracks
March 24

Umbayimbayi
Sjava•
Big Zulu
1 tracks
February 24

S'kushaya Isdakwa
Imithente
1 tracks
February 24

Wanqaba uZulu
Imithente
1 tracks
January 27

Isibuko
Sjava
18 tracks
December 16, 2022

Ngiyesaba
IZINGANE ZOMA
11 tracks

March 28, 2025

MOZART
Shaka Zulu
15 tracks
January 31

Inkanyezi (Live)
Sjava
5 tracks
November 15, 2024

Amathambo Kagogo
Imithente
7 tracks
September 20

Inkunzi yaseMampondweni
Inkunzi Emdaka
6 tracks
September 13

UShuni wakwaBhaca
Ichwane Lebhaca
6 tracks
May 10

Isibuko (Deluxe)
Sjava
22 tracks
March 15

ZULU OMNYAMA
Ichwane Lebhaca
4 tracks
February 28

Ithuna likanondindwa
Nyon'Emhlophe
14 tracks
December 8, 2023

Umfazi Womuntu Enqunu
IZINGANE ZOMA
10 tracks
November 21

Impisi
Amasap
14 tracks
August 25

I'm Happy
Shabalala Rhythm
11 tracks
May 12

Ukhamba
Sjava•
Big Zulu
12 tracks
March 31

Amangqim’ngqimu
Imithente
12 tracks
January 27

Isibuko
Sjava
18 tracks
December 16, 2022

Ngiyesaba
IZINGANE ZOMA
11 tracks
May 27

You'll Never Walk Alone
Shaka Zulu
7 tracks
April 7

Winja Mgodoy I
Amasap
15 tracks
January 21

Shup Up Uzolimala
Amawele Ka Mamtshawe
12 tracks
December 3, 2021

E-Phoenix
IZINGANE ZOMA
10 tracks
October 1

Umsebenzi (Gold Deluxe)
Sjava
9 tracks

March 28, 2025

Wouaw
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
March 28

Ça Gold
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
February 28

Récidiviste
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
January 27

SEL CHANS
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
January 24

Mngani (Jnr SA Remix)
Darque•
Sjava•
Jnr SA
1 tracks
January 10

Bonnie & Clyde
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
December 30, 2024

ZYÉ OUVÈ (OutsideBro)
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
December 14

Medellin 2
Jozii•
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
November 15

uPoison (Remix)
Imithente
1 tracks
November 8

Amathambo Kagogo
Imithente
1 tracks
July 29

Automatik
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
June 28

Love is still the answer
Sjava•
Soweto Gospel Choir
1 tracks
June 21

Tholakuwe (feat. Young Stunna)
Sjava•
Blxckie
1 tracks
April 26

Ngibongiseni
Sjava
1 tracks
February 2

Sale Époque
Shaka Zulu•
Mercenaire
1 tracks
November 24, 2023

Bayasazi
Amawele Ka Mamtshawe
1 tracks
October 13

A PA LÔ
Shaka Zulu
1 tracks
August 25

Ingunaphakade
Zaba•
Sjava
1 tracks
August 11

Last Call
PatricKxxLee•
Sjava•
KindlyNxsh
1 tracks
June 9

Umntu
Bravo Le Roux•
Sjava
1 tracks