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The SAMA32 shortlist and North West hosting shift show South African music decentralising across Gqom, Maskandi, Amapiano, Jazz, Gospel, Hip-Hop and regional scenes.

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The SAMA32 shortlist and North West hosting shift show South African music decentralising across Gqom, Maskandi, Amapiano, Jazz, Gospel, Hip-Hop and regional scenes.

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2026-06-26SAMA32’s Shortlist Shows South African Music No Longer Has a Single Centrestory

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SAMA32’s Shortlist Shows South African Music No Longer Has a Single Centre

SAMA32’s shortlist shows a South African music industry no longer defined by one centre. From Durban Gqom to Maskandi, Amapiano, Jazz, Gospel and regional scenes, the country’s sound is spreading power across many hubs.

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