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Albums from South Africa

59 albums on the site's lists are by artists from South Africa, among them Tyla, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Johnny Clegg & Savuka and Hugh Masekela. The albums on the most lists come first.

The site has a list for it: Music of South Africa.

Genres

  • Afro-pop 11
  • Electronic 10
  • Jazz 10
  • Hip hop 9
  • House 8
  • Kwaito 8
  • Folk 6
  • Mbaqanga 6

Decades

  • 1960s 7
  • 1970s 6
  • 1980s 12
  • 1990s 10
  • 2000s 7
  • 2010s 12
  • 2020s 5

All 59

  1. TYLATyla 2024 · on 2 lists
  2. Shaka ZuluLadysmith Black Mambazo 1987 · on 2 lists
  3. Third World ChildJohnny Clegg & Savuka 1987 · on 2 lists
  4. The Promise of a FutureHugh Masekela 1968 · on 2 lists
  5. Miriam MakebaMiriam Makeba 1960 · on 2 lists
  6. PrisonerLucky Dube 1989 · on 2 lists
  7. Cold FactRodriguez 1970
  8. JerusalemaMaster KG 2020
  9. Where Is Home / Hae ke KaeAbel Selaocoe 2022
  10. Trading ChangeJeremy Loops 2014
  11. $O$Die Antwoord 2010
  12. NomvulaFreshlyground 2004
  13. Home BrewedBlack Coffee 2007
  14. Home Is Where The Music IsHugh Masekela 1972
  15. Yakhal' InkomoMankunku Quartet 1968
  16. Caught in the LoopGoldFish 2008
  17. Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of BreathChris McGregor's Brotherhood Of Breath 1971
  18. I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & DustKabza De Small 2020
  19. Limpopo Champions LeagueSho Madjozi 2018
  20. AsylumUncle Waffles 2023
  21. Scorpion KingsDJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small 2019
  22. UrbanzuluBusi Mhlongo 1999
  23. LoliweZahara 2011
  24. Mango GrooveMango Groove 1989
  25. Strings and BlingNasty C 2018
  26. Mshini WamSpoek Mathambo 2010
  27. HalloweenTKZee 1998
  28. LevelsAKA 2014
  29. Soul in MindLira 2008
  30. Gqom Queen, Vol. 1Babes Wodumo 2016
  31. KwelaMafikizolo 2003
  32. Thank You Mr. D.J.Yvonne Chaka Chaka 1986
  33. FootprintsTuks 2012
  34. Letta Mbulu SingsLetta Mbulu 1970
  35. MantombazaneSoul Brothers 1978
  36. Chant of the MarchingSipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse 1989
  37. Universal MenJohnny Clegg & Juluka 1979
  38. ImbizoPhuzekhemisi 1992
  39. The ConcertoBongo Maffin 1999
  40. TsholofeloCassper Nyovest 2014
  41. SankomotaSankomota 1983
  42. Shwele BabaRebecca Malope 1995
  43. ZimologyZim Ngqawana 1998
  44. Boom ShakaBoom Shaka 1994
  45. When You Come BackVusi Mahlasela 1992
  46. Black PresidentBrenda Fassie 1989
  47. Mmalo-WeBayeté and Jabu Khanyile 1993
  48. IsikweletuShabalala Rhythm 2010
  49. We Don't Need WarChicco 1987
  50. UnembezaBhekumuzi Luthuli 2008
  51. KaffirArthur 1995
  52. BhambathaZola 2001
  53. Bright BlueBright Blue 1984
  54. Duke Ellington Presents The Dollar Brand TrioThe Dollar Brand Trio 1963
  55. Fire, Passion and EcstasyStimela 1984
  56. Hugh Masekela Is Alive and Well at the WhiskyHugh Masekela 1967
  57. Hugh Masekela's LatestHugh Masekela 1967
  58. Paris - SowetoMahlathini and the Mahotella Queens 1987
  59. The Indigenous Afro-Jazz Sounds OfPhilip Tabane and His Malombo Jazzman 1969