The South African Traditional Music Achievement [SATMA] Awards has officially opened the call for nominations and this year they are Celebrating Legends who have set the path in the traditional music industry by preserving the authentic traditional sounds.
The nomination closing date is on the 7th July 2017.
The categories are:
PART ONE
- Best Male Artist / Group
- Best Female Artist / Group
- Best Afro Soul Song
- Best African Jazz Song
- Best Reggae Album
- Best Praise Singer
- Best Poet
- Best Indigenous Comedian
- Best Newcomer Artist / Group
- Best Traditional Dance Group
- Best Mbaqanga Album
- Best Isicathamiya Album
- Best Traditional Outfit
- Best Cultural Electronic Media Journalist
- Best Cultural Print Media Journalist
- Best Cultural Exhibitor
- Cultural Radio Program Loyal Listener *New
- Best Traditional Radio DJ (Community Radio)
- Best Visual Art Artist
- Best Department of Art and Culture
SATMA AWARD WINNER 2015 RAS JUDAH FOR BEST REGGAE ALBUM
PART TWO
- Best SePedi Album
- Best TshiVenda Album
- Best Xitsonga Album
- Best Ndebele Album
- Best IsiXhosa Album
- Best SeTswana Album
- Best SiSwati Album
- Best Indian Album
- Best SeSotho Album
- Best Boeremusiek
- Best Traditional TV Program Show *New
- Best Traditional San Album
- Best Maskandi Album
- Vernacular Hip Hop Song
- Best African Legend of the year
- Best Traditional Music Air-Play Radio Station of the year (Based on Status)
- Best Traditional Music Radio Program of the year(SABC PBS)
- Lasting Legacy Award
- Life Time Achievement
- Best Song of the year
- Best Traditional Radio Presenter of the Year (SABC PBS)
Click here to download Nomination Form
Visit www.satmaawards.co.za
Contact:nominations@satmaawards.co.za or 086 1000 513 for further information.
