This list of South African musicians includes notable individual musicians as well as musical ensembles whose members are South African by birth or nationality.
A
- Afrotraction (Mzwandile Moya; born 1983), R&B and neo-soul musician and producer
 - AKA (1988–2023), hip-hop artist and record producer
 - aKing, acoustic rock band
 - Akustika Chamber Singers, chamber choir from Pretoria
 - Sizwe Alakine, Amapiano musician (aka Reason, rapper)
 - Amampondo, traditional Xhosa percussion group from Cape Town
 - Anatii (born 1993), hip-hop artist and record producer
 - A-Reece (born 1997), hip-hop artist and lyricist
 - Leigh Ashton (born 1956), singer-songwriter from Johannesburg
 - Assagai, Afro-rock band active in the early 1970s
 - Robin Auld, singer songwriter
 - The Awakening, gothic rock
 
B
- Julian Bahula (1938–2023), jazz drummer
 
- Ballyhoo, 1980s pop band best known for the hit "Man on the Moon"
 - Leonel Bastos (born 1956), Mozambiquan adult contemporary musician and producer working in South Africa
 - Battery 9, industrial music project from Johannesburg
 - Beatenberg
 - Amanda Black (born 1993), Afro-soul singer-songwriter
 - BlackByrd, pop trio
 - BLK JKS, rock band
 - Elvis Blue, musician and songwriter
 - Bongo Maffin, kwaito music group
 - Boo!, band
 - Boom Shaka, kwaito music group
 - Stef Bos (born 1961), singer
 - Cristina Boshoff (born 1980), folk pop singer and pianist
 - Brasse Vannie Kaap, hip-hop group
 - Bles Bridges (1947–2000), singer
 - Bright Blue, 1980s pop band, best known for the hit song "Weeping"
 - The Brother Moves On, performance art ensemble
 - Buckfever Underground, folk/punk/art band
 - Bucie (born 1987), R&B and soul singer
 - Busiswa (born 1988), house musician
 - Jonathan Butler (born 1961), singer-songwriter and guitarist
 - Guy Buttery (born 1983), guitar player
 
C
- Adrienne Camp (born 1981), singer-songwriter
 - Captain Stu, ska, funk, punk, and soul fusion band
 - Arno Carstens (born 1972), former lead singer of Springbok Nude Girls
 - Louise Carver (born 1979), folk rock singer-songwriter and pianist
 - Cassette, rock band
 - Cassper Nyovest (born 1990), rapper and record producer
 - Tony Cedras (born 1952), musician
 - Chad, (born 1993), rapper
 - Yvonne Chaka Chaka (born 1965), singer
 - Chris Chameleon (born 1971), solo artist, lead singer and bass guitarist for Boo
 - Blondie Chaplin (born 1951), singer and guitarist
 - Jesse Clegg (born 1988)
 - Johnny Clegg (1953–2019)
 - Clout, 1970s rock group
 - Basil Coetzee (1944–1998), saxophonist
 - Mimi Coertse (born 1932), soprano singer
 - Fifi Cooper (born 1991), singer
 - Tony Cox (born 1954), guitarist
 - Crashcarburn, rock band
 - Crossingpoint, Christian progressive hardcore band
 - Cutting Jade, five-piece rock group
 - Civil Twilight, four-piece rock band
 - Crow Black Sky, black metal band
 - Costa Titch (1995–2023), Amapiano rapper and dancer
 
D
- Da L.E.S (born 1985), hip-hop artist
 - Simphiwe Dana (born 1980)
 - Danny K (Daniel Koppel), R&B singer-songwriter
 - Kurt Darren, singer
 - Pierre de Charmoy (born 1961), singer-songwriter
 - Steven De Groote (1953–1989), classical pianist and winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
 - Fanie de Jager (born 1949), operatic tenor
 - Die Antwoord, alternative hip hop group
 - Die Heuwels Fantasties, Afrikaans rock band
 - Bonginkosi Dlamini (born 1977), poet, actor and singer, also known as Zola
 - Dollar Brand (born 1934)
 - Donald (born 1985), singer
 - Dorp, rock band
 - Downfall, ska and punk band
 - Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels, reggae
 - Dreamteam, hip-hop group from Durban
 - Jabulani Dubazana, singer, Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Lucky Dube (1964–2007)
 - Ampie du Preez, singer and guitarist
 - Johnny Dyani (1945–1986), jazz double bassist
 - DJ Speedsta, hip-hop DJ
 
E
- Dennis East, singer
 - Shane Eagle (born 1996), hip-hop artist
 - Alton Edwards, singer
 - Eden, pop band
 - Elaine (born 1999), singer and songwriter
 - Endorphine
 - Emtee (born 1992), hip-hop artist
 - Dawid Engela (1931–1967), composer and musicologist
 - éVoid, 1980s new wave
 - Erica Eloff, soprano
 
F
- The Fake Leather Blues Band
 - Falling Mirror, alternative rock band
 - Brenda Fassie (1964–2004)
 - Ricky Fataar (born 1952), drummer
 - Duncan Faure, singer-songwriter formerly with the band Rabbitt
 - Mongezi Feza (1945–1975), trumpet player and flautist
 - Anton Fig (born 1952), drummer
 - Josh Fix, singer-songwriter
 - Fokofpolisiekar, Afrikaans rock band
 - Foto na Dans, Afrikaans rock band
 - Four Jacks and a Jill, folk rock ensemble
 - Johnny Fourie (1937–2007), jazz guitarist
 - Freshlyground, Afro-fusion band
 - Fuzigish, ska punk band
 
G
- Hotep Idris Galeta (born 1941), jazz pianist
 - Goldfish, electronic duo
 - Goodluck, electronic music band
 - Anton Goosen (born 1946), singer
 - Die Grafsteensangers, comical entertainment group
 - Lani Groves (born 1980), cellist and singer
 
H
- Half Price, punk rock band
 - Paul Hanmer, composer, pianist, and jazz musician
 - The Helicopters, pop rock band active in the 1980s
 - Ken E Henson (born 1947), musician
 - Henry Ate, band
 - Sonja Herholdt (born 1952), singer-songwriter
 - Hog Hoggidy Hog, band
 - Steve Hofmeyr (born 1964), singer and actor
 
I
- Abdullah Ibrahim (born 1934)
 - Zaki Ibrahim, singer-songwriter
 - iFANi (born 1985), hip-hop/rap artist,
 - Isochronous, rock band
 
J
- Jabu Khanyile (1957–2006)
 - Robbie Jansen (1949–2010)
 - Jeremy Loops (born 1986), modern folk, singer
 - Jesse Jordan Band
 - Theuns Jordaan (born 1971), singer and songwriter
 - Claire Johnston (born 1967), lead singer of Mango Groove
 - Trevor Jones (born 1949), composer
 - Armand Joubert (born 1995), singer-songwriter
 - Joy, a vocal group
 - John Edmond (born 1936), singer
 - John Ireland (born 1954), singer and songwriter
 - Juluka, band
 - Just Jinjer (previously Just Jinger)
 - JR, rapper
 - Junkyard Lipstick, five-piece, female metal band
 - L-Tido (born 1982), hip-hop artist, aka 16V
 
K
- Kabelo Mabalane (born 1976), kwaito artist, former member of TKZee
 - Kalahari Surfers
 - Wouter Kellerman (born 1961), flautist
 - Johannes Kerkorrel (1960–2002)
 - Sibongile Khumalo (born 1957), singer
 - Francois Klark, pop singer based in Canada
 - KOBUS!, band
 - Koos Kombuis (born 1954)
 - John Kongos (born 1945)
 - Kongos, band
 - Gé Korsten (1927–1999)
 - David Kramer (born 1951)
 - Kwesta, hip-hop artist and poet
 - K.O, hip-hop artist and record producer
 - Kyle Watson, record producer and DJ
 
L
- Felix Laband, electronic musician
 - Riku Lätti, songwriter, composer, music producer
 - Ladysmith Black Mambazo (born 1960), isicathamiya group
 - Don Laka, jazz musician, pianist, producer
 - Robert Lange (born 1948), music producer
 - Lark, band
 - Jack Lerole (c. 1940–2003), tin whistle player; singer
 - Solomon Linda (1909–1962), songwriter
 - Lira (Lerato Moipone Molapo; born 1979), singer
 - Locnville, electro hop music duo
 - Steve Louw (born 1955), singer-songwriter
 - Roger Lucey, singer and guitarist
 - Lucky Dube, singer and keyboard player
 
M
- MVZZLE (born 1995), record producer
 - Mark Haze, rock singer
 - Sipho Mabuse (born 1951), singer
 - Arthur Mafokate, kwaito singer and composer
 - Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens, a mbaqanga band
 - Vusi Mahlasela (born 1965)
 - Patricia Majalisa, bubblegum artist
 - Makgona Tsohle Band (1964–1999), a mbaqanga instrumental band
 - Bongi Makeba (1950–1985), singer-songwriter
 - Miriam Makeba (1932–2008)
 - Malaika (group)
 - Petronel Malan (born 1974), concert pianist
 - Man As Machine
 - Mandoza (born 1978), kwaito singer
 - Mango Groove
 - Mildred Mangxola (born 1944), singer in Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens and member of the Mahotella Queens
 - Manfred Mann
 - MarcAlex, group known for the hit "Quick Quick"
 - Josef Marais (1905–1978)
 - Martin PK
 - Hugh Masekela (born 1939)
 - Dorothy Masuka (born 1935), jazz singer
 - Neels Mattheus (1935–2003), traditional musician
 - Dave Matthews (born 1967), lead singer and founding member of Dave Matthews Band
 - Irene Mawela (born 1940), veteran singer and composer
 - Illana May
 - Abednego Mazibuko, singer with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Albert Mazibuko (born 1948), singer with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Thandiswa Mazwai (born 1976)
 - Chris McGregor (1936–1990), jazz pianist and composer
 - Busi Mhlongo (1947–2010), singer, dancer and composer
 - Mind Assault
 - Moreira Chonguica (born 1077), jazz saxophonist and producer
 - Kippie Moeketsi (1925–1983), saxophonist
 - Pops Mohamed (born 1949), jazz musician
 - Louis Moholo (born 1940), drummer
 - Matthew Mole
 - Lebo Morake (aka Lebo M)
 - Shaun Morgan (born 1980), singer also known as Shaun Morgan Welgemoed
 - Ike Moriz (born 1972), singer, composer and lyricist
 - Jean Morrison, alternative rock singer-songwriter
 - Mshengu White Mambazo (1976–2003), junior choir of Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Colbert Mukwevho, reggae singer
 - Russel Mthembu, singer with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Moozlie (born 1992), hip-hop artist and television presenter
 - Muzi (born 1991), electronic musician
 - Moonchild Sanelly (Sanelisiwe Twisha, born 1987), musician and dancer
 
N
- Nádine (born 1982), singer-songwriter
 - The Narrow
 - Nasty C (born 1997), hip-hop artist and record producer
 - Bongani Ndodana-Breen, composer
 - Jim Neversink, alternative country singer-songwriter and guitarist
 - New Academics
 - Steve Newman
 - Bernoldus Niemand (1959–1995)
 - Simon "Mahlathini" Nkabinde (1937–1999), Mbaqanga singer
 - West Nkosi (1940–1998), mbaqanga musician
 - No Friends of Harry
 - Nobesuthu Mbadu (born 1945), singer in Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens and member of the Mahotella Queens
 - Siphiwo Ntshebe (1974–2010), operatic tenor from New Brighton, Port Elizabeth
 - Ashton Nyte, solo artist as well as lead singer and producer of The Awakening
 - Nadia Nakai (born 1990), hip-hop artist
 
O
- Sarah Oates, violinist and associate leader Philharmonia orchestra
 - Wendy Oldfield, rock singer-songwriter
 - Oskido (born 1967), record producer and songwriter
 
P
- Jack Parow (born 1982), hip-hop artist
 - The Parlotones, indie rock band
 - Al Paton, singer-songwriter, producer, and percussionist
 - Orville Peck, country musician
 - Petit Cheval, New Romantic rock group
 - Ray Phiri (1947–2017), Jazz, jazz fusion, reggae and mbaqanga musician
 - James Phillips, singer-songwriter also known as Bernoldus Niemand
 - Anke Pietrangeli (born 1982), winner of the second series of Idols
 - Dizu Plaatjies, founder and former lead singer of Amampondo
 - PJ Powers (born 1960)
 - Prime Circle, rock band
 - Professor (born 1978), Kwaito musician
 - Dudu Pukwana (1938–1990), saxophonist, pianist, and composer
 - Purified, Christian hip-hop artist
 
Q
R
- Rabbitt
 - Trevor Rabin (born 1954), musician
 - Dolly Rathebe (1928–2004)
 - Laurika Rauch, Afrikaans singer
 - Reason, rapper
 - Surendran Reddy (1962–2010) pianist and composer
 - Riddare av Koden
 - Riky Rick (born 1987), hip-hop artist and record producer
 - Rooibaardt, rock band
 - Rouge (rapper)
 
S
- Sandy B, house music singer
 - Savuka, band
 - Robert Schneider of The Apples in Stereo
 - Leon Schuster (born 1951), singer
 - Seether, formerly called Saron Gas, hard rock and alternative metal band
 - Gerard Sekoto (1913–1993)
 - Judith Sephuma (born 1974), jazz and Afro-pop singer
 - Jockey Shabalala (1943–2006), singer with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Joseph Shabalala (born 1941), lead singer and founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Msizi Shabalala (born 1975), singer with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Sibongiseni Shabalala (born 1973), singer with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Troye Sivan (born 1995), South African-born
 - Thamsanqa Shabalala (born 1977), singer with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Thulani Shabalala (born 1968), singer with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
 - Shane Eagle (born 1996), hip-hop artist and lyricist
 - Shiraz, band active 1984–1984
 - Margaret Singana (1938–2000)
 - Robert Sithole, pennywhistle player
 - Skylight, pop rock band
 - Kyla-Rose Smith (born 1982), violinist and dancer
 - Enoch Sontonga, teacher, lay-preacher and composer who wrote "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika"
 - South African National Youth Orchestra
 - Springbok Nude Girls
 - Zanne Stapelberg (born 1977), opera soprano
 - Dale Stewart (born 1979)
 - Sterling EQ, Classical crossover group
 - Stimela, Afro-fusion band formed in 1982
 - Straatligkinders, Afrikaans rock band
 - Sugardrive, rock group
 - Valiant Swart (born 1965)
 - Okmalumkoolkat (born 1983), hip-hop artist
 - Stogie T , hip-hop artist
 - Sun-El Musician, DJ and music producer
 
T
- Tananas
 - Taxi Violence
 - Peta Teanet, singer
 - TKZee, kwaito group
 - Hilda Tloubatla (born 1942), lead singer of Mahotella Queens, and singer in Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens
 - Tokollo Tshabalala, kwaito singer also known as Magesh
 - Peter Toussaint, singer-songwriter and guitar player
 - Toya Delazy, pop singer and pianist
 - Tribe After Tribe, alternative rock band
 - Tuks, hip-hop artist
 - Tumi and the Volume, hip-hop music ensemble
 - Tweak, alternative rock band
 
U
- Uhuru, Kwaito and afropop music group
 - Uncle Waffles, Swazi-born DJ and record producer
 - Urban Creep, rock band
 
V
- Bobby van Jaarsveld (born 1987), singer-songwriter and actor
 - Bok van Blerk (born 1978)
 - Van Coke Kartel, Afrikaans alternative rock band
 - Amor Vittone (born 1972), singer
 
W
- Watershed, pop rock band founded in 1998
 - Shaun Welgemoed (born 1978)
 - Heinz Winckler (born 1978), singer who won the first series of Idols
 - Winston's Jive Mixup (1943–2009), tenor saxophone player
 - Babes Wodumo (born 1994), gqom musician
 - Wonderboom, rock band
 - Markus Wormstorm, electronic musician and composer
 
Y
- Pretty Yende (born 1985), operatic soprano from Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
 - Yorxe (born 1998), singer and songwriter
 - YoungstaCPT (born 1991), rapper and songwriter
 
Z
- Zahara (born 1987), singer-songwriter and poet
 - Zebra & Giraffe, alternative rock band
 - Karen Zoid (born 1978)
 - Zola (born 1977)
 - Zonke (born 1979), singer-songwriter and record producer
 - DJ Zinhle, DJ and producer
 
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