Real Slum Music - RSM

16/11/2023

The struggle of Autumn & Spring ek'theni which is which continues.

09/11/2023

Listen to Blank Spaces by OV'SN

16/09/2023

https://audiomack.com/blackeagle_umsabungamaz/song/introspection-remix

Featuring Yours truly.

10/09/2023

31/07/2023

Stream Confession II Karmar the new song from OV'SN. Producer: S.N Kwanagatu. Album: Don'tLook Surprised. Release Date: October 23, 2020.

26/05/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: SAMRO will, for the first time, introduce a once-off application fee for musicians who wish to join the organisation from 01 June 2023, which will be used to cover the administration costs of processing new membership applications. This application fee does not apply to current SAMRO Members.

The non-refundable application fee for first-time applicants will be R100 for composers and authors and R500 for publishers.

Over the past few years, SAMRO has experienced a significant increase in the number of new member applications. In 2018 alone, SAMRO received 10 000 new applications. Since then, the organisation has continued to grow, with an average of 20 000 registrations annually. While the growth in the membership base is exciting, it also places additional pressure on the organisation and existing members, who have to carry the costs of this influx of new members.

Currently, SAMRO represents about 170 217 Members who are music composers, authors, and publishers. Of these, only 24 183 (14%) are earning Members, who are Associate and Full Members, meaning that 14% of our Members are inadvertently covering the administration costs of processing new Member applications.

The introduction of the application fee is not meant to discourage musicians from joining SAMRO but rather to ensure that our existing members receive the most benefit and efficient service from our organisation.

Please note that the once-off application fee will take effect on 01 June 2023 for new Members.

19/05/2023

SAMRO is saddened by the passing of award-winning Jazz Musician and Bass Guitarist Musa Manzini. We express heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the broader music industry.

06/05/2023

Attention Associate and Full members.

Do you want to turn your musical dreams into reality? SAMRO's Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF) can help!

Apply now for a micro-grant of up to R25,000 and bring your new musical works to life. The MSCF seeks to help Full and Associate Members to reignite their creativity and create new musical works that will enable them to earn an income. Applications are still open and close on 12 May 2023.