Fact-a-day

Calling the tune

July 3rd, 2008

2.4 million South African adults play a musical instrument on a regular basis. 59% of them are men. (AMPS2007A)

This week’s theme: Music in South Africa

Oh when the Saints

July 2nd, 2008

71% of people living in Soweto are interested in Gospel music, the highest of all metropolitan areas. Residents of greater Johannesburg (Alex, JHB, Sandton, Randburg) show the least interest, at 47%. (AMPS2007A)

This week’s theme: Music in South Africa

South Africa in harmony

July 1st, 2008

22% of black South Africans sing in a choir on a regular basis. For other population groups, the proportion is 8%. (AMPS2007B)

This week’s theme: Music in South Africa