South African Traditional Music Awards

The South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA Awards) are an annual award ceremony. SATMA Awards are about celebrating music made in the style of the people and various language groups of South Africa. Founded by Dumisani Goba, The awards aim to "eliminate tribalism and other divisive measures"; the official slogan is "My Culture, Your Culture, One Nation".

The National Heritage Council were fundraisers and overseers for the SATMAs from 2008-2010; this role was then taken over by the SATMA Awards Foundation.

SATMA Awards 2014 Day Two Categories

 * Best Xitsonga Album - Joe Shirimani – Ka Tika
 * Best Tshivenda Album - Tycoon 4 Sho – Vhutshilo
 * Best Indian Album -Flash Entertainers – Flash 45
 * Best SiSwati Album - Zandi N – Hlala Ngent’fombi
 * Best IsiNdebele Album -Amatshatangubo – Kwathula’moya
 * Best SePedi Album - Julia Aphane – Serurubele/Butterfly
 * Best Cultural Talk Show - Melumzi Xego – Forte FM
 * Best SeSotho Album - Motho oa maloro mabe fanini No2 – Motho Oa Maloro Mabe Fanini
 * Best Boeremusiek Album - Willie Jooster – Treklavier Treffers
 * Best IsiXhosa Album - Jessica Mbangeni – Igoli
 * Best San Album - Paulus – Mapondo
 * Best SeTswana Album -Serantlhatlha Arts Ensemble – Serope Mperekele
 * Best Maskandi Album - Amageza Amahle – Isisu Somkhwenyana
 * Most Downloaded Song - Ezika-bhaka – Thayi Lemoto
 * Best Music Radio Program - Umhlobo Wenene – Lavutha Ibhayi
 * Song of the Year -
 * Best Traditional DJ - Saba Mbixane
 * Best Radio Station - Umhlobo wenene
 * Founders Awards -

Current categories

 * Best Male Artist/Group
 * Best Female Artist/Group
 * Best Afro Soul Song
 * Best African Jazz Song
 * Best Reggae Album
 * Best Traditional Praise Singer
 * Best Indigenous Poet
 * Best Upcoming Artist/Group
 * Best Traditional Accapella Music Song
 * Best Traditional Music Community Radio Presenter
 * Best Department of Art & Culture
 * Best Department Cultural Affairs Chief Director
 * Best Traditional Producer
 * Best Traditional House Music Song
 * Best SePedi Artist/Group
 * Best TshiVenda Artist/Group
 * Best Xitsonga Artist/Group
 * Best Ndebele Artist/Group
 * Best IsiXhosa Artist/Group
 * Best SeTswana Artist/Group
 * Best Siswati Artist/Group
 * Best Indian Artist/Group
 * Best Sesotho Artist/Group
 * Best Boeremusiek Artist/Group
 * Best Maskandi Artist/Group(Traditional/Digital)
 * Best Traditional Collaboration Song
 * Best Traditional Music Artist/Group of the year