Gallo Celebrates Centenary of Recording Company and Industry Trends
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Gallo is celebrating its centenary in 2026, having been founded in Johannesburg in 1926. The company is described as Africa’s oldest surviving recording company in this year. The company’s catalogue has featured artists across various genres, including those who performed with Stimela.
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Why it matters
The company's history is being discussed at Music Exchange (MEX) in Cape Town. Industry leaders, including Antos Stella and Kwelagobe “Kwela” Sekele, will participate in sessions focused on the recording business across the century and the shift from traditional formats to streaming.
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Mad
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Johannesburg
largest city in South Africa
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Stimela
band
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