{
  "id": 5047192,
  "title": "‘Drum in My Heart’: Grammy winner Wouter Kellerman teams up with Makhadzi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/drum-in-my-heart-grammy-winner-wouter-kellerman-teams-up-with-makhadzi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/drum-in-my-heart-grammy-winner-wouter-kellerman-teams-up-with-makhadzi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wouter Kellerman, a Grammy Award-winning flautist, has teamed up with South African music star Makhadzi for a unique collaboration called \"Drum in My Heart.\" This energetic track combines African and Indian influences, creating a musical melting pot that fans of both artists are sure to love. The Grammy-winning Kellerman's flute meshes seamlessly with Makhadzi's powerful vocals, resulting in a track that feels like a musical conversation between the two artists. Initially, the song started as a Bhangra-inspired rhythm before evolving into an African-Indian fusion, driven by upbeat production, African vocals, and an overall celebratory feel. Sung in Tshivenda and English, the song celebrates family, community, and the universal language of rhythm. Kellerman's career as a South African composer, producer, and internationally acclaimed musician has been marked by blending African sounds with influences from around the world. This unexpected collaboration comes as no surprise, given Kellerman's ability to move between musical cultures. Makhadzi, on the other hand, brings star power and her energetic performances to the table, showcasing her Limpopo roots while embracing contemporary sounds. The result is a track that brings cultures together without losing its sense of fun, leaving listeners wondering why these two artists didn't collaborate sooner.",
  "summary": "Two completely different musical worlds collide in a feel-good South African banger.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}