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15th Annual MTN South African Music Awards winners

The event was co-hosted by Andile Ncube and Loyiso Bala, each bringing their own unique skills to the stage, creating a laidback, humorous vibe that set the tone for a night of intimate performances and big celebrations. Loyiso set the show off to a memorable start with a personalised rendition of Brenda Fassie's Weekend Special, and from there on acted as the musical counterpoint to Andile's suave hosting style. At every opportunity the Bala brother backed his co-host with a melody and song, emphasising real reason for this prestigious evening: to honour great music.
And the other performers on the night did the same. Gavin Minter and Sydney ‘Ace' Mnisi got it all going with a performance that combined both of their incomparable music styles. Lira gave her all when she sang her sexy, groove-soaked Rise Again, and Babu had the audience swaying along with their infectious Duggi Style. From there on it was on to the Star Parties where FlashRepublic, Zulu Boy, Ernie Smith and Josie Field gave the audience an opportunity to pick and choose which sounds they wanted to admire in a series or peronalised boutique performances at the Palace of the LostCity.
And in between all of this there were the winners. Here they are:
BEST TSONGA MUSIC ALBUM
George Maluleke: Na Van'Wanati Sisters No. 24 - Kuhanyeriwa I Vukosi
BEST AFRICAN TRADITIONAL A CAPELLA GOSPEL ALBUM
Amadodana Ase Wesile: Ha Le Mpotsa Tsepo Yaka
BEST INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
Tonik: Visitor's Book
BEST TRADITIONAL JAZZ ALBUM
Zim Ngqawana: Zimology - In Concert (USA)
BEST PRODUCER
David Poole and Dominic Peters: Perceptions of Pacha by GoldFish
BEST ENGINEER
Leroy Croft: Sorry For The Delay by 340ml
BEST AFRIKAANS DVD
Kurt Darren: Treffers Live
BEST TRADITIONAL/AFRICAN ADULT CONTEMPORARY DVD
Joyous Celebration: Joyous Celebration Vol. 12 Live At The Grand West Arena - Cape Town
BEST GLOBAL CHART DVD
Freshlyground: Live! South African Tour
BEST SELLING DVD
Juanita du Plessis en Theuns Jordaan: “Bring Jou Hart”
BEST SELLING TRUE TONE
Elizma Theron en Nicholis Louw: Kom ons vat ‘n Kans
BEST SELLING RING-BACK-TONE
DJ Cleo: Hands Up
BEST SELLING FULL TRACK DOWNLOAD
Elizma Theron en Nicholis Louw: Kom Ons vat ‘n Kans
BEST KIDDIES ALBUM : AFRIKAANS
Nedine Blom: Supercool
BEST KIDDIES ALBUM : ENGLISH
Wendy Oldfield: Singalong Kidz
BEST AFRIKAANS TRADITIONAL MUSIC ALBUM
Deon Van Der Merwe: Kitaarjolyt
BEST COUNTRY MUSIC ALBUM
Bobby Angel: Somebody Like You
BEST POP/ROCK GOSPEL ALBUM
Tiro: Speak To Me
BEST AFRIKAANS GOSPEL ALBUM
Vertikaal: Stil
BEST AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM
Joyous Celebration: Vol 12: Live At The Grand West Arena
BEST ROCK ALBUM : AFRIKAANS
Van Coke Kartel: Waaksaam & Wakker
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM : ENGLISH
340ml: Sorry For The Delay
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM : AFRIKAANS
Foto Na Dans: Pantomime Op Herwinbare Klanke
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM : AFRICAN
The Dizu Plaatjies Ibuyambo Ensemble: African Kings
BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM : ENGLISH
Lira: Soul In Mind
BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM : AFRIKAANS
Coenie De Villiers: Weerlig Oor Die See
BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM : AFRICAN
Thembisile: My Journey
BEST R&B/NEO-SOUL ALBUM
Bryce Anderson: Undescribable
BEST VENDA MUSIC ALBUM
Zozo & Sangere Super Beat: Vol. 10 Mudi Wagoswi
BEST ALBUM PACKAGING
The Moreira Project: Volume 2 Citizen Of The World
BEST REMIX OF THE YEAR
Lira: Feel Good - Jazzworx Remix
BEST MULTI ARTIST LIVE DVD
Various: Huisgenoot Skouspel 2008
BEST CLASSICAL CROSSOVER ALBUM
The Voice Of Angels: The Voice Of Angels Volume 1
BEST SOUTH SOTHO MUSIC (SESOTHO) ALBUM
Ruthla Masupha: Ruthla Masupha No. 24
BEST DANCE ALBUM
GoldFish: Perceptions of Pacha
