Against AIDS" tour. Crackdust was famous Metal band in Botswana. Notable bands include: Amok Crackdust Disciplinary Dust "n" Fire Metal Orizon No!semakers On Parade Nosey Road Overthrust Remuda Skeletal Saints Skinflint Sms Blues Band Stane Stealth Vitrified Wraith Wrust The National Music Eisteddfod is held annually in Selebi-Phikwe. Industry and economics Radio stations in Botswana often broadcast popular music. Each music station has a format, or a category of songs to be played; these are generally similar to but not the same as ordinary generic classification. Many radio stations in Botswana are locally owned media. An independent music industry (indie music) does exist and artists remain at an indie label for their entire careers. Indie music may be in styles generally similar to mainstream music, but is often inaccessible, unusual, or otherwise unappealing to many people. Indie musicians often release some or all of their songs over the Internet for fans and others to download and listen. Education Music is an important part of education in Botswana, and is a part of most or all school systems in the country. Music education is generally not mandatory in junior schools, and is an elective in later years. High schools generally offer classes in singing, mostly choral, and instrumentation in the form of a large school band. Large universities account for most of the music degrees in the United States, though there are important small music academies and conservatories. University music departments may sponsor bands ranging from marching bands that are an important part of collegiate sporting events, prominently featuring fight songs, to barbershop groups, glee clubs, jazz ensembles and symphonies, and may additionally sponsor musical outreach programs, such as by bringing foreign performers to the area for concerts. Holidays and festivals Music is an important part of several Botswana holidays, playing a major part in the celebration of Christmas. Botswana is home to numerous music festivals, which showcase styles ranging from house to jazz to hip hop. Some music festivals are opened in local areas. References External links https://botswanaunplugged.com/9787/10-botswana-artists-watch-2018/ See also Afrobeat Burundi Botswana music