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Dance Music Sensation, Vanco Wins International Accolade!

Afro Tech

Dance Music Sensation, Vanco Wins International Accolade!

Honoured by 1001 tracklists Vastly Underrated At Home While South Africa boasts an abundance of talented musicians, one name stands out for his eclectic style and pioneering contributions to South African dance music: Kudzai Blessing Mawoyo aka Vanco. Vanco's recent accolades abroad are a testament to his global impact. The renowned producer and DJ was honored as a pioneer in the future of dance music 2024 by 1001tracklists, a prestigious recognition […]

DJ Maphorisa’s legendary Birthday Bash

African Electronic Dance Music

DJ Maphorisa’s legendary Birthday Bash

A Night To Remember Lawd Phori Celebrates Life In a dazzling display of South Africa's vibrant music scene, DJ Maphorisa celebrated his 37th birthday in unparalleled style The opulent All Black-themed party, held at the prestigious Pharoah Motors dealership in Johannesburg, brought together a Who's Who of local and international entertainment heavyweights.  The guest list was a testament to Maphorisa's influence and respect within the industry. Global DJ Black Coffee, […]

Kususa Drop First Studio Album: ‘A Life Worth Living’

Afro House

Kususa Drop First Studio Album: ‘A Life Worth Living’

REVIEW by DJ IC for Drums Radio Kususa’s story began in 2016 when the duo joined forces to craft their debut EP, Kusuka Sukela. Since then, they’ve enchanted audiences worldwide. Their breakout moment came in 2017 with a remix of DeMajor’s Traveller featuring Lizwi—a track that found its way into Black Coffee’s Ibiza 17 Appreciation Mix and later, Defected’s Ibiza 2018 Compilation.Building on this success, Kususa’s remix of Cornelius SA’s […]

Sizwe Alakine’s Triumphant SAMA Win

Amapiano

Sizwe Alakine’s Triumphant SAMA Win

Victory Unleashed A Testament to His Courage and Versatility After 20 years in the industry, the South African rapper and Amapiano artist proves his bold transition was the right move.  Sizwe Alakine, formerly known as Reason, has achieved a monumental milestone in his illustrious music career. The veteran South African rapper and Amapiano artist has taken home his first-ever South African Music Award (SAMA) for his collaboration on the track […]

Cisco De Sol, aka “The Beijinger” Breaking barriers

African Electronic Dance Music

Cisco De Sol, aka “The Beijinger” Breaking barriers

AFROHOUSE IN ASIA Breaking Borders: Cisco De Sol's Afrohouse Revolution in China In the heart of Beijing, a musical revolution is unfolding. Cisco De Sol, the South African DJ and producer, has been spearheading the Afrohouse movement in China, shattering cultural barriers and captivating audiences with his infectious rhythms. Dubbed "The Bejinger", Cisco De Sol's journey began in Johannesburg, where his passion for music was ignited at 14.  With a relentless drive, […]

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Afro Tech

Dance Music Sensation, Vanco Wins International Accolade!

Honoured by 1001 tracklists Vastly Underrated At Home While South Africa boasts an abundance of talented musicians, one name stands out for his eclectic style and pioneering contributions to South African dance music: Kudzai Blessing Mawoyo aka Vanco. Vanco's recent accolades abroad are a testament to his global impact. The renowned producer and DJ was honored as a pioneer in the future of dance music 2024 by 1001tracklists, a prestigious recognition […]

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DJ Maphorisa

African Electronic Dance Music

DJ Maphorisa’s legendary Birthday Bash

A Night To Remember Lawd Phori Celebrates Life In a dazzling display of South Africa's vibrant music scene, DJ Maphorisa celebrated his 37th birthday in unparalleled style The opulent All Black-themed party, held at the prestigious Pharoah Motors dealership in Johannesburg, brought together a Who's Who of local and international entertainment heavyweights.  The guest list was a testament to Maphorisa's influence and respect within the industry. Global DJ Black Coffee, […]

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Photo by Kususa in South Africa

Afro House

Kususa Drop First Studio Album: ‘A Life Worth Living’

REVIEW by DJ IC for Drums Radio Kususa’s story began in 2016 when the duo joined forces to craft their debut EP, Kusuka Sukela. Since then, they’ve enchanted audiences worldwide. Their breakout moment came in 2017 with a remix of DeMajor’s Traveller featuring Lizwi—a track that found its way into Black Coffee’s Ibiza 17 Appreciation Mix and later, Defected’s Ibiza 2018 Compilation.Building on this success, Kususa’s remix of Cornelius SA’s […]

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Amapiano

Sizwe Alakine’s Triumphant SAMA Win

Victory Unleashed A Testament to His Courage and Versatility After 20 years in the industry, the South African rapper and Amapiano artist proves his bold transition was the right move.  Sizwe Alakine, formerly known as Reason, has achieved a monumental milestone in his illustrious music career. The veteran South African rapper and Amapiano artist has taken home his first-ever South African Music Award (SAMA) for his collaboration on the track […]

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Trilogy of Da Capo, Caiiro & Enoo Napa descend for an epic b2b session
Here at Outernet | London

Da Capo x Enoo Napa x Caiiro

1ST NOV 2024 | 22.00 PM - 04.00 AM

Caiiro b2b Da Capo b2b Enoo Napa for the 1st time ever in the UK.

A celebration of three of South Africa’s most treasured afro-house talents hits Soho’s HERE at Outernet on Halloween Friday.

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Monday

Afro House

Afreeka

4:00 pm - 5:59 pm

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Afreeka

Klemenz DJ

˝AFREEKA with kLEMENZ˝ is a LIVE radio show where Klemenz presents freshly released and promo music mixed LIVE in continuous 1 hour mix, following weekly exclusive guest sessions from prominent djs around the globe!

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Afro Spiritual

10:00 pm - 10:59 pm

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Afro Spiritual

Lleil

Taking the listener on a fabled journey infused with the sounds of North Africa, and s touch of the Orient

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Tuesday

Afro House

Mystic Sounds

2:00 pm - 3:59 pm

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Mystic Sounds

Native Tribe & Skulls on Decks in rotation

Mystic Sounds is a jam packed show full of nothing but afro/tribal/ancestral... The show is mainly focused on the rawness of the sounds of afro fused with tech and electronic elements. The main focus is to push the music that is mainly unheard by the public.. Featuring guest mixes by various artists around the world. Hosted by None other than Native Tribe Co-hosted by SkullsOnDecks

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Afro House

Afrology

9:00 pm - 9:59 pm

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Afrology

Warren Deep

Every other week Warren Deep feeds our addiction to Afro as he shares his passion for the music with us. Give in to your Afro Aural Addictions.

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Wednesday

African Electronic

Encounters

10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Encounters

Marc Young

Marc Young's Encounters, is the #1 show for Afro House and Electronic music. the show features exclusive access to the scene's best tracks, Marc Young provides listeners with a musical experience like no other. Whether you're a seasoned fan of these genres or a newcomer looking to discover something new, Encounters is the perfect show for you. Don't miss out on the hottest music in the scene, and tune in to Marc Young's Encounters “

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HOME

4:00 pm - 5:59 pm

Thursday

Afro House

Africanism

10:00 am - 11:59 am

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Africanism

Ditjhaba

Characteristically African, Africanism is a journey through the global sound of AfroHouse

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Afro House

Be Afro Be Cool

7:00 pm - 7:59 pm

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Be Afro Be Cool

Butto

Is a musical journey that traces the Afro and Tribal sounds and identifies my style and my passion. It ‘s full of variations with particular attention to instruments such as marimba, kalimba and sax. “Be Afro Be Cool” is an invitation to all listeners so that they can understand the emotions of these sounds.

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Friday

B-TOWN

Afro House

Afro House Sessions

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Afro House Sessions

Presented by Deejay B-Town

Afro House Sessions is more about that urban up-tempo music vibe fused with Afro-Tech, Tribal, Soulful and part deep house elements for feeding the soul of the music audience. It also paves way to new music with different sound elements that I feel should be showcased to my audience from my assorted collection of music across the globe from upcoming producers/remixers.

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Afro House

African Moves

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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African Moves

One Down

African moves is a mix show started 5yrs ago by Kenyan based DJ One Down. It is an outlet for his self-expression and the channel through which he shares his take and love for African-inspired house music

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Afro House

Afrology

10:00 pm - 12:00 am

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Afrology

Warren Deep

Every other week Warren Deep feeds our addiction to Afro as he shares his passion for the music with us. Give in to your Afro Aural Addictions.

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Saturday

Afro House

Makeda Radio Show

3:00 am - 4:59 am

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Makeda Radio Show

Presented by Jaime Del Valle

Founded by Jaime del Valle, MAKEDA is an art collective and brand dedicated to exploring the spiritual, soulful and organic roots of afro house culture. The members of the collective are about 30 vocalist and musicians mainly from Africa and its Diaspora, Land Ho recording studio,  fashion designer Doudou Ngom and the Zona Cielo audiovisual production team. The radio show is an extension of the collectives musical ethos and a mechanism to share their electric live shows with an unsuspecting world.  

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HOME

2:00 pm - 4:59 pm

Sunday

Afro House

Afro Inspiration

8:00 am - 9:59 am

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Afro Inspiration

Presented by Marcus Wade

DJ Marcus has coordinated music and video projects with artists like Black Coffee and Harley & Muscle.  In 2017 DJ Marcus realized a dream of producing a house music festival. Dance In The Park Charlotte’s inaugural year was a great success and was quickly adopted as a regional event in the Mid Atlantic US.

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Afro House

Adventures Of The Artisan

10:00 am - 11:59 am

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Adventures Of The Artisan

Presented by Emerzy Corbin

People often express a desire to climb in the brain of this artisan, just to see what makes it tick. So now here is your chance, follow me on a journey of inspiration and creativity. Sometimes soulful, often ancestral, always interesting. Welcome to the Tribe.

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Amapiano

AMA International

2:00 pm - 3:59 pm

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AMA International

DA Kruk

AMA INTERNATIONAL is a groundbreaking Amapiano radio show that builds on the footprint its host Da Kruk has been able to create for the Amapiano sound in South Africa by introducing the artists, DJs and tastemakers of the genre to to a global audience.

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Afro House

London Roots

10:00 pm - 11:59 pm

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London Roots

Darks

Combining a rich musical background with a strong cultural awareness the UK born DJ started the show London Roots. And with this platform has been sharing he's love for S.A house with likeminded listeners Globally

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African Electronic

LytUp Radio Show

6:00 pm - 6:59 pm

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LytUp Radio Show

Music lights up people’s souls

Music is a vital connection to the soul of the human spirit. Mr Joe's mission is to LYTUP people's spirits and souls through music.

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