Texx and the City

The music of BCUC ( Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness) resonates strongly with a sense of spirituality and deals with the past, the present and the future of the people of South Africa.     Striving to rectify western assumptions and shine a light on post-apartheid South Africa from a contemporary perspective, there are few SA bands like BCUC, who draw deep inspiration from indigenous music, infu...

Dave Scott, aka The Kiffness, can be best described as a South African meme and music culture tastemaker. From his roots remixing his school song, to taking on the SABC with his #NoPayNoPlay campaign, to creating a mashup that was incorporated into Fatboy Slim's set - Dave has never shied away from being quirky or controversial.    His development as an artist can only be described as DIY, having...

Zolani Mahola can be best described as a South African national treasure. Over her 17 years in the industry, she established herself as the frontwoman of award-winning Afro-pop group Freshlyground, before reinventing herself under her solo moniker as "The One Who Sings" at the end of 2019.  From getting deported by authoritarian regimes to feeling your lowest whilst on top, Zolani's journey is one...

Hosted by Tecla Ciolfi, curator & editor of South African music website Texx and the City, Texx Talks is a look behind the curtain at what fuels your favourite musicians - from Mzansi to the world. Season 1 features Zolani Mahola, The Kiffness, Alice Phoebe Lou, BCUC, Tresor and Ryan Murgatroyd who share their highs, their lows and the secret to their continued successes, in frank deep-dive discus...