Twelve Voices

The Artists of the Exchange

Six First Nations Australian musicians and six South African Khoisan cultural practitioners co-creating music of survival, language revitalisation, and sonic resistance.

Gritty close-up of hands on an MPC drum machine and traditional clapsticks on a rustic wooden table, high-contrast natural light, warm earth tones, deep shadows, cinematic 35mm film grain.
Gritty close-up of hands on an MPC drum machine and traditional clapsticks on a rustic wooden table, high-contrast natural light, warm earth tones, deep shadows, cinematic 35mm film grain.
Parallel Histories

Two Continents One Frequency

This reciprocal learning circle connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creators with Cape Town pioneers. Together, they reclaim ancient identity through contemporary hip hop beats.

Listen to the Frequencies

Hear the raw collaborative tracks, stories, and language revitalisation co-created across oceans by these twelve pioneering artists.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

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Indigenous South African, First Nations Australian and Swiss Musicians from the Yenish Community.

April 2027 // Beats Beyond Borders Vol. 1 — A Cross-Cultural Exchange and Residency Programme for emerging Indigenous South African, First Nations Australian and Swiss Musicians from the Yenish Community.

April 2028 // 23. No Borders — A Contemporary Dance Work in Honour of Tata Hugh and Tata Oliver.

April 2029 // For The Children’s Children — An International Tribute to MJ, done the South African Way.

April 2030 // Beats Beyond Borders Vol. 2 — A Cross-Cultural Exchange and Residency Programme for emerging Indigenous Malaysian, New Zealander and Spanish Musicians.

April 2033 // BLACK HAIR — A Trichology.

April 2034 // For Mama and Papa - A Tale of Forgiveness.

April 2036 // I AM HERE.