The collaborative sound of parallel histories.
Twelve First Nations and Indigenous Khoisan artists co-create a contemporary knowledge system, blending traditional instruments with heavy boom-bap beats.
12
Artists
2
Continents
6
Months
Words kept alive.
Through transformational workshops and direct engagement with language custodians, artists write and record lyrics in endangered mother tongues, transforming hip hop into a living archive of contemporary knowledge.
Amplify the frequencies.
We are seeking global music curators, radio programmers, and community partners to amplify these collaborative outcomes across the globe.
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.