BCUC

Wassup people,

I recently met a friend who after sometime since our meeting learnt that is a part of a band that is causing major waves in Europe. This band consists of simple guys from Soweto who are flying our flag with pride internationally. Sadly, this group is not know to many South Africans. BCUC, which stands for Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness will be launching their forth EP at an undisclosed venue in Johannesburg very soon. They have previously release 3 EP's in Europe and this will be their first release in South Africa. I've had the opportunity of listening to some of their music, and I must confess, they touch on some interesting topics which can leave one in stitches and also something worth thinking about. Check out this music video to one of their songs "Vumani":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZnq6UYXSEQ

If you would like to see these guys do their thing live, you can catch them on the 21st March 2012 (which will be a public holiday) performing at the "One Love Festival" at Chafpozi in Soweto. I've also been offered the opportunity of doing a remix to one of their songs "Schizophrenia", which should be coming out very soon. For more information about this amazing group, you can check out their website www.bcuc.co.za. In a nutshell though, this is who BCUC is:

"Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness (BCUC) consists of six funky musicians from Soweto, South Africa. BCUC moves the audience both physically and emotionally with a sound derived straight from the ancestral lineage. It is a rare mix of nose flutes, chants, raps in eleven languages and rocking guitar riffs. They demystify the general world views about modern Africa.

The basic elements of the unmistakable BCUC’s sound are the traditional whistles, base and konga drums and a moody bipolar rocking guitar. Laced on top by the ragged rawness of Jovi’s unpretentious vocals, flowing boom bap rhyme patterned rap by Luja and Hloni’s funky howling ad-libs, top it up with the sweet and clear vocals of Kgomotso - the only women in the band. These ingredients are stirred till a chant of ecstasy and euphoria from all four vocal sections.They resorted to naming their unique sound as ‘indigenous funky soul’".

Sai & Ribatone - "Here & Now" CD Launch

Hi guys,

It is with excitement that I have to announce this. On Saturday (03 March 2012), sees the official launch of an album that is very close to my heart. I have had the pleasure of seeing these guys "cook" most of the songs on the album from scratch. I witnessed them go through the up's and down's of the music industry. I've seen them frustrated by the fact that they were not getting any recording deals. I've shared in their short-lived joys at the news that someone would sign them up, and shortly after that have to hear that the deal couldn't go through. I literally felt like this was my own album. Yes, in it's own funny way, this album is MINE. I will never forget the day the boys put ink to paper on the contract presented by Soulistic Music. Well, a lot has happened since that day. The album "Here & Now" finally came into "being". We were all taken aback when we first touched the actual cd. The work has begun. The music video to the song "Tonite" will be out very soon. With all of these things happening, the boys felt it best that they have their first official launch in their own township. The township where they first got some serious love when they first rocked the crowd. Yes, the first official cd launch is happening on the 3rd guys at the Orlando Towers. The monumental place that has become a signature identity for Soweto.

Soweto stand up and be proud of your boys. Come and support them at the Orlando Towers. The event starts at 12 midday, and the dj line up will be superb. There will also be live perfomances from Thiwe, Tshepo (who have been featured on the album),Tumelo and Kabomo. Yes ladies that's right, Tumelo and Kabomo will be making guest appearances on Saturday. Please note that the event is free until 18:00pm and R30 thereafter.