A magical experience with Urban Village

Urban Village is a South African band that pays homage to the plethora of cultures, customs, and languages that have shaped Johannesburg. The history of the joy and pain of the culmination of the city of gold; Upon the back of black South Africans is melodically displayed in the modern and ever-changing essence of the city, through the band’s interpretations and stories.

If you have travelled through Johannesburg and its neighbouring townships then you will really understand the melting point of their sound, it’s nothing short of historic, modern and magical. The tales in their music are nostalgic of those told by parents who had to leave their homelands in the villages to face and live with urban realities in the city, Egoli.

Having grazed global stages with their unique blend of folk, Zulu rock, Xhosa funk, mbaqanga & maskandi, the band that comprises of four friends aim to tell their story visually through a documentary directed by Vlad Cagnolari.

The Urban Village Documentary will be screened live and followed up with discussions on the key themes of the film, an enchanting live performance and a vinyl DJ set.

To experience this wholesome offering, check out the details below:

Venue: Wolf and Co Cafe, Tsakane (Eastrand)

Date: Friday, 28 May

Time: 19:00

Tickets: R100 at Quicket and R150 at the gate.

For a taste of what to expect, stream their latest album Udondolo

See you there!