OPERATION KHATAZA + SOFAYA @ Trenchtown Band Nights
Fri Feb 7, 20:00 - Sat Feb 8, 00:00
Trenchtown
ABOUT
Join us at Trenchtown on February 7th at 8 PM for an unforgettable night with Operation Khataza and Sofaya.
SOFAYA
SOFAYA is an eight-piece ensemble led by South African trumpeter James McClure. In 2023, the group was formed in Amsterdam, bursting onto the experimental music scene with a vision of sharing the beauty and urgency of South African music, history, and heritage.
Their sound is a taste of Africa infused with free improvisation—heartfelt melodies, infectious grooves, wailing horns, and hypnotic percussion. It’s a soulful journey, both electrifying and untamed, yet deeply genuine and kind.
This will be the first time this music is be played in South Africa and will feature:
Keno Carelse - drums
Lilavan Gangen - percussion
Sean Sanby - bass
Salvoandrea Lucifora - trombone
Gabriel du Toit - tenor sax
James McClure - trumpet
OPERATION KHATAZA
Operation Khataza is a dynamic eight-piece band led by the enigmatic Farrah Khataza, a mystical character brought to life by singer/songwriter, guitarist, and selector Sanele Blaai. Tracing its roots back to 2023, the band is a product of the unique interconnectedness of the Observatory neighbourhood in Cape Town, South Africa.
he band's eccentric sound is a captivating blend of Afro-futurist nostalgia, drawing influences from a rich tapestry of genres such as Zamrock, South African jazz, kwaito, soukous, highlife, R&B, blues, and rock & roll. Operation Khataza's music transcends boundaries, delivering a profound and soul-stirring experience.
A meeting ground and melting pot, Observatory is a physical manifestation of counter-culturalism and the new thinking sweeping across this generation. Creating music under the slogan “Sonic Liberation Across Alkebulan” (Alkebulan being a pre-colonial name for the African continent)
Sanele Blaai - rhythm guitar, lead vocals
Lois Flandorp - vocals
Mariana Del Carmen - vocals
Fabian Selote - Spoken Word
Benji Anstey - lead guitar
Jarryd Alexander - bass guitar
Vuyo Nkasawe - keys
Timothy Fortes drums
Don't miss out on these soul-stirring performances—an evening of powerful, conscious music that will leave you inspired. See you there!
Doors Open: 8PM
Online and Door: R150