#KINFOLK meets Odwa Bongo - Live Podcast

KINFOLK meets the artist: Odwa Bongo

Join us for a soul-stirring podcast episode as KINFOLK sits down with multifaceted artist Odwa Bongo to explore his unique musical journey and artistic vision.

In this Conversation, Odwa Shares his evolution as a solo artists reshaping contemporary folk with uHadi bow, voice, and a fusion of African, Jazz, and Soul. His latest singles “Qula Kwedini” and “Nomathemba” are streaming on all platforms. A former soloist with the Standard Bank School’s Big Band, Odwa has since graced stages like WOMAD and Artscape. Currently touring Gauteng, he’s known for powerful storytelling, healing sounds, and magnetic live shows that honour isiXhosa roots and indigenous music.

The episode spotlights Odwa's mastery of the uHadi, an indigenous Xhosa string instrument that he plays with "masterful precision and deep cultural significance." Listeners will discover how this ancient instrument becomes a bridge between tradition and modernity in Odwa's performances, especially when paired with the "deeply emotive playing" of Chester Summerton on piano in the Odwa Bongo Duo.

As KINFOLK continues to branch out across South Africa in 2025, this episode exemplifies our commitment to gathering in sacred spaces, weaving together diverse cultural inheritances and gifts. Odwa's work perfectly embodies our vision of creating connections that transcend conventional boundaries, nurturing our collective consciousness through the powerful language of music.

Join us for "a deeply immersive and emotional journey, where music becomes a dialogue between the ancient and the modern, the personal and the universal."

Venue: Mamakashaka and Friends

Time: Doors open, Coffee & Pastries at 12:00 | Live Podcast at 13:00 | Media Interviews & Networking at 14:00

Tickets: Free Registration