Bantu Social

Born in the heart of Gauteng around 2016 under the direction of drummer and creative visionary Molefi "Levos" Phuroe, Bantu Social has become synonymous with fearless musical exploration. Their performances move effortlessly between jazz, neo-soul, lounge and broken beat, creating rich sonic landscapes that are both deeply rooted and constantly evolving.

Having shared stages from Jazz on the Lawn and The Great Escape Festival to Design Indaba, International Jazz Day and Namibia's Festival Operation Phenduka, the collective continues to carve out a sound that is unmistakably their own as they prepare for the release of their debut EP.

Leading the journey is the captivating Mela Genre , whose voice shifts effortlessly between tenderness and power. Alongside her, Thabo Morajane paints elegant harmonic textures on piano, Sandile Mbatha anchors every groove with inventive bass lines, while Levos drives the music with hypnotic rhythms that are equal parts precision and surprise.