SibaTHATHU is a DJ collective based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializing in a
sub-genre of Techno and Afro-tech house music that originates from KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa called GQOM.
The Gqom sibaTHATHU plays is a fusion of Techno, Bass, Afrotech, and elements of
an early 2000s South African sound known as Tribal, all with a touch of electronic
infusion. However, the production style is not solely confined to these influences, as
Gqom draws significant inspiration from the Nguni tradition, resulting in a culturally rich
and diverse sound.
The collective has graced stages in several venues around Johannesburg, such as
ANDclub, The HallMark House, Cotton Lounge, and Radisson Hotel, to name a few.
sibaTHATHU is committed to expanding the reach of Gqom to the global dance music
scene and in doing so sibaTHATHU has been featured on major independent radio
station around Africa and EUROPE such as Operator radio(NL), Refuge
worldwide(GER), Bloop Landon(UK), NTS(UK) and we have a monthly residency on
OROKO LIVE (Ghana) plus we DJed Played iMullar Sound System in as we firmly
believe that this genre has universal appeal and deserves to be heard by audiences
worldwide. We also run our own events called UMGQIBELO and sibaTHATHU presents
which takes place every first Saturday of the month in the heart of Johannesburg.
sibaTHATHU is a talented and innovative collective that offers a unique South African
sound that stands out in the world of Dance Music.
In conclusion, sibaTHATHU is a talented and innovative collective that presents a
distinct South African sound that truly distinguishes itself in the realm of dance music.
Our primary objective is to expand the reach of this beautiful sound known as GQOM.
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