By Zuko Komisa
‘Nkululeko’ is South Africa’s first all-black, all-queer music compilation EP.
For a collaborative EP exploring the concept of freedom, Future Kwaai Records and 1Beat have teamed up with some of South Africa’s most promising gay musicians,
These musicians include Gyre, Mx Blouse, Mr. Allofit, and Hlasko.
The EP has been put together to commemorate the milestone of 32 years since South Africa’s first pride march celebrated LGBTQ+ identity.
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The six original songs on the “Nkululeko” EP by these LGBTQ musicians address community, love, freedom, and queer struggles.
The project will be officially performed at the inaugural Legrand Queer Arts Festival in February 2023,
Tracklist:
- Nkululeko written by Umlilo, Gyre, Mx Blouse, Mr Allofit and Hlasko, produced by Umlilo
- Femme Physique – Gyre produced by Theolonius Kelly
- Tip – written and produced by Hlasko
- Homophobe – written by Mr Allofit produced by Darren Blanckensee
- L.O.M.L – written by Umlilo produced by Ganther
- Abangani – written by Mx Blouse, Umlilo produced by Umlilo & Lloyd May
Each artist will provide a set of some of their most recognizable songs.
A portion of the project’s revenues will support the Legrand Queer Arts Festival and local LGBTQ+ organizations working to address issues including housing and queer issues.
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