Claygulgong 2026: The South African Delegates • Part IV - Ukuzazisa || The following morning we walk up to the highest point of the town (Flirtation Hill) to watch the sunrise and give thanks for the long journey.
The prayers that have been answered so that we can get to this point, and for the work to come to be blessed.
#claygulgong2026 #prayer #meditation #land #austraila
Across many African Indigenous traditions, clay is far more than earth beneath our feet. It is a living material that carries memory, spirit, and the story of creation itself.
For generations, clay has been used to shape vessels that hold water, food, and sacred brews—objects that sustain both body and community. Yet its significance extends far beyond craft. In many cultural practices, clay is also used on the body during rituals of healing, purification, and ancestral connection. The act of touching clay becomes an act of remembering that we come from the earth and will one day return to it.
Within traditions connected to the work of Izangoma, different clays may be applied during ceremonies as symbols of grounding, protection, and spiritual alignment. The body becomes a living canvas, marked with the language of the land.
Clay also carries the knowledge of those who came before us. Every pot, vessel, or fragment holds traces of the hands that shaped it—echoes of technique, culture, and worldview passed through generations.
In a fast-moving digital world, clay reminds us of something essential: that creation begins with the earth itself. To shape clay is to slow down, to listen, and to participate in a cycle much older than any of us.
Perhaps that is why this humble material continues to endure—because within it lies a profound truth: we are, quite literally, shaped by the earth.
#claygulgong2026
Claygulgong 2026 • An amazing experience creating an immersive experience of African dance forms, in connection with breath work with @sisonkepapu and sound with @nkosenathikoela , connecting with earth/clay. Thank you to @andiledyalvane & @nkuthazo_alexis_dyalvane for calling us to co-create this beautiful experience and @claygulgong_mansfieldceramics for making it possible for the work to be done. The energy of the people and the land was felt; the understanding of connecting with the earth and community was explored. A deeper meaning of what we do and why we do it was unraveled.
I’m grateful for all the lessons learned. Grateful for all new friendships made. Thank you to ugogo @katrina.bodey_art for her gentle heart and helping hands. We give thanks to all those who walked with us during this journey 🙏🏾🌿🌀🌞🌬️
What great energy from the people who joined us for some African dance at The Pavilion at the Corona Sunset Festival 2026. Definitely one of the highlights of my month of March, coming from another energising session at Tribe In VI the weekend before. I really love moving and being free with people.
#coronasunsetsfestivalcapetown
Sekunjalo once again❗️ To all my friends and family coming to the Corona Sunsets Festival 2026 this weekend, let’s come together at The Pavilion between 17:00-18:30 to jam to African dances and music, and together we will explore endless possibilities of movement and sounds under the sunset.
Frame 3: Scenes from this past weekend’s movement session at @tribeinza VI
A Private School Bhinca 🤎🌿
Took a trip to the South Coast of KZN this past weekend to go celebrate the union of Lwando Sikholiwe and Tankiso Ngidi, kwaphoqa ukuthi ngikhiphe unyawo.
A Summer Dream ‘25 • What a way to end off the year, doing a play about “nothing” and just having fun with some of the greatest people I’ve ever met and worked with. As our director said: in this milieu lighthearted theatre is necessary too.
Directed by: Brett Bailey (@brett.bailey.twb )
Music by: Jak Tomas (@jaktomasmusic )
#asummerdream #spierwinefarmamphitheatre #musictheatre #stellenbosch
Join us on the 24th of September for a truly unique celebration of sound, culture, and movement at Emandulo: The Silent Sonic Experience — a one-of-a-kind silent disco set in the heart of Dweba Art & Café.
In honour of Heritage Day, we invite you to journey through South Africa's rich and rhythmic history with live jazz music performed by Zintle 'NeAhtyah' Mbuyazwe and her band, along with Simanye Gxobole as our special guest. The experience, elevated through wireless headphones, allowing each guest to be immersed in the music while exploring the space in an intimate and personal way.
As you move through the gallery, you'll be guided by two dancers who will gently usher you into each moment, offering fragments of performance that echo the spirit of the music and the stories of our people.
This immersive experience also includes a taste of traditional South African cuisine, to nourish your body after the music has fed your soul — this will be included in your ticket. On the menu we will have:
Beef stew
Steam bread
Chicken curry
Savoury rice
Samp and bean
Pasta salad
Beetroot chutney
This shall be served buffet style.
Come dressed in a way that expresses your cultural roots, your future visions — or both — and be part of this vibrant celebration of heritage, memory, and sonic journey.
This event is in partnership with Herbalist Entertainment Group @the_dancing_herbalist and @dweba_art_cafe
#ʟɪɴᴋɪɴʙɪᴏ
Throwback: 3 years ago Washa X (formally known as Xenlaii), Qiniso Dladla and I collaborated on this fine music video, but never really shared it with the people. I recently found it on my hard drive when I was looking for footage to create a dance reel and thought that this is actually something that the people should see. I give you:
🎵: Xenlaii, @_washax - Bless
🎹: @prodbykaeb & Xolani Mchunu
📹: @qindladla
🕺🏾: Cebolenkosi Zuma
BTS : @jcuedeepdealer
Watch the full video on my YouTube channel. Link is in my bio.
🎶 You’re Invited: Sa-Nya-Ngoma A Sonic and Spiritual Journey by Indigenous Frequency
📍 Venue: C7, South African College of Music (SACM) 📅 Date & Time: Doors open: 6:30 PM Show: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: R300 online | R400 at the door 🎫 Book now: umnombo-institute.com/event-details/sa-nya-ngoma
About the Show Sa-Nya-Ngoma is more than a performance — it’s a deep listening experience, a celebration of Southern African musical mastery, and a spiritual offering led by Indigenous Frequency.
Rooted in the sacred traditions of the Nguni and AbaMbo peoples, “Sa” refers to the Master, and “Ngoma” to the sacred arts of sound, movement, and divination. This performance is both a tribute and a living continuation of those lineages — an interplay of rhythm, vibration, and ancestral memory.
🎵 Artistic & Musical Direction by: Nkosenathi Koela, master of African classical lutes and harps
🎶 Featuring a powerhouse ensemble:
* Reza Khota – Guitar @reza.khota
* Jonno Sweetman – Drum Kit @jonno_sweetman
* Keketso Bolofo – Percussion & Marimba @keketso_bolofo
* Kim Masala – Percussion & Marimba
* Iman Adams – Vocals
Together, they create an immersive soundscape where ancient tradition meets contemporary improvisation.
💃 Choreography by Cebolenkosi Zuma
Featuring Dancers:
* Anoxolo Hashibi
* Sinehlanhla Sihlangu
Movement becomes a language of remembrance — echoing ancestral knowledge and collective healing.
Sa-Nya-Ngoma honors the legacy of Ngoma master practitioners throughout Southern Africa — both known and unnamed — whose wisdom lives on in every beat and breath.
✨ Presented in collaboration with Ohio University. @ohio.university@uct_sacm
📸 @umm.ankabut
📩 Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music, movement, and memory. Secure your seat now: umnombo-institute.com/event-details/sa-nya-ngoma
