SOLD OUT ‼️ The SN Project presents Pantomime at the Basement
As the first show of his debut tour, The SN Project (@thesnproject ) brings an immersive sonic experience to Untitled Basement this May.
He continues to carve out a distinct voice within South Africa’s Neosoul landscape, audiences can expect a rich, genre-blurring set featuring music from his most recent body of work, the evocative Pantomime, alongside selections from his debut album Afrikanization.
This performance will remain true to his genre blurring nature, weaving together jazz improvisation, neo-soul textures, and traditional sonic influences drawn from the South African diaspora.
Come experience Pantomime Vol. & Vol. 2, this time not in the comfort of your home or headphones but live at the Basement!
Tickets are available on Quicket (via the link in our bio)
Mzizi presents the Katara Experience 🎸
This show is journey that showcases his evolution from a guitarist to a triple platinum producer and co-producer for renowned artists like Kelvin Momo, Sjava, and Shekhinah.
Mzizi (@mzizi_mthintheki ) the originator of incorporating the rich Sesotho language into the amapiano and dance scene has crafted a unique sound that has captivated many.
Now, he is set to bring this beautiful sound to the Untitled Basement stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a truly one-of-a-kind performance.
Tickets are available on Quicket via the link in our bio
The Month of May at the Basement 📍📌
UPDATE:
• 24 May - Don Laka (POSTPONED)
Tickets for the following shows, go live soon:
• 26 May - The Afrodiaspora Connection x Tuesday Funk
• 28 May - Zola Marcelle (UK) Bass Trio
All other Tickets are available on Quicket (via the link in our bio)
ESINAM & Sibusile Xaba — Healing Voices Africa Tour
A meeting of nomadic spirits. A night of rhythm, ritual, and transcendence.
Saturday, 6 June | Doors: 18h00 | Show: 20h00 | Tickets available now
Early Bird: R250 | Quicket: R300 | Door: R350
ESINAM and Sibusile Xaba come together in a powerful collaboration that blends Ghanaian highlife, cosmic gospel, analogue trance, and deeply rooted African spirituality.
Described as “the missing link between Fela Kuti and Ibeyi,” the duo draw from their respective ancestries — ESINAM through her Belgian-Ghanaian heritage and Sibusile Xaba through his roots in KwaZulu-Natal — creating immersive sonic landscapes that move between healing, storytelling, improvisation, and groove.
The project first began in Johannesburg in 2023, making this performance a special return to the city as part of their Healing Voices Africa Tour.
Expect an unforgettable evening of expansive sound, connection, and musical exploration.
Presented by Akum Agency with the support of the Goethe-Institut and Expertise France, in partnership with Institut français, within the framework of the Connect & Create programme funded by the European Union.
@esinam_sibusilexaba@esinam_dogbatse@sibusilexaba@akumagency@aubergineartistmanagement@untitledbasement
#esinamandsibusilexaba #healingvoicesafricatour2026 #africa #livemusic
Zola Marcelle (UK) Presents ELEMENTS: Bass & Vocal
Her bass & vocal performances at Jazz Café, EFG London Jazz Festival, Jazz Re Live and others — going from double to triple and quadruple bass alongside some of the UK’s finest players — have left audiences speechless. Her work within this field embraces these two beautiful elements — engaging with the myriad of possibilities within them as an offering.
Now she brings it to Untitled Basement this May, in a special, once-in-a-lifetime gathering of talent, joined by three distinctive bass voices from Southern Africa: Dalisu Ndlazi, (@dalisu_ndlazi ) TENDAII (@tendaii.__ ), and bleeee.t (@bleee.t )
Together, they meet Zola Marcelle in an immersive live configuration where bass becomes voice, foundation, and conversation — shifting between structure and improvisation, intimacy and expansion.
Brought to you in partnership with:
@goetheinstitut_southafrica@southernafricaarts@theafrodiasporaconnection
and media partner @manor.africa
Throwback Thursday • We can’t wait to sing along (and quietly listen 👀🖤 ) with you for @thesnproject ’s next show, live at the Basement.
In this throwback he presented the Old & New, in two days he presents all the new (and perhaps more new new)
On the bandstand (in this video):
@thesnproject on keys
@sphelelomazibuko on drums (check out his upcoming show, 23 May)
@romy.brauteseth on bass
@muhammad_dawjee_ on tenor sax
@lwandagogwana on trumpet
@bonjglobal on vocals (she joins Bokani Dyer on the 11th of June)
Tickets are sold out. See you soon.
Video credit: @/mazmusiq
The last few months I’ve been working on new music, and on 11 June I’ll be bringing a few of those ideas to @untitledbasement for an introduction into this new chapter!
I’ll be joined by an incredible band featuring @bonjglobal (vocals), @sphelelomazibuko (drums), @shane_cooper_sounds (guitar), @dalisu_ndlazi (bass), and @jacktrmp (trumpet)
Tickets for Radio Sechaba: Live at the Basement are now live. Link in bio 🔗
“…You’ve probably seen (or heard) his drums, even if you didn’t know it.” - Gwen Ansell
He has graced the drums on our stage more than any other drummer — a testament of his craft. Sphelelo ‘Lelo’ Mazibuko steps up once again, this time taking centre stage as he presents Faces of Identity.
(Swipe) Here’s a look at some of the many times he has stunned the audience with unforgettable solos on the bandstand.
Catch him, alongside Thandi Ntuli and Benjamin Jephta, for the first installment — 29 May (live at Untitled Basement)
Tickets are available via the link in bio. 🎫
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F1 📸: @itsarthurdlamini
F8 📸: @tselimon
This edition of Beats By Her: Beyond The Groove is a special @spacesafrica.world takeover celebrating it’s 10 years of community, creativity and cultural moments that have shaped its journey over the years.
Join us for an evening of women in sound, genre-bending sets, beautiful energy and a dance floor that understands the assignment.
🗓 12 June 2026 🕓 4PM till Late 📍 7 Reserve St, Braamfontein
Tickets in bio 🎟️ #BeatsByHer #BeyondTheGroove #SpacesAfrica
The Legacy Series presents BOOM SHAKA (live at Untitled Basement)
This month, we bring you Boom Shaka (@boom_shakasa ), a high-energy, nostalgia-fuelled celebration of one of South Africa’s most iconic groups and the Kwaito movement they helped build.
From the streets to the stages, Boom Shaka’s music became the soundtrack of a liberated South Africa — raw, joyful, and unapologetically bold. This is your chance to relive those anthems live, in an intimate setting that honours the culture the way it deserves.
Expect a powerful live set of their most iconic hits, a vibrant atmosphere rooted in the spirit of Kwaito, and a night that feels both nostalgic and alive — a fresh celebration of their lasting influence on South African music.
Tickets are available on Quicket (via the link in bio)
