Thanks to The Fader, we were hipped to this latest episode of DJ N-RON‘s Domus mixtape series. Here he explores the sonic landscape of South Africa’s Jo’burg with our indie-rocking friends BLK JKS and visual artist Athi-Patra Ruga. When talking about living in an ever-changing and evolving city, the BLK JKS say “While some look to European cities and envy their long-established routines, venues, and structures, there are those of us who see a blank canvas and embrace it.” Listen below, and click here to download. Tracklisting after the jump.
1. Letta Mbulu – Nomalizo / Athi-Patra Ruga #1
2. Spikiri – Money Talks
3. Athi-Patra Ruga #2
4. Dirty Paraffin – Exhibit A
5. Skeleton Crew – Invisible Cities (the burning piano David Krut eBook podcast interview)
6. Givan Lotz – Easy Now
7. Felix LaBand – Jesus at the Table
8. CHLLNGR ft. BLK JKS, Mo Laudi of the very best and Spoek Mathambo – Ask For (remix)
9. Us Kids Know – Problems
10. Hugh Masekela – Nights in Tunisia / Athi-Patra Ruga #3
11. Professor – Ijimapi Leweight
12. Athi-Patra Ruga #4
13. Tshe Tsha Boys – Uyakwini Na Rose (where are you going?)
14. Polyphonic&Serengeti – Lately (remixed by Joao Orecchia)
15. Athi-Patra Ruga #5
16. BLK JKS and Thandiswa Mazwai for the Zar Orkestre – Ukuthula (cover)
Audio: BLK JKS + Athi-Patra Ruga’s Sound of Johannesburg Mix
Thanks to The Fader, we were hipped to this latest episode of DJ N-RON‘s Domus mixtape series. Here he explores the sonic landscape of South Africa’s Jo’burg with our indie-rocking friends BLK JKS and visual artist Athi-Patra Ruga. When talking about living in an ever-changing and evolving city, the BLK JKS say “While some look to European cities and envy their long-established routines, venues, and structures, there are those of us who see a blank canvas and embrace it.” Listen below, and click here to download. Tracklisting after the jump.
1. Letta Mbulu – Nomalizo / Athi-Patra Ruga #1
2. Spikiri – Money Talks
3. Athi-Patra Ruga #2
4. Dirty Paraffin – Exhibit A
5. Skeleton Crew – Invisible Cities (the burning piano David Krut eBook podcast interview)
6. Givan Lotz – Easy Now
7. Felix LaBand – Jesus at the Table
8. CHLLNGR ft. BLK JKS, Mo Laudi of the very best and Spoek Mathambo – Ask For (remix)
9. Us Kids Know – Problems
10. Hugh Masekela – Nights in Tunisia / Athi-Patra Ruga #3
11. Professor – Ijimapi Leweight
12. Athi-Patra Ruga #4
13. Tshe Tsha Boys – Uyakwini Na Rose (where are you going?)
14. Polyphonic&Serengeti – Lately (remixed by Joao Orecchia)
15. Athi-Patra Ruga #5
16. BLK JKS and Thandiswa Mazwai for the Zar Orkestre – Ukuthula (cover)