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    In Photos: Back To The City Over The Years
    Music
    27 April 2021

    In Photos: Back To The City Over The Years

    These images by photographer Tseliso Monaheng capture special moments from the South African hip-hop and street culture festival Back To The City, which would be taking place today on Freedom Day, were it not for the global pandemic.

    Emile YX? Shares Some Gems About South African Hip-Hop History, Its Relationship to Capitalism & More
    Music
    02 May 2019

    Emile YX? Shares Some Gems About South African Hip-Hop History, Its Relationship to Capitalism & More

    Here's a transcript of SA hip-hop pioneer Emile YX?'s talk at the hip-hop summit during Back To The City.

    In Photos: Back To The City 2019
    Music
    30 April 2019

    In Photos: Back To The City 2019

    South Africa's annual hip-hop and street culture festival Back To The City came back strong this year.

    EPMD is Performing in South Africa This Month
    Music
    05 April 2019

    EPMD is Performing in South Africa This Month

    EPMD will be performing at Back To The City, South Africa's biggest hip-hop festival.

    Here’s The Full Lineup for Back To The City, South Africa’s Biggest Hip-Hop Festival
    Music
    02 April 2019

    Here’s The Full Lineup for Back To The City, South Africa’s Biggest Hip-Hop Festival

    This year's Back To The City festival lineup is out.

    This Is What South Africa's Biggest Hip-Hop Festival Looks Like
    Latest
    02 May 2018

    This Is What South Africa's Biggest Hip-Hop Festival Looks Like

    In Photos: The 12th annual installment of South Africa's Back To The City festival.

    Pharoahe Monch Is Performing In South Africa This Month
    Events
    13 April 2018

    Pharoahe Monch Is Performing In South Africa This Month

    Pharoahe Monch will be performing at Back To The City, South Africa's biggest hip-hop festival.

    Sites and Sounds From South Africa's Back To The City Festival
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    03 May 2017

    Sites and Sounds From South Africa's Back To The City Festival

    This year's Back to the City Festival—South Africa's biggest and best hip-hop throw-down was a riot of style and cutting edge performances. Here are the pictures.

    10 Highlights From Back To The City 2016
    News
    29 April 2016

    10 Highlights From Back To The City 2016

    A complete breakdown of South African hip-hop festival Back To The City.

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