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04 June 2025
Inside the First Ever Boiler Room in Ethiopia
How the artist known as Ethiopian Records brought a bold and rooted vision to Addis Ababa's first take on the electronic music event.
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15 May 2024
The Trance-Inducing Electronic Sounds From Sisso and Maiko
The Tanzanian DJ-producer duo, Sisso and Maiko, are pushing the frontiers of the singeli sound.
Latest
21 March 2024
The Best North African Boiler Room DJ Sets
Across the region and its diaspora, North African DJs and musicians are celebrating their musical heritage in collaboration with Boiler Room.
Events
30 May 2018
Boiler Room x Ballantine’s True Music Africa: 2 Days of Performances and Panel Discussions
The grand finale of True Music Africa will take place in Joburg in June.
Video
11 April 2016
This 60-Minute Boiler Room Cape Town Set From DJ Fosta Is Our #MondayMotivation
Watch DJ Fosta’s 60-minute Cape Town Boiler Room set for Ballantine's and Boiler Room's Stay True Journeys series.
News
17 August 2015
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80's Boiler Room Concert
Watch Seun Kuti & Egypt 80's energy-packed concert with Boiler Room at London's legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's.
News
10 July 2015
Blackfoot Phoenix's 'Dark & Lovely Global Roots' Mixtape
In preparation for a tour of South Africa, Boiler Room/NTS Live collaborative Dark & Lovely Global Roots share a mix from Blackfoot Phoenix.
Video
04 June 2015
South African Producer Aero Manyelo Throws Down For Boiler Room
South African afro-tech producer and DJ Aero Manyelo performed for a hype crowd during a Boiler Room show in Johannesburg last month.
Video
17 April 2015
'Stay True South Africa: A Dancing Nation' With Black Coffee, Okmalumkoolkat, Culoe de Song & More
Boiler Room & Ballantine's share 'Stay True South Africa: A Dancing Nation', a mini-doc showcasing the vital role of dance in South Africa.
Audio
26 February 2014
Owiny Sigoma Band 'Yukimwi (Blludd Relations Remix)'
London production duo Blludd Relations remix Owiny Sigoma Band's 'Yukimwi.'
Video
08 July 2013
Shabazz Palaces x Boiler Room
Watch Shabazz Palaces fuse live percussion and samplers in their Boiler Room TV performance.
Video
17 May 2013
Aperture, Cape Town's Answer To Boiler Room + Groove Afrika Interview
South Afircan house music dance night Aperture is Cape Town's answer to BoilerRoom, plus we talk to featured DJ duo Groove Afrika.
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