BCUC – which stands for Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness – make music by the people for the people. A mantra that is tangible in the Soweto band’s effusive energy and spellbinding storytelling.
Harnessing a punk spirit, the seven-piece group conveys a pyschedelic ritualism drawing from Indigenous musical traditions, hip-hop, funk, futuristic pop and Afro-punk. A vibrant sonic melting pot that has deservedly made them a resounding favourite on the festival circuit.
Arriving after the recent release of their debut full-length album Millions of Us and nicknamed BCUC’s “amapiano ‘locals’ mix”, they describe their set here as “a sound from the street” shared ahead of a show at intimate UK event Beat-Herder.
“It’s amazing that this genre is criss-crossing the world, especially Africa,” states the band. “These are our local sounds, it’s in the air and with us on our headphones and in the van when touring.”
BCUC play Beat-Herder, Lancashire, 13-16 July
Crack Mix 501: BCUC
Crack Mix 501: BCUC
BCUC – which stands for Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness – make music by the people for the people. A mantra that is tangible in the Soweto band’s effusive energy and spellbinding storytelling.
Harnessing a punk spirit, the seven-piece group conveys a pyschedelic ritualism drawing from Indigenous musical traditions, hip-hop, funk, futuristic pop and Afro-punk. A vibrant sonic melting pot that has deservedly made them a resounding favourite on the festival circuit.
Arriving after the recent release of their debut full-length album Millions of Us and nicknamed BCUC’s “amapiano ‘locals’ mix”, they describe their set here as “a sound from the street” shared ahead of a show at intimate UK event Beat-Herder.
“It’s amazing that this genre is criss-crossing the world, especially Africa,” states the band. “These are our local sounds, it’s in the air and with us on our headphones and in the van when touring.”
BCUC play Beat-Herder, Lancashire, 13-16 July
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