From humble beginnings, rehearsing in a shipping container a stone’s throw from the church where Desmond Tutu organised the escape of the most wanted anti-Apartheid activists of Soweto, BCUC have grown into one of the most celebrated bands, delivering electric performances across international stages.

Like their elders, Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness see their music as a hedonistic trance, but also as a weapon of political and spiritual liberation.

The seven-piece band mesmerises with indigenous funk and high-energy performances with driving drum rhythms, relentless bass and hypnotising vocals.

Artistic heirs to Philip “Malombo” Tabane and Batsumi, BCUC give a contemporary voice to the ancestral traditions of indigenous peoples. 1970s and ‘80s production and Jazz sounds are fused with hip-hop influences and punk-rock energy, taking the listener on an epic journey, sharing their powerful and inspiring views on modern Africa.

They tackle the harsh realities of the voiceless, especially the plight of the uneducated workers at the bottom of the social food chain. BCUC taps into the elusiveness of the spirit world of ancestors by which they are inspired. The Africa portrayed by BCUC is not poor, but rich in tradition, rituals and beliefs.

“Guaranteed to touch untapped corners of your soul.”

Okayafrica

"Not much comes close to the experience of watching BCUC live."

Crack Magazine