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Kwela X On The World Show With Nicky B

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This Sunday on The World Show our guest is Kwelagobe Sekele aka Kwela X.

Having first made his mark in the mid-2000’s as lead vocalist and poet of Kwani Experience, Kwela has since continued exploring the realms of ‘voice’ and ‘sound ‘with numerous innovative projects.

We’ll be chatting about his passion for SA music and celebrating his new album, ‘We The Beautyful Ones’, which can best be described as an experimental African soundscape.
22 Oct 2023 English South Africa Arts · Performing Arts

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