First time at The Black Power Station Listen To The Kids is a powerful, youth-focused concept curated and performed by acclaimed Black improvised music outfit, Kujenga. This special show brings together Kujenga and guest collaborators to spotlight compositions by emerging South African musicians—artists who are shaping the sound of tomorrow.
Challenging ageism in the jazz and improvised music space, Listen To The Kids asserts that innovation in this genre has always been driven by the youth. This performance celebrates that truth—amplifying fresh voices, bold compositions, and the unstoppable energy of a new generation.
Expect a genre-defying journey that’s soulful, experimental, and unapologetically future-facing.
About the Artists
Kujenga is a Cape Town-based Black improvised music collective whose name means “to build” in Swahili—a reflection of their mission to create meaningful sonic experiences. Known for their electric live shows, Kujenga invites audiences into a deeply immersive world of rhythm, story, and spiritual sound.
Winners of the Mzansi Jazz Awards’ Newcomer of the Year (2024), featured in the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans, and SAMA-nominated for Best Jazz Album, Kujenga has headlined top festivals including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, and recently toured the UK.
Their albums Nationality (2019) and In the Wake (2024) explore identity, liberation, and collective memory through rich, layered sound. They are regarded as one of the most exciting new voices in South African music today.
- Venue: The Black Power Station
- Location: The Old Power Station
- Ticket price: ZAR 200.00
- Programme type: The Fringe
- Genre: The Black Power Station Session
- Duration: 60 minutes
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Ages:
PG (PARENTAL GUIDANCE)
