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Growing up in a house where music was a norm, Kamanga was exposed to different genres from a young age. Music ranging from Kwaito, Jazz, Rave, R'nB, Hip-Hop, Soul, Rock 'n Roll, Trance, EDM, Pop among others; Kamanga was always obsessed with percussions. This soon manifested itself as a desk tapping habit that developed into a journey of exploring and creating sounds. He began his journey by compiling mixtapes at a young age for him and his friends. Over time Kamanga went from recording music onto cassettes and CDs to making music in his early 20's, lead by his passion for music, one beat at a time, Kamanga continued expanding on his music career. It wasn't until he realized that music was more than an interest but rather a gift, a perfect segue into the artist we know as Kamanga.

Surrounded by the underground house music scene in Johannesburg, South Africa, Kamanga intuitively found his calling in the groovy, afro-centric soundscapes of Afro house. House music became his breathe of fresh air. Percussive drums and uplifting dubs lie at the core of his artistic expression with a focus African art and creativity which has created a distinctive trademark for Kamanga.

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Inside Roots FM

“In the beginning there was Jack…” — and we set out to find Jack from all corners of the world.

Roots FM is an online radio platform dedicated to celebrating house music's diversity, origins, and the artists driving the genre forward. Every track has a root, every song has a story, every artist has a journey.

Broadcasts monthly with 2 DJ sets — one from host Kamanga, one from a guest — culminating in a deep-dive interview on the guest's musical roots.

Stages, festivals & radio

International🌐
  • Moving Deep Showcase
    London, UK
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  • JD Williams Whisky Bar
    Amsterdam, NL
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  • Protea Hotel Rooftop
    Gaborone, BW
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  • Loud Creative Radio · Resident DJ
    London, UK
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South Africa🇿🇦
  • Schweppes Gin Festival
    Menlyn Park, Pretoria
  • Bassline Festival
    Constitution Hill
  • Amex Tennis Town Festival
    Monte Casino
  • Truth Club Night
    Truth Nightclub
  • Afrobiza
    Marcana
  • Lytup
    Club A.M
  • Bezulu Sessions
    Carfax
  • Dance Cartel
    Rockets Bryanston Rooftop
  • Select Sundays
    Living Room
  • 93.8 Mix FM
    National Radio
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