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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
- 🇬🇧Moving Deep ShowcaseLondon, UK
- 🇳🇱JD Williams Whisky BarAmsterdam, NL
- 🇧🇼Protea Hotel RooftopGaborone, BW
- 🇬🇧Loud Creative Radio · Resident DJLondon, UK
- Schweppes Gin FestivalMenlyn Park, Pretoria
- Bassline FestivalConstitution Hill
- Amex Tennis Town FestivalMonte Casino
- Truth Club NightTruth Nightclub
- AfrobizaMarcana
- LytupClub A.M
- Bezulu SessionsCarfax
- Dance CartelRockets Bryanston Rooftop
- Select SundaysLiving Room
- 93.8 Mix FMNational Radio

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