Zolani Mahola’s “XhosaNostra” Turns Gqom Into a Tribute, Not Just a Club Sound
Zolani Mahola’s “XhosaNostra” takes gqom beyond the club, using its hypnotic pulse as a vessel for tribute, Xhosa identity, cultural memory and sonic reinvention.
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Zolani Mahola’s “XhosaNostra” takes gqom beyond the club, using its hypnotic pulse as a vessel for tribute, Xhosa identity, cultural memory and sonic reinvention.
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