Africa Day

AFRICA DAY at Sowaar Bar East Rand 25 May 2025 Cultures unite for Africa Day this year at Sowaar Bar East Rand. Join us for an afternoon of explosives live music from our beautiful continent. LINE UP: THE DIZZY BRAINS (Madagascar) 100% pure garage rock straight from one of the world’s poorest and most corrupt nations. The Dizzy Brains have been tearing up staging all over the world since 2010, fusing straight up rock + roll and punk with Malagasy rhythm and flair, creating a sound that is their own and a live experience that will melt your face. THAMSANQA VUTHELA Acid Jazz rooted in the traditional sounds of the Marimba. Hailing from South Africa, Thamsanqa Vuthela is a seasoned musician that has performed all over Europe. He recently recorded his debut solo album, The Gospels of Vuthela, in Berlin and will be performing songs from the upcoming album with his South African band. Through song and story, Vuthela brings to life izingane-kwane, the ancient fables that shaped our past and continue to hold meaning in our present. NECKLACE Johannesburg’s new post-punk darlings. Well known for their pulsating deep basslines and dreamy guitar that turns to a ferocious punk rock onslaught in an instant. Get lost in the eye of the hurricane with one of Johannesburg’s most exciting new live acts. The audience can also expect a MARKETPLACE of cool fashion, art and crafts. TICKETS are R80 online and R 100 at the door. DOORS open at 12:00