DJ Azuhl: Hip-Hop & DJ Culture in South Africa | The Hip-Hop African Podcast

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Written By Dr. Msia Clark

DJ Azuhl of Beat Bangaz discusses hip-hop and the art of DJ’ing in Cape Town. Listen to episode #77 below!

DJ Azuhl is a prominent South African DJ with Beat Bangaz, a DJ collective out of Cape Town. He was born and raised in Cape Town and has been involved in the hip-hop community in Cape Town since the 1980s. DJ Azuhl started breakdancing with the legendary Breaking crew Brasse Vannie Kaap (BVK). He co-founded the Beat Bangaz DJ Academy and Beat Bangaz Radio. He also works with Hip Hop Education South Africa.

Dr. Msia Clark

Dr. Msia Kibona Clark is an Associate Professor in the African Studies Department at Howard University. Her research explores themes such as hip-hop in Africa, African feminism‌ and the influence of social movements on cultural production. Msia has published several articles, book chapters‌ and reviews in academic journals and popular media outlets. Her book, “Hip-Hop in Africa: Prophets of the City and Dustyfoot Philosophers,” has been widely acclaimed and has gained recognition for its groundbreaking analysis of hip-hop in Africa. Her work not only sheds light on rich and diverse African hip-hop communities, but also addresses critical social issues. Her recent book, “African Women in Digital Spaces” explores the use of social media for advocacy by women across Africa and the diaspora. In addition to her academic pursuits, she has curated exhibitions on African culture and photography and is the host of “The Hip Hop African Podcast.”

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