Thembi (tekhole)
Thembi (aka Tekhole) is a multi-genre DJ and producer, primarily gigging within Glasgow’s queer electronic scene... READ MORE BELOW
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Thembi (aka Tekhole) is a multi-genre DJ and producer, primarily gigging within Glasgow’s queer electronic scene. Her eclectic style is greatly influenced by her Southern African roots (Zimbabwean, Malawian and South African) drawing inspiration from the powerful basslines of Gqom and percussive tribal sound. Firmly rooted in drums and bass, her soundscapes include a mixture of electro, techno, breaks and UK Funky.
Through her resident show ~ Kutamba ~ on Clyde Built Radio, Thembi uses music to explore feelings of home, sonic kinship and collective consciousness. Her dynamic yet carefully curated mixes are designed to induce feelings of togetherness, unity and affinity. For her, this exploration of dance music has become an audial love letter to heritage and history. When words fail to describe the complex connections between one’s self and the world, the magic of music speaks.
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