Langa based non-profit organisation Bridges for Music partners with the iconic festival EDC Las
Vegas, to build an African-inspired stage for the best talent on the continent. A groundbreaking
showcase of Africa’s leading sounds, from AfroHouse to Amapiano or Afrobeats will premiere this
May for the first time at the biggest dance music festival in the USA.
Embodying the spirit of UBUNTU, an African philosophy that embodies interconnectedness and
humanity towards others, this is more than a stage; it’s a movement rooted in
community,connection, and collaboration across cultures. For three electrifying days, South
African artists like Uncle Waffles, DJ Lag, Da Capo, Kasango as well as Nigerian superstar Sarz or
Zambian Kilimanjaro will offer a rich sonic journey across new music genres that are taking the
world by storm. The line up will also include artists from Africa’s diaspora, showcasing all the local
collectives who are pushing the sound and culture.
In the words of Valentino Barrioseta, Founder of Bridges for Music. “ This partnership between
EDC and Bridges for Music is more than music, it’s about impact and community and the ripple
effects will be felt far away from Las Vegas, on a grass root level ”
For over a decade, Bridges for Music has worked in under-resourced communities, building the
pioneering Bridges Academy in Langa where young people are trained on music, mindfulness,
computer literacy and entrepreneurial skills, developing them into sustainable pathways in the
music industry and in some cases into global stages. The UBUNTU stage is an extension of this
mission—amplifying African excellence while inspiring a new generation of artists and
changemakers. UBUNTU by Bridges for Music is about celebrating the stories, the communities,
and the roots behind the music.
