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The kwaai art of standing out | Siya Ngcobo | TEDxAIMS

1,752 views · Published 12 August 2014 · 14:31 · Indexed 12 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Performance artist and electronic musician Umlilo explores the idea of uniqueness as catalyst for breaking boundaries in both local music and pop culture. Through a demonstration of how he produces his 'future kwaai' sound, he will look at the steps necessary in breaking through the oversaturated online world.

Multi-disciplinary media practitioner Siya transforms into his musical alter-ego Umlilo when he takes on the stage to perform. His signature sound dubbed ‘future kwaai’ explores and pushes the boundaries of local electronic music and has taken
the music world by storm.

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