This genre of music became a tool for expressing struggles and frustrations during apartheid in Cape Town.
Hip/Hop
These organizations make surfing more accessible to disadvantaged youth in Cape Town.
Waves for change
Followers of Rastafari in Cape Town practice this dietary lifestyle.
Ital
The Afrikaans counterculture emerged as a response to this political regime.
Apartheid
Kwaito music originated in the 1990s and is a mix of...
house, hip-hop, and African beats.
This iconic South African hip-hop group’s album “The Real South African” made waves in the 90s.
Prophets of Da City.
Cape Town is known for its scenic views and these types of beaches, which attract surfers.
Stunning beaches.
The Rastafari movement in Cape Town is strongly connected to this spiritual homeland.
Ethiopia
This punk scene, led by bands like Fokofpolisiekar, emerged as part of the Afrikaans counterculture.
Punk Scene
Kwaito music is more than just a genre; it also influenced this cultural element in South Africa.
Fashion
Graffiti in Cape Town plays this role within the hip-hop community.
a creative outlet and a political statement.
This subculture, popular among urban youth, thrives in Cape Town's abandoned spaces where skate parks are created.
Skate Culture
This is the name of the Rastafari ceremonies in Cape Town, which include drumming, chanting, and reggae music.
Nyahbinghi.
This South African duo, known for their unique blend of music and controversial style, is part of the post-apartheid Afrikaans counterculture.
Die Antwoord.
The Kwaito movement became an important form of expression for this group post-apartheid.
South African youth, especially in townships.
The Cape Flats region of Cape Town is known for being a center of this musical subculture.
hip-hop
This value is central to both the surf and skate cultures in Cape Town.
Self expression
The wearing of dreadlocks by Rastafarians is a symbol of this.
Their Faith
The Afrikaans counterculture redefined cultural identity by embracing .
Alternative lifestyles
Kwaito shares similarities with hip-hop but is uniquely South African due to its emphasis on this.
Township life and post-apartheid identity.
This Cape Town-based hip-hop artist was a pioneer of local rap during the apartheid era.
Emily YX?
These two subcultures, surf and skate, are central to Cape Town’s identity, despite their historical association with privileged communities.
Surf & Skate
This spiritual leader is revered by Rastafarians and is considered a key figure in their teachings.
Haile Selassie.
This genre blends .... representing the Afrikaans counterculture.
punk, folk, and electronic music
This iconic South African Kwaito artist’s album "Ooh La La" helped define the genre.
Mandoza.