UBUNTU by Bridges for Music - African electronic music takes centre stage in Las Vegas
Written by: Patrick Domburg Save to InstapaperLanga 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. “We’ve witnessed across the continent how music can be a catalyst for transformation,” Barrioseta adds. “The artists on the line up are leading this transformation showing the next generation what’s possible”
A Partnership for ImpactIn collaboration with Insomniac, the creators of EDC, UBUNTU represents a shared commitment to meaningful action, impact, and cultural diversity that will potentially become an ongoing commitment to build cultural bridges between the continent and the USA.
Stage DetailsStage Name: UBUNTU by Bridges for MusicStage description and design:The stage design follows the shape of a Kraal and will bring the creativity and art of local communities to the heart of Las Vegas. Ubuntu is a new experience by EDC and Bridges for Music, rooted in the raw spirit of Africa reimagined through sound, light, and art. Expect hypnotic AfroHouse, deep grooves, and the unmistakable pulse of Amapiano in a space built for togetherness and sonic freedom. Curated by non-profit organisation Bridges for Music, this isn’t just a stage, it’s a movement, where community and cultures collide. Join us and celebrate unity through rhythm to remind each other: I am because we are.
Lineup HighlightsFriday: Sarz, DJ Lag, Kitty Amor, Jon Casey, Eli Fola, Afromantis CollectiveSaturday: Kasango, Karaba, DJ Lag, Kitty Amor, AQUTIE, DEE/MA + Surprise ShowSunday: Uncle Waffles, Da Capo, One Tribe presents Amémé b2b Baron, Andre Power, Kilimanjaro, Drėėėmy, Meedy x Pizzi
Join us at EDC Las Vegas for this extraordinary already SOLD OUT celebration.
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