Distruction Boyz
Gqom\'s breakout global ambassadors.
Babes Wodumo
Gqom\'s queen, brought the genre to the mainstream.
Naked Boys
Durban gqom production collective.
DJ Lag
Pioneering gqom producer who globalized the Durban sound.
Big Nuz
Durban kwaito/gqom crossover group.
Zakes Bantwini
South African house music producer.
The Durban music scene
Durban (South Africa) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 1 genre. Gqom\'s dark, minimal house rhythm emerged from Durban\'s townships.
The most represented genre is electronic (6).
The earliest year on record is Zakes Bantwini (1978) and the latest is Distruction Boyz (2016); the busiest decade on the map is the 1990s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Distruction Boyz, Babes Wodumo, Naked Boys and DJ Lag. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Johannesburg South Africa · 503 km
- Cape Town South Africa · 1,271 km
- Harare Zimbabwe · 1,338 km
- Dar es Salaam Tanzania · 2,705 km
- Nairobi Kenya · 3,235 km
- Kinshasa DR Congo · 3,275 km
Questions about Durban music
What music is Durban known for?
Durban is known for electronic music. Notable acts include Distruction Boyz, Babes Wodumo, Naked Boys.
How many bands are from Durban?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Durban, spanning electronic.