Isgubhu

Isgubhu

Isgubhu, a Zulu word meaning “beat”, celebrates an evergreen and ever-growing set of dance and electronic genres and subgenres sweeping the continent, from amapiano, gqom and Afro-house to kwaito, Shangaan electro and more. This week, the playlist features Dwson’s “Sense”, a song the Cape Town DJ and producer says encapsulates a bond deeper than words can articulate. “The song captures the confusion and intensity of a deep emotional connection that feels real but hard to explain,” Dwson says. “It’s about wanting genuine love without games or empty promises, where effort is mutual and patience is given freely. Even when the relationship doesn’t always ‘make sense’, the bond feels soulful, safe and rare; more than lust, more than habit.” Listen to Dwson’s “Sense” alongside specially curated selections from Nutty Nys and Kelvin Momo, Dlala Thukzin and Da Muziqal Chef on the Isgubhu playlist, and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.