The Bassline Fest is an annual Urban Music Festival in it’s 14th year. A celebration of African vibrancy, dynamism and globalism through music. A family Fest running over 3 days from 25th to 27th May 2018 at the Constitution Hill (fondly known as ConHill) situated in the hub of Jozi.
Held on the Africa Day weekend; Africa Day is the official African Union day of celebration and commemoration of the unity and solidarity of the African states, and acts as a collective voice for the African continent through Arts and Culture.
The Fest will feature a dialogue on Friday 25th May, with the signature Africa Day concert happening on the Saturday 26th May, which will be a live Television broadcast on SABC2 and host the hottest acts in Africa. Sunday 27th May will be a laid back day of Jazz and World music.
So far, this year's edition will feature the following artists:
Salif Keita - Mali
Yemi Alade - Nigeria
Dub Inc – France
Flavia Coelho – Brazil
Nakhane – South Africa
Nathalie Natiemba – Reunion Island
Ghorwane – Mozambique
Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabusa – South Africa
Oki Dub Ainu Band – Japan
Sekou Kouyate – Guinea
Azah – South Africa
Elida Almeida – Cape Verde