“If there were a prize for the most appropriately named band in the world, The Joy would be odds-on favourite to win” says Songlines in their ‘Introducing’ feature on The Joy
The Joy have been featured in this months edition of the highly esteemed world music magazine Songlines. Read more.
The Joy sell out their first ever headline show
July 11th marked the day that The Joy sold out their first headline show in the UK! This milestone was reached when the quintet from Hammarsdale in Kwa-Zulu Natal performed at The Old Church Stoke Newington in London to a capacity audience. It follows on from a slate of UK based shows, including The Great […]
The Joy share new single “Heartbreaker”
Today, South African quintet The Joy announce brand new single “Heartbreaker”. The track was co-written with MNEK who reached out to the band’s producer Two Inch Punch (Kali Uchis, Jessie Ware, Years & Years) about working together. On a trip to London they got together at September’s Studio and wrote “Heartbreaker” during a two week […]
The Joy to play Glastonbury Festival and more on UK tour
The Joy are headed to the UK this June and July for a series of dates, including playing the Transgressive Stage at Glastonbury Festival on June 23rd and 25th. Fresh from playing the iconic UK festival, The Joy will then head out on July 1st to the Love Supreme Festival in East Sussex which this […]
Watch Bokani Dyer’s affecting new song “Mogaetsho” now!
If you love music videos that spotlight the live performance of songs then watch the video for Bokani Dyer’s “Mogaetsho” now. The latest video from the recently-released Radio Sechaba, it was filmed at Flame Studios, Constitution Hill in Johannesburg and shows why Bokani and his incredible band are a must-see live act. In an extensive […]
The Joy work with Nigerian producer Shizzi on new single “Hlala Nami”
The Joy continue to attract top production talent with their gorgeous harmonies and melodies that effortlessly captivate listeners. The latest song to emerge from this is “Hlala Nami” which sees Ntokozo Magcaba, Melokuhle Mkhungo, Sanele Ngcobo, Phelelani Sithole and Sandile Sphelele Hlophe work with Nigerian producer Shizzi on a new single, “Hlala Nami”. In November […]
he Joy tells stories from home on new single “Umona”
South African quintet The Joy have recently shared their brand new single “Umona”. The new track follows on from the recently released “Mountain”, both tracks taken from their six-track Hammarsale EP which will be released August 4 on Transgressive Records. With their roots in traditional Zulu music and modern acapella, their latest offering tells stories […]
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CLASH Magazine praise The Joy and detail upcoming EP
“The group have a truly special sound, one born from truth, and the close interplay of their voices.” – Robin Murray Read the full feature here.
The Joy’s energetic collaboration with The Blessed Madonna, “Shades of Love”, is heading up the charts
Inclusive, unifying, cathartic dance music hardly comes better than that created by The Blessed Madonna – and the dance icon’s latest track featuring South Africa’s The Joy is a fantastic example of this. Titled “Shades of Love, since its release on February 22nd the track has spent more than 4 weeks on the BBC’s Radio 1 […]
