afribeat.com

open sourced content creation and distribution hub

Founded in 2000AD in Cape Town afribeat.com was modelled on the Drummagazine of the 50s to position itself as the first online Pan African Music Resource. Afribeat was active in Cape Town releasing 4 music albums. In 2005 afribeat published its first book, the classic story out of Durban titled Shadows of Justice. The Story of South African Jazz Book series was first published in 2015. There are many mentors and masters on te journey including Jim Bailey, founder of Bailey's African History Archive, the MELT2000 and Jazz Against Apartheid stables of musicians and activists.

With the adaptation of these works to screen in 2020 with the Sausage Film Company, afribeat has taken on a support role in the distribution and access to equal education that the film and documentary space provides. Afribeat.com is the distributor of the Story of South African Jazz Book Series, iMbizo yamaKhono Web series and other titles A multi-media music space. A creativity Hub for African wisdom keepers, holistic philosophers and all-round artists of the human experience. Cultural Memory Archives of the liberation artists, the protectors of Human dignity and freedom who used music as a weapon. Legacy Narratives of the unsung heroes of African music. Capacity building Resources resource contributing to the healthy spiritual development of Africa's people.


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The Story of South African Jazz V1

A life lived and learned through the lens of heart centred South African jazz musical vibration.

The Story of South African Jazz V2

The role South African jazz music has played in the development of humanity.

To the Peace on Earth

An amazing story of the power of music to bring joy, growth and healing.

Oh Huriǂoaxa Shipwrecked

Five friends guide one another in a heartening and enlightening conversation tending towards positive soul growth.

Shadows of Justice

From the unwavering truths of the heart to the multi-racial freedom of the new South Africa, this book is written so that history is not distorted.

Johnny Mbizo Dyani Songoook

The living legacy of Johnny Dyani the composer who bridged music and society, jazz and freedom.

iMbizo yamaKhono Se04 uBuntu

uBuntu profiles five key protagonists and the life lessons they are actively returning to community.

iMbizo yamaKhono Se03 Afrika Year

Afrika Year teachings emphasize practicing humility, respecting the audience, taking your business seriously and appreciating indigenous music

iMbizo yamaKhono Se02 Assimilation

Tools of capacity building in music, self-expression and sustainable practice are shared by great artists.

iMbizo yamaKhono Se01 Attunement

Attunement brings a focus on song-writing, African jazz and blues styles, Rhythm Workshops, Spirituality and Freedom in music.