Discover: Trekkah Presents T.O.N.E.S
We get the lowdown on the show blending African rhythms to reveal the vibrance of Afrohouse.
African music has continued to outdo itself in all departments for quite some time, particularly as genres such as Amapiano and Gqom have taken hold of the world’s consciousness. Luckily, the T.O.N.E.S collective are on hand to capture the heat of the continent.
Based in Nottingham, the cohort of DJs, producers, musicians and visual artists have cultivated a following based on their ability to take fans on a journey through their selections, playing the latest and greatest of everything from Afro Tech to Soulful Afrohouse. With their new show on Keakie, they intend to continue where they started in providing a space for a myriad of sounds to thrive.
We spoke to its host, Trekkah, about how it came about and his mission to uncover the spirituality of African music.
“That’s the beauty of Afrohouse. There’s a range of sub-genres and different vibes presented to us to follow but all are tied together with the spiritual connection the music radiates.”
What is the premise of Trekkah Presents: T.O.N.E.S?
The premise of the show is to showcase our brand through Keakie. T.O.N.E.S are a Nottingham-based collective made up of DJs, producers, promoters, instrumentalists and visual arts. Bonded together through a shared passion, the collective collaborate to showcase and celebrate their love for African inspired House and Techno music.
How did the idea of your show come about?
We saw the show as a chance for us to present all realms of what we do as the T.O.N.E.S Collective. To begin with it will be my role to host the first few shows, but as we develop further into the series we will be welcoming more of our resident DJs from T.O.N.E.S and also introducing producers and DJs from around the world to give us a taste of their music selections.
What do you want listeners to take from Trekkah Presents: T.O.N.E.S?
A sense of travel, a journey.
Trekkah, DJ and producer and host of Trekkah Presents: T.O.N.E.S
When is the ideal time for listeners to check out your show?
Any time, that’s the beauty of Afrohouse. There’s a range of sub-genres and different vibes presented to us to follow but all are tied together with the spiritual connection the music radiates.
It’s a genre that works in all settings, all weathers, all time frames - whether switching off and vibing in your own consciousness or combined with groups of friends, dancing and celebrating the love of life and the present moment. It’s universal, it’s celebratory, it’s reflective and it’s spiritual.
What’s your favourite Keakie show that isn’t yours?
Describe Trekkah Presents: T.O.N.E.S in three words.
Deep Spiritual Afrohouse.
Listen to Trekkah Presents: T.O.N.E.S now on Keakie.
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