MTV K: Fly To The Stars Contest
Johannesburg, South Africa

Spoek Mathambo Speaks Of Change

Interview

Afro-futurist Spoek Mathambo took over NYC’s West Village with a raging storefront performance that left bystanders both stunned and wanting more. After the show, we sat down with Sub Pop’s rising star to hear his thoughts on what makes South Africa’s post-apartheid art culture tick, how his sophomore effort Father Creeper differs from his previous work, and why South Africa’s kwaito music is so important.