Spotify RADAR Africa: Meet Thakzin

Born to a South African and Mozambican family, Thakzin’s journey began in Ivory Park, Johannesburg, where early jazz and kwaito influences, plus a deep respect for traditional percussion, shaped his signature sound.

Get to know the South African Afro House DJ and producer as he shares how music resonates with him on a deeper, spiritual level. Thakzin’s sound is rooted in African spirituality and healing, inspired by the rhythmic power of traditional drums.

Discover how his sound moved across borders to be enjoyed on a global stage, and how he laid the foundation for the 3 Step sub-genre of music.

Listen to Thakzin on the Spotify RADAR Africa playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWYc8Z858eGwP?si=2fa319bb6f2647ce