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We document the culture and roll out the releases. Diaspora dance music — Amapiano, Afro house, and the scenes shaping it — from DC to everywhere.
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7 upcoming nights
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Amapiano on the Roof · 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Washington, DC
Culture DC
South African Amapiano legend Sam Deep makes his Washington, DC debut, bringing his signature deep, soulful sound to the culture. One of the founding architects of Amapiano, Sam Deep blends deep house, jazz, and soul into a full Amapiano experience.
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Best for: deep Amapiano lovers, dancers, rooftop sunset crews
August 2, 2026
upcomingCulture, 2006 Fenwick St NE
Amapiano Sunday: August Experience · 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Washington, DC
Amapiano Sunday brings the DMV together for Amapiano, Afrohouse, dancing, food, and South African ciders. Hosted by AmapianoDMV at Culture, the August Experience recreates the feeling of a Sunday back home: good music, good food, and a crowd that came to dance.
August 15, 2026
upcomingONYX Rooftop Lounge
The Mobu Experience · 4PM - 9PM · Washington, DC
An afternoon rooftop session bringing South African classics, Amapiano, and Afrohouse energy to ONYX with MOBU, Dualitty SA, and Pascale Rosee.
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August 28, 2026
upcomingMerriweather Post Pavilion
In God We Trust World Tour · 8:30 PM · Columbia, MD
Asake brings the In God We Trust World Tour to Merriweather Post Pavilion with Uncle Waffles joining the Columbia, MD date.
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September 4, 2026
upcomingNorthwest Stadium (Complex), Lots E & F
Afro Plus Festival · Sep 4 - Sep 6, 2026 · Landover, MD
A multi-day festival (Sep 4–6) celebrating Afrobeats, Amapiano, and African culture.
September 11, 2026
upcomingKarma DC, 2221 Adams Pl NE
A Night of Afrohouse · 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM · Washington, DC
South African Afrohouse legend Prince Kaybee brings his signature sound to Karma DC.
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October 4, 2026
upcomingCulture DC
Amapiano Sunday · 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Washington, DC
The season closer. Amapiano Sunday returns to Culture DC for autumn.
Previously
July 11, 2026
ZIM VS USA RUGBY AFTER PARTY
Crown Station, Charlotte NC
July 5, 2026
AMAPIANO SUNDAY
Culture DC
June 20, 2026
ÜDORĀ | VEKTOR | VIVIUM
Outfield Navy Yard
June 19, 2026
A NIGHT OF AMAPIANO W/ DJ MAPHORISA & Daliwonga
Karma DC, 2221 Adams Pl NE
June 13, 2026
Amapiano To The World @ SOST (Vinyl Room)
Sost (Vinyl Room)
June 13, 2026
Dj VA’s Bday Bash
Focus Social Club
The Catalogue
past events & shoots
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MAJOR LE · 01Notes from the Floor
dispatches, essays & scene reports
The Soundtrack
curated playlists & sets
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