Umlilo Dj Tomer / Ricardo Gi / Gil Bokobza / Nomvula SA

Afro house artists DJ Tomer & Ricardo, Gil Bokobza, and Nomvula SA come together for the soulful and immersive track ‘Umlilo’, releasing August 21st on connected.

New York-based duo DJ Tomer & Ricardo have become a standout act in afro house music, with releases on labels including Sondela, My Other Side Of The Moon, and Kazukuta Records, receiving support from Black Coffee, Shimza, Themba, and more. Gil Bokobza's distinctive blend of afro-house infused with traditional African influences has been released on labels including Moblack, Aluku, and Madorasindahouse. Vocalist Nomvula SA is a pioneering voice in afro-house. Her harmonic vocals have seen her collaborate with DJ Fresh, DJ84, and Shona SA, and her contributions to dance music earned her a place in Traxsources’s top 100 vocalists worldwide.

‘Umlilo’ is a forward-moving track, centred on rolling percussion and pads that rise in anticipation as they blend with Nomvula SA's soulful, expressive vocals, creating a powerful, emotive track that’s rooted in the genre’s signature sound.