UMLE
Umle is an artist duo from Port Elizabeth in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Their first studio EP, "Abantwana Belanga", showcases their charismatic and unique style. Known for their witty, slurry-mumbled, and thought-provoking isiXhosa lyrics, Umle's music features limping chord progressions and wavy song arrangements played by ear. Their fluid, placid, and atypical tunefulness creates a distinctive sound that addresses communal issues directly and indirectly experienced by the duo. "Abantwana Belanga" is a collaborative and socially engaged project that invites both the scrutiny of the artists and the audience, delivering an important message to those who need it.