Fede?

Initially performing under the SPAZA name, the collective Fede? has worked on an ambitious project centered around the life and legacy of Makhanda ka Nxele, a historic Xhosa prophet and leader. Their work evolved into a powerful musical narrative that explored and responded to Makhanda's story, leading them to tour Europe in 2022, performing at prestigious venues and festivals such as Roskilde Festival in Copenhagen, AB Club in Brussels, and Banlieues Bleues in Paris.

Upon returning to South Africa, the group rebranded from Spaza to Fede? — a colloquial South African term meaning “do you understand?” or “you get it?” This name captures the group’s mission of interrogation and response, embodying their process of questioning and exploring topics through music. Fede? is known for its spontaneous, dialogue-driven approach to creating music, often building sonic responses to themes rooted in social, cultural, and historical contexts.