Shimza & Co: & friends, Massuma and FALYN by Gray Area
About This Event
Shimza, Massuma and FALYN perform a live electronic bill at the Knockdown Center. All three favor long-form, room-scale DJing: Shimza works through steady rhythmic shifts rooted in the South African dance continuum; Massuma builds patient, late-night club sets; and FALYN emphasizes texture and timing, prioritizing momentum and clean transitions over spectacle.
About the Artists
Shimza
Shimza is the stage name of Kholofelo Ashley Raphala, a South African DJ and producer who came up in Tembisa and began pursuing music seriously as a teenager. His work sits in the Afro-house continuum, drawing on afro tech, 3-step, and gqom while keeping the mix focused on long, incremental shifts rather than quick drops.
Massuma
Massuma is an electronic artist and DJ whose work sits comfortably in late-night club contexts. In New York City, she has brought her sets to Knockdown Center, a room that rewards patience and control.
FALYN
FALYN is an electronic artist and DJ whose work is shaped for room-scale listening rather than stagecraft. In New York City, they have performed at Knockdown Center, including bills such as “Shimza & Co: & friends,” and “Massuma and FALYN by Gray Area,” alongside artists like Shimza and Massuma.