Shimza

DJ · Producer · Ibiza and Mykonos

Shimza

Shimza is South African DJ, producer and promoter Ashley Raphala, raised in Tembisa.

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Shimza is South African DJ, producer and promoter Ashley Raphala, raised in Tembisa. His approach to house music centres on percussion, melody and an Afro-tech sound, connecting his studio work with the energy of his DJ sets. He began the One Man Show in 2009 as both a music event and a fundraiser supporting schoolchildren. A move to Soulistic Music in 2013 preceded the album Shimuzic, with recordings including “African Woman” and “Akulalwa” among his catalogue. Music and community projects have remained connected strands of his career.

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Who is Shimza?
Shimza is South African DJ, producer and promoter Ashley Raphala, raised in Tembisa. His approach to house music centres on percussion, melody and an Afro-tech sound, connecting his studio work with the energy of his DJ sets.
Where is Shimza based?
Shimza is based in Ibiza and Mykonos.
Where can I listen to or follow Shimza?
Shimza is on Website, Spotify. Official links are listed on this page.

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