This playlist is a collection of every set that I could find that was played at Afrikaburn 2023. This year became all about connecting with the dancing for me - So shout out to all the DJs, theme camps, sound rigs and wide-smiling fellow dancers.

To make it easier to find your favourite set, I have ordered the Playlist alphabetically by VENUE - (B)boombox, (S)pace Cowboys, (O)asis etc. - and then within that by date and time (where it was given) It's not perfect, but hopefully, it will make it a bit easier to find the set you are looking for.

Want to find that Seth Schwarz set that you loved at Ubuhlanti? - Go down to “U” for Ubuhlanti

Had an amazing night at Mirage and now you want to play that Faffa set 76 times in a row to help get you through the winter?  - Go to “M” for Mirage

Kissed someone in the middle of the Binnekring at 2 am at The Flying Dutchman and want the track to remember them? - Go to “F” for Flying Dutchman
Lost yourself for two hours dancing under the stars next to a mycelium tree while Zsa Zsa played on the Dung Beetle with glowing wings? - Go down to “D” for Dung Beetle

The Playlist starts with “Backstage” and ends ¾ of the way down at “Why Not”
After that the last 25% of the Playlist is a mix of all the tracks I found without obvious locations or venues - these are listed alphabetically by the artist, or whoever posted them.

See you in the flow, close your eyes, and remember the dust

xx

Photo Image: Kim Steinberg

AfrikaBurn 2023 - All The Sets - by Venue/Date/Time

This curated playlist is the best sets from AfrikaBurn 2023.

It was an amazing experience.

Thanks to all the organisers, theme camps, mutant vehicles, art works, volunteers, DJs and supporters.

Best of AfrikaBurn 2023

AfrikaBurn 2023 - SPACE

Afrikaburn 2023 DJ Sets

Sun Set on the FlyingDutchmanAfrica artcar @Afrika Burn 2023

Sunset on TheFlyingDutchmanAfrica @Afrikaburn 2023

In an attempt to celebrate one of the most spectacular sunsets one can bear witness to -- the one over the Binnekring, in the Tankwa Karoo, that is -- I dug up 17 tracks and strung them together, shortly after the Ba(c)kstage truck had her maiden voyage across the dust. 

In the concoction of songs you'll find some funk, some house, some indie electronic, some remixes, a few warmer chords to pull at the heart strings and just a dash of Robbie Williams. 

Enjoy! 

x 

Joan.

Photo by Jane Obree

Sunset over the Tankwa | BA(C)KSTAGE at AfrikaBurn | 26 April 2023

Wow, this was such a gift: a big and amazing crowd gathered on Thursday afternoon in front of The Boombox at AfrikaBurn while the sun started setting. Thank you so much to the people that were there and thank you to Press Play Camp for letting me take the stage. I literally cried at one point when I played one of my own tracks, feeling very fortunate to be in this privileged position.

The first track is an edit I made of Frozen by Madonna by the way, you can find and download it here: https://on.soundcloud.com/kAt4i87WgPks5E7Y8

AFRIKABURN 2023: Ed Noodle live @ The Boombox (Thursday afternoon)

[Desert]ified - AfrikaBurn 2023 - Monday 2 - 5 Desert Tech @ Die Hek with Nemeton

Recorded live in Tankwa Town, Cape Town, South Africa. 24 April 2023

This mix was recorded live @ Die Hek on the opening day of AfrikaBurn 2023 and is a quintessential selection of desert inspired techno. 

What a pleasure to play for so many people and help get them into the desert vibe while they patiently waited in the queue. Loved this set and had so much fun welcoming all you fellow burners!

Dust, dirt, beats and freedom – that’s what it’s all about!

In Dust We Trust!

AfrikaBurn 2023: Nemeton live @ Die Hek, Monday afternoon. [Desert]ified

Deep and organic downtempo mix performed at Fractal Chill, an amazing day camp offering chill DJ sets & acoustic musicians sessions with a full tea ceremony & Ethopian coffee. A safe day space to recover from the heat of the playa. Friday Afternoon // 15h00-17h00

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AfrikaBurn is a volunteer-driven community that creates art, music, performance and more through a culture of gifting. The main event is held annually in April in the Tankwa Karoo, South Africa.

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Live @ Fractal Chill // AfrikaBurn 2023 (Fri)

Deep and organic downtempo mix performed at Fractal Chill, an amazing day camp offering chill DJ sets & acoustic musicians sessions with a full tea ceremony & Ethopian coffee. A safe day space to recover from the heat of the playa. Thursday Afternoon // 15h00-17h00

Artists featured in this set: Alexander Metzger, Dreamstalker, Sebastian Gabriel, Lorikeet, Jarl Flamar, Erhan Yılmaz, Abdallah Balti, Yassine H, Kurt Caesar, Eternal Moment, Emrat, Thommie G, Ka_lu, Caspimo, Zuma Dionys, Majnoon, Jack Essek, Pulli & Chomba, Söriös, Amado, MÖW, Coxenberg, Qualista, Pandhora, Youssef Meksi, Dandara, Ali Termos, A X L, Saive, Haomalink, Kaöb, Tamer ElDerini, Tibetania, Stan Kolev, Jean Vayat, Savvas.

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AfrikaBurn is a volunteer-driven community that creates art, music, performance and more through a culture of gifting. The main event is held annually in April in the Tankwa Karoo, South Africa.

Live @ Fractal Chill // AfrikaBurn 2023 (Thu)

Fractal Chill is a great day camp offering chill dj sets & acoustic musicians sessions with some good coffee of tea. A safe day space to recover from the heat of the playa. Thank you Luke and all the family to invite me as a "resident dj" :-).

Set: Fractal Chill // Saturday Afternoon // 15h00-17h00

AfrikaBurn is a community of participants who come together to create art, costume, performance, theme camps, music, mutant vehicles and much, much more. All of this is created through a volunteer and gifting culture. The main annual AfrikaBurn event takes place in the Tankwa Karoo, located between the Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa, usually at the end of April every year. 

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Live @ Fractal Chill @ AfrikaBurn 2023

This year, while navigating change and the dissolution of my once concrete understanding of reality, I’ve found myself naturally anchored to the sacred, ritualistic aspects of the morning. Journalling, movement, and meditation have undoubtedly kept me from blowing away amidst the storm. 

It is such a universally acknowledged truth that the morning is a time of virtue, expansion, consciousness, and clarity that we barely bother to question it. 

But what of the night? 

Last week, as I lay on the dusty Karoo, staring out into the infinite expanse of stars, I realised that she has just as much to teach us.

She beckons us to surrender our self-awareness in the depths of her embrace, to become one amongst a crowd, safe under the cloak of her darkness. She invites us to revel and relax in the unknown, to lose ourselves in chaos and confusion, to dance and become entranced. In her infinite space, we are able to abandon all conscious thought and premeditation. She shows us a different path to clarity — if only we would welcome her in.

For the night is also sacred.
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The Night is Also Sacred | Afrikaburn 2023 | Wednesday [BA(C)KSTAGE]

PURPLE FLOYD @ AFRIKABURN 2023 [BOOMBOX Wednesday Sunset]

Spontaneous Magic. Eternal Love as we find each other in SPACE as 1. Where to start - It was a last minute decision to be part of this years Afrika Burn again ... counting # 7 now ... and still amazed and mesmerized by the uniqueness each moment holds for us - once we step into resonance with our higher selves. 
Truly blessed to have spend unique & precious moments with tribe and connected the stars when they aligned. I am sharing here a moment of my night set at the Ubulanti community that I became part of - building bridges with music and expanding our minds, driven with the force of an eternal beating heart. The set let me from deep inner moments to raving energetic rituals towards unreleased music by my angel https://soundcloud.com/lydgen who couldn't be there to play her music back to a powerful finale.

I hope you enjoy this LIVE Recording from Wednesday Night at Ubuhlanti Stage X Tulpa link up.

Share your feelings, moments and memories in comments below <3<3<3 to remember.

<3 Love you tribe eternally!

Foto: @nevine-1

Afrika Burn 2023 Ubulanti

Afrika Burn 2023 - SETH SCHWARZ at Ubuhlanti

Come along on this spiritual journey - recorded live from AfrikaBurn, Tankwa Desert - South Africa

AfrikaBurn - Fractal Chill Set Saturday 420pm

Honoured to play at the incredible Ubuhlanti Stage at AfrikaBurn.   Thank you to Bridges For Music and all that came and danced and brought their wonderful energy to create a truly memorable evening !

AfrikaBurn ‘23 - Ubuhlanti Stage

Immerse yourself in a journey of enchanting sounds as the dawn breaks at Afrika Burn. This unique set marks the start of an unforgettable week filled with electronic ecstasy and captivating beats. With a seamless blend of hypnotic melodies, driving rhythms, and energetic basslines, this set takes you on a musical voyage that mesmerizes your senses. Feel the pulsating energy of the festival and let the sounds carry you away as you traverse through a multi-dimensional sonic landscape. The harmonious fusion of tribal-inspired elements and futuristic techno sounds creates an atmosphere that envelops you in the magical spirit of Afrika Burn. Experience the dawn of a new day and let this set transport you into a world of dance and ecstasy that will resonate within you long after the music fades.

AfrikaBurn 2023: Powered by the dark side - @MBOMBO - Monday to Tuesday

The Burn teaches us to be humble - my burn showed me a generator filled with petrol and not diesel  - but you made it all worth it - thank you for dancing with me - much love Mads

Tivoli - Afrikaburn 2023 - 24 April

Zaychik @ Boombox - Afrikaburn - 24/4 Monday Night

KwaTeebs playing the Dung Beetle Project stage soundcheck that turned into an impromptu block party outside our camp at the end of Far Far Away... 

AfrikaBurn 2023 - Tuesday

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DJ KwaTeebs on the Dung Beetle - AfrikaBurn2023 - Block Party at the end of Far Far Away

It has been an incredibly special experience for us to perform in our little village that we built next to the magnificent Tree of Stories at Afrikaburn 2023.
Ubuhlanti means a sacred gathering, and it’s been a true celebration of African dance culture this year!  It’s an amazing feeling to play in the artwork we created, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is hard to put into words. The time, sweat, blood, and tears we shared are the stuff that makes friends for life. We’ll be back next year, see you in the dust!

Flashes & Lights @ Ubuhlanti - Afrikaburn 2023

* Co-founder of the Dung Beetle Project, and AfrikaBurn Dung Beetle camp and its fire farting sound stage. Powered by un-recyclable plastic waste.
* Relatives (Durban) 
* Unemployables (Durban)

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