New single blends Tamil and African sounds

VETERAN Durban-based DJ, producer and recording studio manager Elvis Gangiah, known as DJE, is set to captivate music lovers with his new single, Uyirin Oli, featuring the melodic vocals of Yovani Naidoo.

- TASCHICA PILLAY

DURBAN vocalist Yovani Naidoo and Elvis Gangiah, known as DJE, are set to captivate music lovers with their new single, Uyirin Oli. | Supplied

Uyirin Oli, translated loosely as "The Light of the Soul", is an emotive Afro-house production that promises to resonate deeply with listeners, transcending cultural boundaries and celebrating heritage with its melodic electronic textures, Tamil lyrical expression and rich African rhythmic sensibilities.

The release signifies a remarkable cultural milestone, being the first Tamil South African track purposefully conceived as a dance music project. Adding to its innovative edge, official club remixes are also planned as a core aspect of its release strategy.