BENJY DE KOCK and KUJENGA at Trenchtown Band Nights

Benjy De Kock

Benjy de Kock is a musician and producer from Cape Town with multiple projects and genres under his belt.

Benjy’s debut solo album, “Hindsight 2020”, is a multi-genre concept album that explores themes of digital identity and existential dread. The album was recorded at Concept Records over a five-year period, and will be released on all streaming platforms on Friday the 1st of November 2024.

Benjy’s live band features Ray Morgan (drums), Tyler Higgins (percussion), Ben Jamieson (Bass), and Callum MacDonald (guitar, keyboard), with Benjy leading the band on keyboards, guitar and vocals.

Kujenga

Kujenga is a Black improvised music outfit based in Cape Town. The band’s name comes from the Swahili language, with the word meaning “to build.” The title symbolises the group’s belief in their calling as creators: to build meaningful experiences and connections with every listener.

Kujenga’s achievements include being Newcomer of The Year winners at the Mzansi Jazz Awards 2024, an appaerance on Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans 2024, and a SAMA Award nomination for Best Jazz Album. They’ve headlined festivals such as Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Standard Bank Joy

of Jazz and more.

DJ Jo-L will be curating music throughout the evening for a smooth sonic experience.

Limited online: R100

Door: R150