Ugandan-Australian DJ and producer KSMBA (Bella Kasimba) earned a scholarship in London at the age of 18, to study at the Royal College of Music as a saxophonist and graduated with a Bachelor of Music Performance with honours. Currently based in Naarm/Melbourne, their music has evolved into electronic dance and techno and through underground clubs and festivals has gained a passionate following who resonate with the music and the message.
“I acknowledge the privilege I have to be able to take up even a small amount of space in the industry. I feel like coming from a community that isn’t often heard or given a seat at the table has made me realise my intention with music is to show up in these opportunities I get as honest.”
from Issue 25 of 10 Magazine Australia
After Everything, KSMBA released Eyes reflecting further on what it means to be a Black queer person in the music industry and going even deeper. “I wrote this track as an expression of surrender. Letting go of control, of expectations — just closing your eyes and allowing whatever comes to wash over you.”
The much awaited EP was released in June and is part of 8CCC Feature Album this week.
Find it on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms.