The Jameson INDIE Channel is extremely proud to represent the final winner in our Music Video Grant for 2016. Buckle up for a carnivalesque romp through the Johannesburg netherworld with Desmond and the Tutus.

A glimpse behind the scenes on the new Desmond and the Tutus videos for Boogieman, the final winner in our Jameson INDIE Channel Music Video grant.

Instagram wunderkind Roy Potterill captures some on-set magic with his own unique perspective.

Inspired by the spirit of fearless experimentation embodied by Jameson Caskmates collaboration, the INDIE Channel challenged film photographers Andile Buka and Anke Loots to merge their talents in a one-of-a-kind collaboration.

We’re in love with the latest music video for Sons of Kemet, directed by Lebogang Rasethaba. It’s a study in contrasts: a convergence of the chaotic energy of pantsula with the controlled sophistication of a black-tie orchestra.

“The thing I’m most proud of is the next project. It’s always about the next project.”

Kelly-Paige Howell gets crumbs in the bed with ‘Digital Maskandi’ artist Mashayabhuqe KaMamba, then puts him to sleep with whale song lullabies.

“I guess we live these dual lives, where partying is work and work is partying.”

“We did an interview on radio in Dijon. He asked us if it was a problem, in South Arica, that we’re a mixed-race band. Hahahahaha!”

A rare glimpse into the process behind R1’s wry graphic interventions. With a drill, some skateboard wheels and his trademark yield sign, watch R1 turn a municipal commandment into a public toy…

“No more questions about gayness.”

“In Durban there are pockets of brilliance everywhere, but there isn’t a united front, or a movement.”

“They’re simple drawings, but what I like about them is that they’re kind of in this world between cute and crude.”

“I mean, ispoti is like twenty bucks, but now that it’s a ‘bucket hat’ they cost three hundred rand.”

“What’s your favourite dip recipe?”