Asakhe Cuntsulana

Asakhe Cuntsulana is a South African musician from kuGatyane in the Eastern Cape who describes himself as a visionary musician. He blends African indigenous sounds with jazz and classical influences, playing instruments such as the adungu, kalimba and uHadi. He was a 2025 resident at Purple Mountain Arts Residency, where he worked with community groups in Porterville. He also founded IThala leAfrika, which uses music and art to preserve indigenous knowledge.