This online exhibition explores the roots and development of Goema - the vibrant sound born from the Cape’s mix of cultures. Emerging through creolisation - the blending of diverse traditions into a new culture and language - Goema is the musical heartbeat of the Cape Town Minstrels and their joyful New Year celebrations. Discover the songs, dances, and instruments that shaped this unique music, and see how Goema continues to inspire and influence South African music today.

Explore this Exhibition in Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.