Step into Londi’s world, a space where music is more than sound, it’s a sanctuary. Behind the decks, she’s the calm storm, blending jazz, house, funk, Latin rhythms, and neo soul into soundscapes that move both body and spirit. Her sets carry the intimacy of quiet reflection, drawing inspiration from everyday life. Here, every beat is a story, every mix an invitation to feel, connect, and be moved.

We were welcomed into her world and this is how the story unfolds:

1. Okay, picture this: you’re about to walk on stage and the MC is introducing you. How would you want them to hype you up?

I’d want the MC to say: “Make some noise for Londi: the calm storm behind the decks. She’s not just spinning tracks, she’s painting soundscapes. A lover of jazz, house, funk, Latin rhythms, and neo soul, she blends genres with soul and precision. From the classroom to the decks, she brings rhythm, depth, and healing energy. Get ready to be moved! I want the intro to feel like a warm welcome into my world. Where music is more than sound, it’s sanctuary.

2. If you could throw your own event and book absolutely anyone, who are the five artists you’d go all out to secure and why them?

Mam’Thug – Her sets are bold and genre-defying. She’s got a fearless energy I really admire. Thandi Ntuli – Her jazz is rich and emotive. I’d love to blend her piano with my sound—it would be magic. Noxolo Dlamini – Her movement is storytelling. I imagine her dancing live to my set, bringing the music to life. Thandiswa Mazwai – She’s iconic. Her voice carries power, history, and soul—she’s a dream collaborator. Zandile Tshabalala— Her visuals are stunning. I’d want her art projected around the space, adding layers to the experience. This wouldn’t just be an event, it would be a full-on artistic journey.

3. You’ve been on such a great run lately as a DJ. Where do you pull your inspiration from to keep going and sharing your love for music?

I pull inspiration from everyday life. From my mom’s art, from teaching drama and drums, from quiet moments by myself and deep conversations. Music has always been my healing space. It’s where I go to feel, reflect, and reconnect. Every set I play is a piece of my story, and genres like neo soul and jazz help me express the emotional depth.

4. For you personally, how do you stay connected to the music? And how do you keep finding fresh ways to share it through your sets?

I stay connected by listening with intention, visiting places like The Chairman and Bean bag to listening to old jazz records, exploring underground sounds, and staying curious. I love experimenting with unexpected blends: Latin rhythms over deep house, neo soul vocals layered with funk grooves, or ambient textures under jazz instrumentals. I also have listening sessions with Vinyl & Vibes. Teaching drums keeps me grounded in rhythm, and drama keeps me expressive. It all feeds into how I craft my sets. 

5. Outside the decks, what’s another way you want to connect more with yourself and the people around you?

I want to create more collaborative spaces, maybe workshops or community sessions where music, fashion, movement, and visual art come together. I also want to spend more time reflecting, reading and journaling, just grounding myself. Connection for me is about being present, whether I’m teaching, performing, or simply sharing space with others.

Londi’s world is one of connection, rhythm, and stories told through sound. Every set, every blend, every beat is a reflection of her journey and the connections she creates along the way. And now, she’s opening another door into her sonic universe with Weekly Whirl: a weekly playlist offering us a sonic snapshot of her world.

Photographer(s): Lindokuhlendlovu, o.g_thephotographer, Umthwebuli ongaziwa