(DJ) Ra Mava (South Africa)

Durchlüften DJ Set

Porträt des südafrikanischen DJ Ra Mava

On four summer weekends, DURCHLÜFTEN transforms the Humboldt Forum’s  Schlüterhof  into a free open-air meeting place where musical traditions from across the globe unfold as living cultural archives.  

5 years open. Already 5 years DURCHLÜFTEN. For the sixth time now, DURCHLÜFTEN transforms the Schlüterhof courtyard of Berlin’s Humboldt Forum into a vibrant open-air stage for global music, cultural dialogue, and shared experience. From 9 July to 1 August 2026, across four summer weekends, the festival presents 24 live acts and 12 DJs from around the world. Each evening features two concerts followed by a DJ set, creating twelve nights of musical discovery, movement, and encounter in the heart of Berlin — once again with free entry for all. 

Ra Mava was born in Umthatha in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, he traces his love of music to his mother, who introduced him to legends like Letta Mbulu, Brenda Fassie, Miriam Makeba, and Hugh Masekela. In the late ’90s and 2000s, his brothers expanded his sonic world through kwaito, house, and hip-hop — foundations that continue to shape his sound today.

Now a DJ and percussionist, Ra Mava brings that rich heritage into dynamic sets and live performances. He has long contributed to Mthwakazi’s Xhopera (Xhosa + opera) and adds rhythmic depth with djembe, congas, shakers, and other percussive textures.

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- Price: free admission

- Duration: 60 Min

- Location: Ground Floor, Schlüter Courtyard

- Belongs to: Durchlüften 2026

Next date:

• Date Thursday, 30/July/2026 22:00
• Venue Humboldt Forum
• Address Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin-Mitte