Described by The Observer as "Leftfield dub-rock powered by an unmistakable heart of voodoo". BLK JKS (pronounced Black Jacks) from Johannesburg, South Africa, are arguably the most exciting new twist in the ever-evolving world of African music. They will play in the Róisín Dubh on Tuesday 19 August at 9pm.

Drawing on traditional African elements, art-rock, dub and funk, BLK JKS represents the sound of post-apartheid South Africa – a sound that resonates from their homeland townships to Diplo DJ sets to the pages of hipster magazines like Dazed & Confused and Fader. In fact, Fader magazine are so in love with BLK JKS they put them on the cover and sparred them with Malawi superstar-in-the-making Esa Mwamwaya on their limited edition Southern Comfort seven-inch series.

Tickets, €16 are available from the Róisín Dubh on Dominick Street.

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