Friday, August 11, 2023


Benguela's double album Sui/Chop Sui is 20 years old. Recorded as a live improvisation in front of 30 guests at Sui Studios in Cape Town, the tracks were then sent to artists such as Felix Laband and Burnt Friedman to remix. It was released on Open Record in 2003 to critical acclaim. Now beautifully remastered by Dirk Hugo, both Sui and Chop Sui are finally available on streaming services for the first time. Chop Sui includes four bonus remixes we couldn't fit on the CD :)

SUI album

CHOP SUI album

Friday, April 17, 2020

BENGUELA - Bamboo Heart

New video by Michael Cross, filmed by us in lockdown for Bamboo Heart.

Check out the new album on benguela.bandcamp.com



Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Friday, September 11, 2015

Benguela at Straight No Chaser (again)



bookings@straightnochaser.co.za
076 679 2697
8.30pm and 10pm | R80 per set or R140 for both.


Sunday, January 11, 2015

Benguela live at Straight No Chaser

16 January 2015
Our first gig of the year and we're going to attempt something a little different. It's also Brydon's birthday...
R60 for a single show, R100 for both. Student discounts available. Tickets via phone or sms on 0766792697
Doors open at 7pm
First show 8:30pm
Second at 10pm


Facebook event link