Spotify has taken its audio experience to Braamfontein in Johannesburg, celebrating Spotify’s leading playlists, culture, community, conversation, creators, fans and greasy South African meals.
A month-long experiential pop-up, Spotify’s Greasy Tunes, which pairs South African food with music, kicked off with guests immersing themselves in the experience. Greasy Tunes explores Joburg’s cultural communities, from the aesthetics down to the menu.
The venue’s setup borrows from the township kota cafés, with outdoor table tennis tables placed strategically in the venue, while mini pool tables and jenga adorned the tables.
True to fashion, the snacks on the tables, decorated café-style, were nuts served in jars and rainbow mealie pops, famously known as ‘skopas’. Food inspired by the melting pot of South African cultures, including pap infused with cheese, was a guest favourite…