Tukz Ancestral

Thukela Khumalo, aka Tukz Ancestral, is a versatile self-taught Deep House DJ and music producer. Originally from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), he is now based in Cape Town. Tukz Ancestral fell in love with music at an early age, as he grew up in a household where music was always playing in the background while doing chores or for entertainment purposes. In 2018, with an undying passion and an eagerness to learn about how sound came about, he met Siphe Tebeka, who was already familiar with music production. This encounter inspired Tukz Ancestral to build his first Digital Audio Work Station. Tukz Ancestral’s sound is influenced by the fusion of deep house and electro elements, which sum the versatility of his projects. He released his first project “Thoughts Of You” under Artful Recordings and that was followed by EPs “Alule” under Local Family Records, “People Talk” under Monocles’ Music, “Can of Warms” under Altitude Of House Music, "Two Definition" under Rogue Decibels, and "Mam'Lambo" under Housequiz 012. He has also featured on The Deep House Space Vol2, Dreamers Compilation by AFR Records, Fading Away Ep by Yogilocco, just to mention a few. With the sole purpose of exalting the music culture, he co-founded the label TD Grooves Records, together with music enthusiasts, Deep Sort 95. The label was established in 2020, and it aims at giving upcoming deep house producers a platform to showcase their talent.