Through tailored transnational projects and programs, One Groove creates spaces for artistic exchange, cross-cultural collaboration, and shared prosperity. By amplifying diverse talent and fostering meaningful connections, our initiatives provide artists with the tools and opportunities to grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.
Rooted in cross-border partnerships and a human-centered approach, our programs promote equal opportunities and cultural exchange while advancing creative skills—working together to forge fairer futures and sustainable livelihoods for young artists.
In partnership with Koda Kultur, the Riky Rick Foundation, DPA, ALTBLK Continua, the Danish Embassy in South Africa, Rapolitics and DMF.
The two-part programme connects music creators from Denmark and South Africa at locally tailored hubs in Johannesburg (November 2025) and Copenhagen (July 2026). Artists collaborate through co-writing sessions, workshops, and public events that bring together peers, industry leaders, and audiences. By combining creative exchange with shared daily life, the programme builds artistic trust, professional networks, and lasting cross-continental relationships.
The second edition of the AmaGroove Residency was developed in collaboration with the Riky Rick Foundation for the Promotion of Artivism, AUTOR, Koda Kultur, the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and NIROX.
Selected from over 240 applicants, 14 music creators from South Africa and Denmark—representing a rich diversity of genres, cultures, and backgrounds—came together for seven days of intensive artistic exchange and collaboration. The program featured public events with artists, alumni, and industry leaders, fostering sustainable transnational networks and local engagement through a youth-focused workshop.
Launched in April 2025, the One Groove Label is a platform built to empower artists to share their music on their own terms while protecting their rights. It ensures full financial ownership and creative freedom, enabling artists to shape their work without compromise.
The label’s debut release features collaborations from the artists of the 2024 AmaGroove Residency— a sonic archive of co-creation, the album captures the spirit of connection, experimentation, and shared vision that defines One Groove.
At its core, the label reflects One Groove’s mission: fostering collaboration, creativity, and global musical exchange while amplifying diverse voices and uniting artists across continents.
In December 2024, Music Maker Global connected music creators across continents through local hubs in Copenhagen, Johannesburg, Gaborone, and Casablanca. Twelve exceptional artists from Denmark, Botswana, South Africa, and Morocco came together for two days of dynamic artistic growth, diverse peer feedback, and global visibility.
The sessions combined live local gatherings with real-time digital connection—merging creative energy. Through artist showcases, masterclasses, and cultural dialogue, participants explored the intersection of personal identity and cultural heritage, strengthening artistic exchange and fostering connection within a global creative community.
In collaboration with the Danish Ministry of Culture, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Danish Embassy in South Africa, DPA, the Riky Rick Foundation for the Promotion of Artivism, and Music Imbizo.
Expanding the reach of the AmaGroove Residency, New Ground united artists from the inaugural camp with new talents from Durban, Pretoria, and Johannesburg. Through co-writing sessions, showcases, and industry events, artists from South Africa, Denmark, and Cameroon collaborated, exchanged knowledge, and built lasting creative connections.
Supported by Tuborgfondet, the One Groove Podcast explored the intersection of music, culture, and activism through in-depth episodes featuring artists from US, Denmark, Malawi, Palestine, UK, Tunisia, and South Africa.
Each episode offered an intimate perspective on how music shapes identity, fosters dialogue across cultures, and inspires collective action. Together, the conversations formed a global sound archive of artistic exchange and creative reflection.
Answering a growing demand from artists and the industry, the inaugural AmaGroove Residency in April 2024 was developed in collaboration with AUTOR, the NIROX Foundation, and the Riky Rick Foundation for the Promotion of Artivism, with support from Koda Kultur.
The residency created space for producers, songwriters, and vocalists to move beyond conventional networks—collaborating across borders to co-create, innovate, and inspire. Held at the Kromdraai Impact and Co-Creativity Hub in the Cradle of Humankind, it brought together 14 artists from South Africa and Denmark for ten days of songwriting, workshops, and cultural exchange—connecting creators through music, dialogue, and shared community engagement.
The first edition of Music Maker Global was held in partnership with Tiwale (Malawi), La Fabrique Arts Studio (Tunisia), and Experimental Sound Studio (United States).
Across three interconnected sessions, 12 artists from four hubs came together in a hybrid format—physically based in their local communities while virtually linked across continents. Through showcases, feedback sessions, and shared storytelling, participants explored new sounds, exchanged creative perspectives, and built a global peer network.
The sessions were recorded and released as podcasts and digital content, extending the dialogue and artistic exchange beyond borders.
One Groove is an interconnected platform of people, programs and partnerships all working to shape the future of music, one collaboration at a time.
Residencies like AmaGroove unite top-tier artists from Africa and Europe to create genre-defying, globally relevant music. Music Maker Global fosters dialogue and creative exchange across continents through local hubs and digital collaboration. Our Label ensures the music created within our ecosystem reaches audiences worldwide—without artists compromising ownership or artistic control. New Ground projects build on existing collaborations, creating deeper artistic connections across borders, time zones, cultural spaces — and new creative horizons. One Groove Podcast captures the creative journeys, conversations, and ideas shaping the global music landscape.
Each initiative is grounded in deep industry knowledge and designed to bring artists together in spaces where creativity can truly thrive. Because music, at its best, is a force for both collective transformation and personal growth.
