The Joy have released Home, a new EP (extended play) that examines identity, family, cultural heritage and belonging through the group’s five-part harmonies.
Rooted in the group’s Zulu heritage, the EP centres on homecoming and the connections people keep with their families, communities and cultural backgrounds.
The title track looks back on returning home after time away. It touches on the comfort of familiar surroundings, family ties and the traditions that shape personal identity.
The project also features collaborations with Henry Kwapis, Kito and Noah Beresin. Their contributions introduce new musical elements while keeping the vocal harmonies that define The Joy’s sound.
The EP draws on experiences associated with homecoming in South African communities, including family gatherings, shared meals and reconnecting with familiar people and places. Through these themes, the group examines how music rooted in a particular cultural identity can connect with audiences beyond its immediate origins.
The Joy are a five-member vocal group from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, known for their harmonies and for music influenced by Zulu musical traditions. Their releases include ‘Isencane Lengane’ and the EP Amabutho.
The group have also appeared on international television programmes, including The Jennifer Hudson Show and Later… with Jools Holland. Collaborations with other musicians have introduced their music to wider international audiences.
