The Soil is a South African a cappella group from Soweto founded in 2003, consisting of the lead singer Ntsika Ngxanga, beatboxer Luphindo, and vocalist Theo Matshoba.

[1][2][3] The band eponymous debut LP The Soil (2011), which became certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

[8] The album includes guest appearances by Ladysmith Black Mambazo[9] and hip hop artist Khuli Chana.

On October 21, 2016, their third studio album titled Echoes of Kofifi was released in South Africa and met positive review from music critics.

In early September 2023, band vocalist Buhlebendalo Mda was reportedly left the group, replaced by Theo Matshoba.

[20] The band cited Miriam Makeba, Busi Mhlongo, Brenda Fassie, and Simphiwe Dana as their music influence.