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Monoswezi’s music sounds fresh and wide-open: traits that owe to the bands marvelously multi-cultural inspirations. Expect gentle mbira, looping percussion, memorable sung melodies, and subtle saxophone.

Village album by Monoswezi was released Jan 29, 2013 on the Riverboat label. Mix the cool clear tones of Scandinavia with vocals and mbira (thumb piano) from Zimbabwe and percussion and singing from Mozambique, and you end up with a very surprising disc. Village music CDs The beauty is in the amount of space and the way the mbira and saxophone/clarinet play off each other, as well as in the fact that the mbira, traditionally only played by men, is in the hands of a woman here, and beautifully played. Village songs At times quite eerie, as on the gently percussive "Metal Drum," it's a disc that connects the dots not only between East African and Nordic music, but also connects with the minimalism of modern classical music. Village album At the same time it can hit a softly soulful groove with "Kalahari," two voices blending and playing off each other, building over the cyclical riffs that make up the music (in a similar fashion to Afro-beat, but without the wildness and electricity). Village CD music What Monoswezi have created is a unique and intriguing fusion, and this album barely scratches the surface of possibilities. Where they take it will be fascinating. ~ Chris Nickson Recording information: Dynalyd Studio, Oslo, Norway. Photographer: Lars Halvorsen. Personnel: Calu Tsemane (vocals, percussion); Hope Masike (vocals); Hallvard Godal (clarinet, saxophone); Erik Nylander (drums, percussion). Audio Mixer: Karl Stromme

'Even though we're only a week into January, I feel confident their strikingly atmospheric debut album The Village will be on my end-of-year list for 2013' The Independent, UK

“The Village” out now on Riverboat reaching number 7 in February and March on World Music Charts Europe and receiving critical acclaim!

“A unique sound blending traditional songs from ZImbabwe with Scandinavian Jazz“ CNN, USA
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“Highly, highly recommended” The Strand, BBC World Service, UK
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"Even though we're only a week into January, I feel confident their strikingly atmospheric debut album The Village will be on my end-of-year list for 2013."  The Independent, UK

"A hypnotic blend of Norwegian saxophone and Zimbabwean mbira" Financial Times UK 

"The Village largely whispers rather than shouts, and it's all the more powerful for it." The Independent, UK

"Classy stuff" The Guardian, UK

"A fusion of with an airy and expressive feel that displays a remarkable balance between two different cultures"  Songlines UK

“Their sound is as intriguing as their makeup.” CBC Radio feature, Canada

 

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Village album by Monoswezi was released Jan 29, 2013 on the Riverboat label. Mix the cool clear tones of Scandinavia with vocals and mbira (thumb piano) from Zimbabwe and percussion and singing from Mozambique, and you end up with a very surprising disc. Village music CDs The beauty is in the amount of space and the way the mbira and saxophone/clarinet play off each other, as well as in the fact that the mbira, traditionally only played by men, is in the hands of a woman here, and beautifully played. Village songs At times quite eerie, as on the gently percussive "Metal Drum," it's a disc that connects the dots not only between East African and Nordic music, but also connects with the minimalism of modern classical music. Village album At the same time it can hit a softly soulful groove with "Kalahari," two voices blending and playing off each other, building over the cyclical riffs that make up the music (in a similar fashion to Afro-beat, but without the wildness and electricity). Village CD music What Monoswezi have created is a unique and intriguing fusion, and this album barely scratches the surface of possibilities. Where they take it will be fascinating. ~ Chris Nickson Recording information: Dynalyd Studio, Oslo, Norway. Photographer: Lars Halvorsen. Personnel: Calu Tsemane (vocals, percussion); Hope Masike (vocals); Hallvard Godal (clarinet, saxophone); Erik Nylander (drums, percussion). Audio Mixer: Karl Stromme.

 Monoswezi - Village Album Track Listing

 Trk Song Time  
1 Hondo See All 2 6:28  
2 Ndinewe See All 2 4:51  
3 Kuenda mbire 3:02   
4 Mapfunde 4:07  
5 Kalahari 5:24  
6 Heya! 4:04  
7 Nhemamsasa 8:02  
8 Xitimela 5:21   
9 Mature Tue 2:52  
10 Metal Drum 3:24  

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- Ik probeer verschillende stijlen muziek te plaatsen waarvan het grootste gedeelte onder New Age valt. Plaats ik eens een cd die er wellicht iets vanaf wijkt (in uw mening) of niet onder valt, prima maar maak er geen scene van. Geniet van de muziek!
- Onderstaande uitdrukkingen spreken mij aan, dit staat los van New Age.
- De huidige LOSSLESS muziek die gepost is, is gecheckt tenzij anders vermeld!
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- Bevalt mijn muziek: voeg mij toe aan uw witte lijst of creëer een filter die 
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