nic patonDiving deep into realms shadowy and strange; “Subterrain” (Evolution Media Music EMM460) evokes caves, canyons and catacombs, as well as metaphorical journeys of the soul […]
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Afro Timelapse – immersive organic pulses (2023)
Fast-plucked acoustic riffs, dynamic percussion, and arpeggiated electro with minimal harmony or melody, “Afro Timelapse” (Mama Dance MD314) references the African repetition aesthetic, the minimalism […]
Romance & Relationships (2023)
In these hard-boiled times, spare a thought for your own humanity. When times are tough, don’t beat yourself up. Let “the soft animal of your […]
Elements Of Nature – Music For Greening (2022)
“Elements of Nature – Music for Greening” ( Mamadance MD308) is a collection of charming and melodic soundscapes, speaking to the cycles and moods of […]
Dialects Of Longing
I am very happy to announce that “Dialects Of Longing”, a collection of spoken indigenous soundscapes, is now available. Over this last year I have […]
Ancient Worlds (2022)
Ancient Worlds (Lightsong LSNG192) is a collection of mysterious music from ages past. Orchestral mixed with folk instrumentation and haunting voices take the listener on […]
“Global Griot” by Jally Kebba Susso and Nic Paton now universally available
“Global Griot” by Jally Kebba Susso and Nic Paton is now universally available on all streaming platforms. The album is a compelling collection of virtuosic […]
Dark Afro Soundscapes 2 (2022)
Darker, deeper, and now with lashings of luminescent canine saliva: Dark Afro Soundscapes 2 is available on Mama Dance Music Library (MD296). A development of […]
North African Melodic Soundscapes (2022)
Journey across the landscapes of North Africa with North African Melodic Soundscapes (MamaDance MD291), a richly cinematic collection of works inspired by the cultures and […]
Mystical Africa – Sanscapes & Khoi Stories (2021)
A new collaboration with South African musical and cultural legend Tony Cedras, exploring themes of indigeneity and land. Whether joyful, with pulsating KhoiSan bows, melancholic […]