nic paton“Global Griot” (Mama Dance MD260) is a compelling fusion of ancient and contemporary styles centring on the Kora, West Africa’s revered traditional harp. Virtuosic, musically […]
Category: african music
Music for deserts: A triple release
3 albums (comprising 37 tracks) of Asian, African and Australian music for deserts is now out on the “Wonders Of Nature” production music series from UK-based […]
Deserts – Africa (2021)
Featuring indigenous strings and percussion, these sparse yet expansive scores speak of deserts across the African continent, from Southern Africa, the Kalahari and the Namib […]
Africa! Europe! Play nicely, now.
Putting the expressive force of African rhythm and song with the refined alchemy of the European orchestra is a risky proposition. Who is appropriating what, […]
Spirit Of The Land (2020)
A question that has been around and won’t easily go away is this: How do we bring “Africa” and “Europe” together? These two worlds represent […]
From Eerie to Airy: Dark and Light Afro Soundscapes
Double Album Bonus! Dark Afro Soundscapes and Light Afro Soundscapes from Mama Dance cover both hemispheres of your emotional needs… from the deliciously dark to […]
Soundscaping Africa
2 Soundscape albums are now available on Mama Dance! Music Library, reflecting the light and dark sides, with subtle African instrumental flavourings. “Dark Afro Soundscapes” […]
“African Desert Blues” – African Guitar Axe-travaganza
In the mold of Tinariwen and Ali Farka Toure, I am part of an African Blues compilation with guitar luminaries from legendary South African acts Johnny […]
African Desert Blues (2018)
“African Desert Blues” (Mama Dance MD184) is a compilation production album featuring Andy Innes and Barry van Zyl (Johnny Clegg), Tom Fox (Bright Blue), Josh […]
West African Odysseys & Atmospheres
The new release “West African Odysseys & Atmospheres” from Mama Dance (MD178) consist of largely acoustic West African tracks perfect for wildlife, travel, documentary and […]