Category Archives: african music

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“African Desert Blues” – African Guitar Axe-travaganza

Apr
24
2019
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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 Clegg Band, Freshlyground and Bright Blue. Read and hear more […]

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African Desert Blues (2018)

Dec
13
2018
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“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 Hawkes (Freshlyground) and myself. In the mould of Tinariwen and […]

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West African Odysseys & Atmospheres

Dec
12
2018
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The new release “West African Odysseys & Atmospheres” from Mama Dance (MD178) consist of largely acoustic West African tracks perfect for wildlife, travel, documentary and film productions. The album prominently features the beautiful Malian instrument […]

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West African Odysseys & Atmospheres (2018)

Oct
15
2018
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The new Mama Dance release “West African Odysseys & Atmospheres” (MD178) consists of largely acoustic West African tracks perfect for wildlife, travel, documentary and film productions, but they also hold a very important place for me […]

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Made In Africa. And Germany.

Aug
30
2018
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At last – a massive project complete: 20 fresh, upbeat African tunes from Southern township jive to Northern desert vamps created for German production library Popvirus. This is “Doh Mi Ray”, dedicated to recently departed […]

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Made In Africa (2018)

Aug
30
2018
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A massive collection of 20 fresh, upbeat African tunes from Southern township jive to Northern desert vamps created for German production library Popvirus. Here’s a sampling: Doh Mi RaySahara TrekMarabi

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2 UK releases: “African Chillout” and “Haunting Beauty”

Feb
10
2018
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Following my eventful trip to London in July 2017, I am thrilled to announce the release of my music on 2 very different collections. Firstly, don’ wurry be ‘uppy: “African Chillout” is relaxing, fresh, contemporary […]

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African Chillout (2018)

Feb
10
2018
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African SundownerSun DropKavango SpringSingabantwana Relaxing, fresh, contemporary African grooves on British world production library Brilliant!

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Boxer Bikin’ Africa!

Dec
15
2016
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I did the music for this fun-filled romp filmed by Ziggy Hofmeyr in Guinea for the West African transport market. Chassis forte, tout puissant!    

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Heavenly Harmony – Evocative African Voices

Aug
30
2016
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“Heavenly Harmony – Evocative African Voices” is an album reinterpreting much of the very best African material from my Mama Dance output. Featuring the sumptuous voice of Ntutu Nyiki, it is both deeply and authentically […]

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