nic patonPutting the expressive force of African rhythm and song with the refined alchemy of the European orchestra is a risky proposition. Who is appropriating what, […]
Category: african music
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 […]
West African Odysseys & Atmospheres (2018)
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, […]
Made In Africa. And Germany.
At last – a massive project complete: 20 fresh, upbeat African tunes from Southern township jive to Northern desert vamps created for German production library […]
Made In Africa (2018)
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 […]