Great and catchy crossover music from jazz and far into African, Indian and Norwegian traditional music.

The Mozambican language Xichangana has a word, ‘Moya’ that translates as ‘spirit/soul’. And this album, rich with melodic and rhythmic delights that have been lovingly selected and sculpted from African and Indian traditional music, is in an all-embracing way, soul music.
An elegant and playful saxophone tone coupled with extrovert musical energy, which can occasionally provide associations to American greats despite the fact that: The roots are still deeply in African tradition and rhythm. Call it world jazz, fusion or African jazz, the result is extremely listenable!

Globally, it’s a good way from Mozambique to Oslo, and it’s no less shorter to take a tour round Cape Town. Musically speaking, the distance has nevertheless proved to be astonishingly short. The saxophonist Ivan Mazuze already had a long and bright career in his homeland when,almost ten years ago, he followed his heart and traveled northwards. Here he has become a vital part of the capital’s music life and has more recordings and international tours behind him.

Track Listing

• Rohingya
• Mantra
• Masessa
• Moya
• Lunde
• Wemba Wa
• Nchisi
• Griot
• Asante
• Baobab

Additional Details

Label:Losen Records

Genre:Jazz

Language:English

Run Time:56:37 mins

Region:0

Release Date:01/18/19

UPC:7090025832093