The Unity Band ZA Cape Town, South Africa
A diverse collective of young South African musicians, weaving musical influences (jazz, hip-hop, salsa, funk) to create a
contemporary African sound. The band strives to create original music and features:
Lumanyano Mzi (Drums & Vox), Stephen de Souza (Bass), Lonwabo Mafani (Keys), Dylan Fine (Guitar), Lilavan Gangen (Perc), Thandeka Dladla (Vox), Ofentse Moshwetsi (Sax), Marco Maritz, (Trumpet)
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The Unity Band ZA recommends:
Welcome To This World
by Shane Cooper & MABUTA
This album features some of the hippest South African musicians innovating a new style of music. They seamlessly fuse Jazz, Afro and Electronic genre's which make you sing and dance along non-stop!
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Not only is Michael one of the most renowned guitarists in South Africa, but he's also so down to earth. The compositions on this album are beautiful, and it also features our drummer and bassist! ;)
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Dance of the Chicken
by Bombshelter Beast
This album busts all preconceived notions of Balkan music. The members are some of the greatest musicians in South Africa and really should be seen live for a full appreciation!
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Freedom Chain : Wow the Bass, Wow de Drums, Wow the Voice; Big Tune
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Wisdom of Elders
by Shabaka And The Ancestors
supported by 4 fans who also own “Onset of Dawn”
In recent history, a music market website said that jazz was on life support. Clearly they weren't paying attention.
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Nubiyan Twist: Siren Song
by Nubiyan Twist
This 12-person group from the UK makes dynamic, soulful, jazz-inflected Afrobeat; this is their second album, available for preorder.
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