Malombo Jazz Volume 2, by Malombo Jazz Makers

Malombo Jazz Volume 2

by Malombo Jazz Makers

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ufo_dk This trio expands minimalism in an extremely creative way. It is all done with such a natural feel. I cannot embrace their music enough. I sense warm breezes from a distant past and at the same time an urgent feel of being here and now. I have transformed into an instant hard core Malombo fan. Favorite track: Majazana.

Faisal Jewell The first time I heard Vukani, it was on an Episode of BBC Radio 3's Late Junction. To Me, it Sounds like an American Blues song and I really like the Harmonica Insrumental on it. Favorite track: Vukani.

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A1. NGIVULELE
A2. UDONDOLO
A3. SOUL OF AFRICA
A4. JOLLY JOURNEY
A5. UMKHOSI
A6. MAJAZANA

B1. ABBEY’S BODY
B2. VUKANI
B3. HLEZIPHI
B4. SIBATHATHU
B5. MALOMBI WALK
B6. EMOUBANE

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1.	Ngivulele 03:11	info	buy track
2.	Udondolo 03:19	info	buy track
3.	Soul of Africa 03:17	info	buy track
4.	Jolly Journey 02:33	info	buy track
5.	Umkhosi 03:05	info	buy track
6.	Majazana 02:54	info	buy track
7.	Abbey's Body 03:20	info	buy track
8.	Vukani 02:18	info	buy track
9.	Hleziphi 04:22	info	buy track
10.	Sibathathu 02:42	info	buy track
11.	Malombi Walk 03:43	info	buy track
12.	Emoubane 02:13	info	buy track

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Strut present the first international reissues of two classics of South African jazz by Malombo Jazz Makers, ‘Malompo Jazz’ (1966) and ‘Malombo Jazz Makers Vol. 2’ (1967).

Formed in Mamelodi township near Pretoria, the group started out as Malombo Jazz Men with Julian Bahula on malombo drums, Abbey Cindi on flute and Philip Tabane on guitar. Fusing traditional and improvised rhythms with jazz, Malombo became renowned as one of the first South African bands to fully connect jazz with the African traditions.

Despite his undoubted genius, Tabane became erratic on tour and Bahula brought in another Mamelodi-based talent, guitarist Lucas “Lucky” Ranku, renaming the band Malombo Jazz Makers. The group played stadiums and festivals and were soon signed to Gallo.
Recording at a studio in Pretoria, the trio debuted with the album ‘Malompo Jazz’ in 1966, showcasing the simple, spacious beauty of the Malombo sound and Abbey Cindi’s compositions, with Mahotella Queens’ Hilda Tloubatla on guest vocals.

The partner follow-up album ‘Malombo Jazz Makers Vol. 2’ was recorded a year later, continuing the earthy flow of Malombo’s music. The two albums have since been recognised as unique landmarks of South African jazz through popular tracks like ‘Sibathathu’, ‘Jikeleza’ and ‘Emakhaya’. Alongside full original artwork, the albums feature a new interview with Julian Bahula.

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released May 26, 2023

2022, Strut Records - a division of K7 Music GmbH

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