Molo Africa

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MOLO AFRICA – SAMA AWARD WINNER 1999

1. KHANYA {RISE AND SHINE} Features tight rhythm section work and the two solos by Feya Faku and Mankunku make for an uplifting opening track.

2. A SONG FOR BRA DES TUTU. A majestic, stately piece featuring trombones demonstrating Mankunku’s originality and expertise as a composer and arranger as well as his versatility as a musician. Church bells, baritone sax and acoustic piano, all played by Winston himself, provide a rich backdrop to a restrained yet soulful tenor sax performance. Listen for the subtle vocals and check out Vusi Khumalo’s sensitive take on drums.

3.LANGUNYA KHAYELITSHA {ZONKE} – to all the townships

A definitive township mbaqanga. Brass ensemble work complemented by vocals and a smoking rhythm section make this a memorable track.

4. TEMBELA ENKOSINI {Praise the Lord}

Winston’s unique piano introduces his 2 tenor introduction. Jack van Poll joins Winston on tenor and the track builds till Soi-Soi’s vocal finally puts the seal on a deep and significant composition. A song that Mankunku waited a long time to produce and this shows in the attention to detail in the complex arrangement.

5.LET GO!

Crisp, funky rhythm section work again provide a solid yet flexible cushion for some great playing by the 2 horns.

6. PEACE BROTHERS PEACE

Features a gospel – influenced piano {Tete Mbambisa} and a beautiful vocal from Winston.

7 MOLO AFRICA {Good Morning Africa}

Features again a combination of forms. The vocal ensemble has an almost conversational quality to it – this is juxtaposed against a bebop influenced African melody. Like one gets taken from a Transkei marketplace to New York or Joburg in a split second …