Out of the rhythmic fusion of
Thulasizwe Nkosi, Sindiswa Shobede and Bongani Shabangu's vocals, came to life
a vibrant and youthful, talented trio that is Muungu Africa, emerging from
Soshanguve in Tshwane, yet already seen themselves going places as far as reaching
Brazil, Angola and Portugal to name a few.
Having released their debut
album titled 'Dakalo' (which means 'Happiness' in TshiVenda) under Open-Mic
Productions. The album comprises of a variety of hitting house jams that are of
impeccable production, the balanced and detailed interaction between a variety
of instruments and vocals of the trio are articulated incredibly well on hits
such as Mawududuzeke, Uthando and Pula which are sure not
going to be putting anyone to sleep, definite club bangers of note!
The amazing tribal fusion of sound
elements representing the African continent is evident on features they did
with the Angolan Mussurys and Dicklas individually. It's amazing how they
even went international and got Marissa Guzman from USA collaborate on making Better
Days, a jazzy and soothing house tune with meaning most will find
themselves relating to. Not forgetting their collaboration with Winnie Khumalo which
gave us Uthand'olu njani, a hit wedding song most will be jamming and
stepping to come wedding season.
One could however mistake
them for Uhuru as their edgy sounds are almost uniquely relative. The quality of
the music they make is one that fills the environment of the listeners with an
energetic and lively ambience.
Every hit has that sing-along
effect that would even have uGogo turning on her hearing aid and everyone in a
club on the dance floor. This is a commercially attractive album that is worth
every hard-earned penny in one's pockets.
I look forward to seeing them
perform live, and see them bring to life the melodious fusion of instruments such
as the melodious saxophone and rhythmic sounds of the marimba with their raw
vocals.
Review By Tumelo Kgogo | tumelo@goxtranews.com
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