Malawi, by Humphries Kantazi

Malawi

by Humphries Kantazi

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Dave Atkin Beautiful, your voice reminds me of Wazimbo, very sweet. Great to hear the Kasai Masai boys playing up a storm too. Favorite track: Palibe Chopambana.

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1.	Sunday Blues (Msungwana) 04:44	buy track
2.	Galuyu Ngwandani 05:17	buy track
3.	Chikondi 04:01	buy track
4.	Nyimbo 02:25	buy track
5.	Palibe Chopambana 06:11	buy track
6.	Mjulireni 03:35	buy track
7.	Umphawi 03:48	buy track
8.	Mpakana Kucha Mbe 05:02	buy track
9.	Malawi 05:39	buy track

about

Born and raised in Malawi, Humphries spent his youth immersed and inspired by Malawian folk music. He now lives in London and has spent the last three years on a musical journey, writing and recording the album “Malawi''.

“The idea was to create a unique sound of Africa by fusing Malawian traditional music with Soukous guitar. I was fortunate enough to meet Otis Tabasenge, a hugely talented Congolese guitarist and an original member of Wenge Musica. He introduced me to Claude Bula, another Congolese bassist who has played with Defao as well as an amazing drummer, David Lessle.”

Otis and Claude also currently tour with Kanda Bongoman’s band and all three members of the rhythm section are part of a vibrant London Soukous scene. The team got together at MAP Recording Studio in Kentish Town and under Humphries direction set about creating this unique take on traditional African dance styles. The result is a record that transports you to world of sunshine, joy, hardship, beauty and dancing!

credits

released June 25, 2020

Humphries Kantazi: vocals, percussion, acoustic guitar, synthesiser
Otis Tabasenge: guitars
Claude Bula: bass
David Lessie: drums
Duncan Thornley: synthesiser, production

Recorded and mixed at MAP Recording Studio, Camden by Duncan Thornley

Mastered by Cicely Balston

Many thanks to Samuel Malunga, Juliet, Zoe and Amy Kantazi for the inputs, support and encouragement.

© Humphries Kantazi 2020