Abasemkhathini Vol - I | Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza

Abasemkhathini Vol - I

by Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza

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1.	1. Anecdote I - introduction, an invitation 02:38	info	buy track
2.	Kule Ndawo 05:42	info	buy track
3.	Isgekle 08:20	info	buy track
4.	Ithemba 04:45	info	buy track
5.	Anecdote II - place and dis-place 03:46	info	buy track
6.	Unonkanyamba 06:40	info	buy track
7.	Zul'eLiphezulu 09:23	info	buy track
8.	Anecdote III - heritage, culture and a place of ihubo 02:46	info	buy track
9.	Yini Bafowethu? 03:55	info	buy track
10.	Emlilweni (umlolozelo) 06:42	info	buy track
11.	Anecdote IV - seasons, concepts of time, ntu and songs 03:39	info	buy track
12.	Onomusa oPhezukonke 05:13	info	buy track
13.	Anecdote V - uMntwana uMagogo 02:24	info	buy track
14.	Intabeshipheli 03:24	info	buy track
15.	Izinkonjana 05:54	info	buy track
16.	Anecdote VI - long-sounds, isigqoko, and open-closing 00:51	info	buy track

about

uMkhathi is a space (also a place and time) that became knowable to our ancestors as a fundamental cosmological point of departure. Upon various engagement of uMkhathi, our ancestors also discovered that, in such a paradigm, their thoughts (as signals) could produce change in the world through an invocation of primordial selves. eMkhathini being where the space is, Makhathini is in the middle of that space while also invoking notions of time.

All this and more is coded in our surnames (and clan names), as a symbolical link. And through that we are opening an invitation to you to come and dance with us in space.

Words: Mbuso Khoza

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released December 25, 2022

Songs:

1. Anecdote I - introduction, an invitation

Narrator: Nduduzo Makhathini

2. Kule Ndawo

Traditional arrangement: Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza

3. Isgekle

Composer: Nduduzo Makhathini
Lyricist: Mbuso Khoza

4. Ithemba

Composer: Nduduzo Makhathini

5. Anecdote II - place and dis-place

Narrator: Nduduzo Makhathini

6. Unonkanyamba

Composer: Nduduzo Makhathini

7. Zul’eLiphezulu

Composers: Mbuso Khoza and Themba Mkhize

8. Anecdote III - Heritage, a place of iHubo

Narrator: Mbuso Khoza

9. Yini Bafowethu?

Composer: Princess Magogo

10. Emlilweni (umlolozelo)

Composer: Nduduzo Makhathini
Ad Libs: Traditional Zulu lullaby (also recorded by Princess Magogo)

11. Anecdote IV - seasons, concepts of time, ntu and songs

Narration: Nduduzo Makhathini

12. Onomusa Phezukonke

Composer: Princess Magogo

13. Anecdote V - uMntwana uMagogo

Narrator: Mbuso Khoza

14. Intabeshipheli

Composer: Princess Magogo

15. Izinkonjana

Composer: Nduduzo Makhathini

16. Anecdote VI - Isigqoko, and Open-Closing

Narrator: Nduduzo Makhathini

Personnel:

Nduduzo Makhathini: Piano, Backing Vocals, Arranging and Production
Mbuso Khoza: Lead Vocals and liner notes
Justin Bellairs: Alto Saxophone
Michael Isaacs: Recording Engineer
Lerato Skhosana: Assistant Recording Engineer
Blue Room/Heritage Studios: Recorded Live at 17 September 2022
Gavan Eckhart: Mixing and Mastering Engineer
Kolwani Bout: Artwork
Gundu Entertaiment: Record Company

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Nduduzo Makhathini South Africa

Award-winning pianist, improvisor, healer and scholar from South Africa. A recipient of prestigious awards such as the Standard Bank Young Artist Award, multiple South African Music Award (SAMA) and AFRIMA among others that have made him an influential figure. Makhathini has 10 albums with his last album ‘In the Spirit of Ntu’ on Blue Note Records. Makhathini has an extensively touring schedule. ... more

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