Shiba Mazaza

"The Fake Fences of Abazon Remix" by A Million Things

Seamless and fluid, this track features soaring digital sounds layered over infectious guitars, tight percussives and resounding bells. >
"Faya di Burn" by Gasha, featuring Magasco

This Track of the Week is a melancholic but melodic reflection on the social conditions in Cameroon. >
"TRVPMVSKV (Impendulo kaBaba)" by Mashayabhuqe KaMamba

Young producer and wordsmith Mashayabhuqe KaMamba brings us an an emotive maskandi anthem. >
"Gift of Three" by Tumi Mogorosi

This track from Tumi Mogorosi's first solo album is thrillingly discordant – an impressive composition to say the least. >
"Someway Bi" by M.anifest

Succumb to the slick verbal gymnastics and hip-turning melody of this track by Ghanaian artist M.anifest. >
"Lazy Eys" by Sakawa Boys

Shiba Mazaza selects a deliciously fluid and fun single by the Sakawa Boys, 'arguably one of the best acts to come out of Cape Town this year'. >
"Let Go" by Jarel

Kenyan crooner Jarel's track is a jazz-infused celebration of freedom and release. >
"Mau Vivi" by Jo Kunnuji

Meander through the sounds of Nigeria's lesser-known Ogu culture as interpreted by Nigerian composer Jo Kunnuji. >
"Aparo" by Kato Change and Lisa Oduor-Noah

Banish winter blues with this balmy collaboration between Kenyan guitarist Kato Change and vocalist Lisa Oduor-Noah. >
"Umbrellas on the Beach" by Nonku Phiri, Fever Trails, Bra Sol and Card on Spokes

In the first of a new weekly feature, our music maven Shiba Mazaza introduces a smashing collab featuring Nonku Phiri, Fever Trails, Bra Sol and Card on Spokes. >

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