Mokoomba - Rising Tide
Review by Sheri Hoff
Rising Tide, the latest album by Zimbabwean Afro-fusion band Mokoomba, is a vibrant and energetic collection of songs that showcase the band's unique blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. From the opening track, "Mokole," with its infectious rhythms and catchy chorus, to the closing track, "Kumukanda," with its haunting vocals and hypnotic guitar lines, the album is a tour de force of African music.
Throughout the album, Mokoomba's musicianship and songwriting skills are on full display, with each track offering something new and exciting. The band's use of traditional instruments, such as the mbira, adds an authentic African flavor to the music, while the incorporation of modern elements, such as electronic beats and synths, gives the songs a contemporary edge.
One standout track on the album is "Njoka," a pulsating dance number that features lively percussion and soaring vocals. Another highlight is "Mwile," a more subdued and introspective track that showcases the band's ability to create beautiful, melodic music.
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Download
Filename: mokoomba-rising-tide.zip- MP3 size: 189.6 mb
- FLAC size: 1353.6 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Njoka | 3:43 | |
| Yombe | 3:06 | |
| Nimukonda | 4:28 | |
| MASANGANGO | 5:43 | |
| Mangongo | 3:27 | |
| MANUNGE | 4:49 | |
| Manunge | 4:47 | |
| Ndundule | 4:53 | |
| MWILE | 3:38 | |
| MANGONGO | 3:28 | |
| WELELYE | 3:27 | |
| MABEMBA | 2:19 | |
| Misozi | 5:13 | |
| Masangango | 5:42 | |
| NDUNDULE | 4:55 | |
| Mabemba | 2:18 | |
| NJOKA | 3:44 | |
| Welelye | 3:27 | |
| MVULA | 4:32 | |
| Mvula | 4:30 | |
| YOMBE | 3:8 | |
| Mwile | 3:37 | |
| NIMUKONDA | 4:29 | |
| MISOZI | 5:14 |
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Formats
- CDr
- Album
- Promo
- CD
- Vinyl
- LP
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Art Direction | Manou Gallo |
| Producer | Manou Gallo |
| Programmed By | Manou Gallo |
| Edited By | Manou Gallo |
| Keyboards | Manou Gallo |
| Artwork | Luis Barbolla |
| Photography By | Luis Barbolla |
| Backing Vocals | Lene Norgaard Christensen (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12), Vusa Mthunzi (tracks: 10, 12) |
| Baritone Saxophone | Amir Gwirtzman (tracks: 4, 11) |
| Bass | Abundance Mutori |
| Cello | Anja Naucler (tracks: 6) |
| Djembe | Babara Bangoura (tracks: 3) |
| Drums | Tatenda Kanjato (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12) |
| Human Beatbox | Ndaba Coster Moyo |
| Electric Guitar | Trustworth Samende |
| Classical Guitar | Trustworth Samende |
| Guitar | Trustworth Samende |
| Executive-Producer | Céline Le Provost, Julien Beghain, Poney Gross |
| Flute | Amir Gwirtzman (tracks: 2, 9, 11), Manuel Hermia (tracks: 4) |
| Kora | Prince Diabaté (tracks: 2) |
| Lead Vocals | Mathias Muzaza |
| Percussion | Mathias Muzaza |
| Piano | Olivier Collette (tracks: 4) |
| Saxophone | Jean Yode (tracks: 1, 3, 8), Manuel Hermia (tracks: 5), Vimbai Mukarati (tracks: 4, 7), Vusa Mthunzi (tracks: 4, 7) |
| Trumpet | André Laourou (tracks: 1, 3, 8) |
Notes
- Issued in thin paper sleeve with lyrics sheet.
- Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 recorded @ Sumo studio (Brussels - Belgium) by Julien Paschal assisted by Bao-anh Dinh in July 2010
- Brass section recorded on tracks 1, 3, 8 by Martial Jacques @ Music'All studio (Abidjan - Ivory Coast) in October 2010
- Tracks 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 recorded @ M.F.D (Media For Development) studio (Harare - Zimbabwe) by Tami Bimha in June 2011.
- Additional backing vocals, kora, djembe, flute, keyboards, baritone saxophone, saxophone & cello recorded by Manou Gallo with the Djiboi mobile studio between August 2010 and August 2011.
- All tracks (except tracks 3, 10, 12) were mixed @ 4 ears studio (Brussels - Belgium) between September 2011 and October 2011 by Manou Gallo, Poney Gross, and Yves Schommer
- "Mangongo" and "Mabemba" mixed by Poney Gross & Marco Gudanski @ Application studio (Brussels - Belgium) in January 2012
- "Welelye" mixed by Manou Gallo & Thomas Sari @ The Lab studio (Brussels - Belgium) in September 2011
- Mastering @ EQUUS studio (Brussels - Belgium) by Pieter De Wagter in February 2012
- Production: ZIG ZAG WORLD
- Distrubution: IGLOO MONDO
- On the card sleeve & CD:
- IglooMondo
- IGL235
- ℗&© 2012 Zig Zag World
- Tracks A-1, 2, 3, B-1, 4 recorded @ Sumo studio (Brussels - Belgium) by Julien Paschal assisted by Bao-anh Dinh in July 2010.
- Brass section recorded on tracks A-1, 3, B-1 by Martial Jacques @ Music'All studio (Abidjan - Ivory Coast) in October 2010.
- Tracks A-4, 5, B-2, 3, 5 recorded @ M.F.D (Media For Development) studio (Harare - Zimbabwe) by Tami Bimha in June 2011.
- All tracks (except tracks A-3, 5, B-5) were mixed @ 4 ears studio (Brussels - Belgium) between September 2011 and October 2011 by Manou Gallo, Poney Gross and Yves Schommer.
- "Mangongo" and "Mabemba" mixed by Poney Gross & Marco Gudanski @ Application studio (Brussels - Belgium) in January 2012.
- "Welelye" mixed by Manou Gallo & Thomas Sari @ The Lab studio (Brussels - Belgium) in September 2011.
- Mastering @ EQUUS studio (Brussels - Belgium) by Pieter De Wagter in February 2012.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 5 410547 052359
- Label Code: LC 27259
- Rights Society: Sabam
- Barcode: 5 410547 032351
About Mokoomba
Mokoomba come from from the Victoria Falls region of Zimbabwe, from the Tonga people who are one of the countrys minority groups. They combine traditional and modern instruments, and play a blend of their own Tonga music with other South African influences.
Members:
Mathias Muzaza : lead vocal & percussions
Trustworth Samende : lead guitar & backing vocal
Abundance Mutori : bass guitar & backing vocal
Donald Moyo : keyboards & backing vocal
Ndaba Coster Moyo : drums & backing vocal
Miti Mugande : percussions & backing vocal
Members
- Trustworth Samende
- Mathias Muzaza
- Abundance Mutori
