Abdullah Ibrahim - 3 - VINYL LP

Solotude is the new solo piano album by the South African piano maestro Abdullah Ibrahim. It was recorded on Ibrahim's birthday in October 2021, at the Hirzinger hall in Riedering where he would traditionally hold his birthday concert. The hall, famed in Germany for it's acoustic, lends itself perfectly to the mood of the album, which is at once warm, timeless, and solitary. The music spans timeless classics including InchBlues for a Hip KingInch and InchThe Wedding,Inch seldom recorded pieces such as InchTokai,Inch as well as new themes InchOnce Upon A Midnight,Inch InchIn The Evening,Inch and InchSignal On A Hill.Inch The enduring purity and honesty of Ibrahim's touch and the emotive simplicity of his writing demonstrates that even in the dark, hope shines through. At 86, and even through a pandemic, the ever-active and imaginative Ibrahim shows no signs of stopping. Album Tracks 1. Mindiff 2. Trieste My Love 3. Nisa 4. Blue Bolero 5. In-Tempo 6. Dreamtime 7. Blue Bolero (First Reprise) 8. Peace 9. Blues for a Hip King 10. District 6 11. Tokai 12. District 6 (Reprise) 13. Pula 14. Sotho Blue 15. Blue Bolero (Second Reprise) 16. Did You Hear That Sound? 17. In the Evening 18. Once Upon a Midnight 19. The Wedding 20. Signal on the Hill

Album Tracks 1. Wind Brings Dust 2. Time in the Sea/Anything Wild 3. They Grew Grey 4. Obedient/As to a Dead Thing 5. Dance/Never to Be Altered

Iphupho L'Ka Biko, the highly acclaimed Africanist experimental jazz band, is thrilled to announce the of their debut EP, 'Azania' vinyl through Canadian record tag, We Are Busy Bodies. Following the success of their two acclaimed singles, 'Abaphezulu', released through Brownswood Recordings, and 'uThixo uKhona', distributed by Platoon. The band dedicated the year 2022 to recording and producing this eagerly awaited EP.Azania delves into a rich tapestry of themes that are close to the hearts of the band members, including spirituality, Pan Africanism, freedom, love, ritual, tradition, culture, and displacement. The EP showcases Iphupho L'Ka Biko's unique musical fusion, blending jazz with indigenous African music of imvumane in tracks like Qamata, and infusing jazz with gospel influences in songs like Singabakho. This eclectic approach reflects the fluidity and diversity of the band's sound, promising an immersive and captivating musical journey. The band's dynamic sound has been honed and perfected through their numerous live performances across the country, which have garnered them a devoted and loyal fan base. Iphupho L'Ka Biko's ability to connect with audiences through their energetic and soul-stirring performances has elevated them tobecome one of Johannesburg's most revered musical collectives. InchAzania the EP is an introduction of Iphupho L'Ka Biko to the world, marking the beginning of a new era,Inch shares Nhlanhla Ngqaqu, the band's founder and composer.A1. uThixo uKhonaA2. SingabakhoA3. Braam StreetsB1. AzaniaB2. Qamata Album Tracks 1. Uthixo Ukhona 2. Singabakho 3. Braam Streets 4. Azania 5. Qamata