Ingoma, which can be translated as "Song," was recorded in 1999, essentially with the same quartet plus trumpeter Dumakude Msuthwana. On this record, Ngqawana expands his blues-based approach in

Ingoma

Ingoma, which can be translated as "Song," was recorded in 1999, essentially with the same quartet plus trumpeter Dumakude Msuthwana. On this record, Ngqawana expands his blues-based approach in order to incorporate all things musical. He makes use of spirituals, chants, and spoken parts here with great effectiveness. His penchant for writing in suites or acts assures continuity in his music by phasing one track into the next. His music reminds you simultaneously of the work of the band Old and New Dreams and Randy Weston's African inspired ensembles (both of which he admires greatly). He touches on New Orleans with drumming and references to the truth marching in on "Usizi Emnqamlezweni." Occasionally he drops the avant-garde on your ears, as on "Umzi Watsha," where a nod to Albert Ayler's processionals is matched by trumpeter Dumakude Msuthwana's best outward-bound Lester Bowie. Zim accents the energy of the music with rapidly spoken lines of poetry and prayers for salvation for the human condition.
Country USA
Manufacturer Sheer
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 2204656
Model 2204656
ReleaseDate 2008-04-22
UnitCount 1
Format Import
UPCs 733132204656
EANs 6001208879539

Ingoma