Brownswood Recordings are pleased to present ‘Ngo ma’, the debut album from IzangoMa – a 15-piece ensemble from Pretoria, South Africa, led by vocalist and guitarist Sibusile Xaba with DJ/producer AshK.
IzangoMa are Cosmic sgubhu with the alchemic powers of Sun Ra mixed with township styles ranging from pantsula to bubblegum. ‘Ngo Ma’ – which loosely translates from Zulu to English as ‘by my mother’ – explores themes of Creation as seen through the all-knowing feminine energy that transcends time and space
Available now across all digital platforms and CD, with the vinyl arriving very soon.
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“Ngo ma is a beautifully engaging concept that demonstrates the enduring popularity of jazz-derived styles in South Africa” The Wire
