Themba is celebrating modern day musicians from Johannesberg and pioneers, with his live album: Modern Africa, Part I-Ekhaya and Part II-Heritage!
Themba, South African producer, is releasing Modern Africa, a revelatory two-part album! Part I will be out on April 9th and Part II on May 28th, on Armada Music!
He marks an exciting turn in his music with a sonic depiction of his native continent that’s unlike anything he’s produced before. You can already stream and buy his Debut single ‘Sound Of Freedom’ HERE!
The first part, ‘Ekhaya’, meaning home, see’s the South African producer collaborate with modern day vocalists and musicians from Themba’s home-town of Johannesburg!
The second part, ‘Heritage’, is an ode to Africa’s most innovative artists, featuring three reworked classics from legendary artists Fela Kuti, Shina Williams and King Sunny Ade!
Themba explains “I wanted to put out an album that would be a symbol of unity, one that vividly presents what modern day Africa is. To inspire the next African kid and show them what’s possible when you embrace yourself and your heritage. What makes you deeply African is your consciousness, soul, aura, and how you impact on other people’s lives – there’s a strong sense of unity between us and we are born with a deeply entrenched understanding of rhythm.”
Have a look at the full tracklist:
Modern Africa, Part I – Ekhaya
Themba feat. J Something – Colours
Themba feat. Thakzin – Sound Of Freedom
Themba feat. Lizwi – Izindlu
Themba feat – Ashamed
Themba feat. Lizwi – Mountain High
Themba feat. Thoko – Reflections
Themba – Heavy Weather (Coming Up For Air)
Modern Africa, Part II – Heritage
Shina Williams & His African Percussionists – Agboju Logun (Themba’s Herd Remix)
Themba feat. King Sunny Ade & His African Beats – Synchro System
Themba feat. Fela Kuti – Zombie (Herd Remix)
