Sisonke Xonti – uGaba The Migration

Highly anticipated sophomore release from saxophonist and composer Sisonke Xonti, winner of South Africa's 2020 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz. At the centre of the album, Xonti's four-part "Migration Suite" is his boldest work to date, exploring rural and urban identity and the perilous spiritual journey from homeland to the global village. Produced by Xonti and pianist Yonela Mnana and featuring photography by Mandisa Buthelezi, the album appears on As-Shams/The Sun as part of a roster of new artist releases on the cusp of the iconic South African jazz label's 50th anniversary.

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Tracklist

The Migration Suite:
A1. The Migration Suite: Part I
A2. The Migration Suite: Part II
A3. The Migration Suite: Part III
B1. The Migration Suite: Part IV
B2. Newness
B3. Nomalungelo