- Afribiza
- The Collection - NWAR
- 2010 SA Vibes
- The best of NWAR
- Suge EP
- AGS_Instrumentals
- Gospel
- Suge
- Evolution
- Town Vibes
- Townships
- afrakazazz
- Town Reggae
- Jika
- CHOIR
- ais
- Sunrise
- Bloodlines1
- Sizzler
- Bloodlines 2
- Mao
- Copious
- Lennox
- Kunjani
- Hola
AFRIBIZA compiled and mixed by DJ Stan-Ley (Deep London) featuring some of the best talent from the HOUSE scene OUT OF AFRICA with only the deepest tracks produced by leading African producers/DJs. featuring Dele Sosimi, from West Africa, brings us a previously unreleased mix of Atide (DJ Garphie Mix) and Turbulent Times with DJ Stan-Ley. Top South African DJ Dino Moran from "The House of Holy Afro" with “Odidi Belle” and “Shongile”. From DJ Rico, “Building Of Deep” featuring the soul jazz singer Kathrin, born in Bangui Central African Republic, now based in France, Deep Y'All aka DJ Rico has been DJ'ing on the international circuit for over 20 years . Also from South Africa“Running Through The Woods”and “Classified Information” from Jozi producer Gumzito ; And Darque and Suge Transitions both from the Limpopo region bring us“Midnight Meditation” and “The Aztec Warrior”. Akhomi bring us “Tshikani”(Suge Transitions tribal tech mix) and from SK95– "A Son From The South" is deeeeeep. With two classic re-mixes from the “Africa Got Soul” album featuring DJ Stan-Ley Ingroove Remix of “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” and Noma Mbeki " I Say A Little Prayer "
AFRIBIZA HISTORY Music is found in every known culture past and present, represented differently at various times and places. Around 50,000 years ago, early modern humans began to disperse from Africa, reaching all the habitable continents. Since all people of the world, have a form of music, prior to the dispersal of humans around the world, consequently music may have been invented in Africa and then evolved to become a fundamental constituent of human life......enter the new world of AFRIBIZA It didn't happen by accident it was in the wind and through sheer determination, passion and belief, it is our offering to you from a collective of musicians, artists and entertainers come together as one working on the belief that all life today is connected. Instinctively one of the most empowering art forms which can truly bring us together , that music and dance, kinship systems, and ceremonies differed dramatically between region, race , creed ,colour . Yet instinctively touch us and move us to the one rhythm . Which cast a shadow over these these differences were probably less important than the underlying similarities which brought groups together for ceremonies, for trade, to intermarry, and which allowed the maintenance of myths, history and song lines, of fable culture and exchange cycles that extended over hundreds of kilometres, across the globe from Africa to Spain …… AFRIBIZA bringing with it , its own emphasis on distinctness and identity. We salute the oneness of all that have made it possible. THANK YOU
AFRICA GOT SOUL An album of classic soul tunes played on traditional African instruments by a Cape Town Band called Abavuki - featuring Papa Was A Rolling Stone, I Say A Little Prayer and Heard It Through The Grapevine and others. Abavuki is a group of young musicians from Langa, a township near Cape Town in South Africa. The name "Abavuki" which means "Wake up, early birds!" refers not only to their youth, but also to their philosophy of seizing the moment and getting things done for themselves. They developed love for music at a young age and started playing with various groups. Towards the end of 2001, they came together and began creating their unique brand of African Jazz using marimbas, percussion, brass instruments and even an operatic trained voice, weaving traditional African rhythms and melodies into a contemporary format, which is highly danceable and almost Latin American in feel.
Abavuki - The Band:
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Bongani Ngesi (22) plays marimbas and drums and has been playing music since he was 8. He loves jazz and house music. He spent 3 months in Italy courtesy of the Benneton Fabrica programme where he recorded a solo album entitled “Sababamba”. |
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Mkhokheli (Kim) Masala (20) has a highly developed sense of rhythm and plays marimbas and drums. He has been playing since the age of seven and composes much of Abavuki’s music. Bongani and Kim recently returned from a trip to Holland where they appeared with Lungiswa Plaatjies. |
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Siyabulela (Sabu) Jiyana (19) has just graduated from Cape Town High. He plays marimba and drums, does back-up vocals and dances. His favourite music style is kwaito. Sabu and Kim played at the World’s Children’s Prize awards in Sweden for two years running |
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Zwelibanzi Dukwano (21) is an untrained tenor whose vocal range is quite astonishing. He is known by the other members of the band as their Secret Weapon. He also sings with the Guguletu Tenors. |
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Thando Sishuba (24) is Zwelibanzi’s cousin. He plays the trumpet and steel pans and sang with his school choir. His choice of music includes Jazz and African. |
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Mzwamadoda Matsila (25) plays the trombone, trumpet, drums and steel pans. He arranges most of the music that the group plays. At home, he listens to Jazz. Thando and Mzwamadoda recently returned from a trip to Brazil where they performed with another marimba band from Mandalay. |
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Ndima (Andile) Makubalo (23) was introduced to classical music at a young age and became a fan of Mozart. When the Cape Town Symphony started an outreach program to teach young people to play brass instruments he jumped at the opportunity to join. He plays the trumpet and is a DJ. He recently DJ’d in the UK at a fundraiser for Margaret House orphanage and for the African Wildlife conference in Johannesburg. |
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Thulani Mtyi (24) plays the trombone, steel pans and sings. His inspiration comes from the many great musicians who originated from Langa, his choice of music includes kwaito and R&B. He was recently featured on “What’s your Story” on SABC 2.Thulani often joins Ndima as a DJ. |
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Miyo Sakabula (33) was instrumental in getting this group of young men together and hopes to pass on his knowledge of traditional rhythms and dances to the next generation. Miyo plays drums, bass marimba and the recorder and is the only member of the group to be a father. |
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Solomon Sakabula (22) is Miyo’s cousin. He plays the marimbas and drums and is an accomplished dancer. |
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SUGE'S AFRO TRANSITIONS - Session 1
African Electro Beats at their best and newest- coming out of South Africa. Very uplifting dance beats produced from upcoming South African DJ and producer 'Suge Transitions' (Xitshembiso Robert Mtsetweni ). Also featuring (Track 1) the re-mix of the soul classic 'Say A Little Prayer' from the 2009 critically acclaimed album 'Africa Got Soul' featuring Abavuki - released in conjunction with Prestige-Elite Records. Each tune is vibrant and expresses an uplifting and positive vibe which can be felt across all walks of life. Born 30th March 1989 in a small South African town named Giyani in the Limpopo region Suge spends alot of time in Cape Town and Johannesburg DJ ing on the local club scene
Born 30th March 1989 in a small South African Town named Giyani, This childish fun-loving, music-living giant standing at 2meters tall, has harboured a musical soul for all his life. It started back when he was very young, always flipping through his father’s records and tapes. It was a great help that his father Tk Mtsetweni listened to all kinds of music, making it easy for young suge to pick up sounds and techniques which he would later use in life.
Suge, real name Xitshembiso Robert Mtsetweni is an aspiring and passionate DJ/producer of deep house. And has been at it from a young age. His first proper song “memory-lane” was completed late 2001, and has been producing till this day
Suge is also a club DJ. His djing started in 2006 his matric year, and has been continuing till this day. His discography includes clubs (Ivory Room , Vanilla, Velvet, Cybar, La chateaux, Reload, Seasons, Obz –zone, Bang Bang, Wacjaw(Kimberly), and his highlight The Giyani show alongside Legend Black Coffee and amazing Lady Dj Buhle).
Suge’s influences include Osunlade, Culoe De song, Fabrizio Ortella, Manoo, Dj Garphie, Koop, Dj Kent SA, Abicah Soul Project, Afefe iku, Rocco and legendary Jazz Group Fourplay.
Suge’s House career blossomed when he started hosting a house music based show on uct radio in the beginning of 2007. meeting and interviewing house stars from all over the world and is about to embark on remixing tracks for world renowned Marimba Band Abavuki with New World Africa Records
Apart from producing his own material..this talented young giant also has a lot of love for remixing works of other artists…his remixes include the following:
- Ryan Murgatroyd Feat Shanti – Music Makes me Feel
- Ryan Murgatroyd Feat Lirah – Nomunga hamba
- Jose Chave – The Wolf
- Mzee feat O’luhle – Zvinosiririsa
- Mzee Feat Malatji – Ancestral Calling
- Mkh – Latin Emotions
- Nate & Basani – Terera
- Stan-ley(Deep-London) – Love me or Leave me
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EVOLUTION
Evolution was inspired by a journey through Africa. It represents years of music recordings made mostly in South Africa. With input from western producers and DJs, Evolution is as its suggests, an album that takes the listener on a journey through time, representing each era with a change of mood.
We hope you enjoy this journey.
- Vocals: Luxolo Gospel Choir, Abalingani Brothers, Jika Marimba Group, Abavuki
- Marimba Group.
- Marimbas, Drums, Percussion: Abavuki Marimba Group, Jika Marimba Group.
- Brass: Abavuki Marimba Group
- Guitars: Lennox Tom, Jason Orozco
- Bass Guitar, Synth, Keyboards, Programming and Engineering: Jason Orozco
- Recorded in South Africa and Greece.
- Mastered by Danny De Matos, Shush Studios, Windsor, UK.
- Artwork and Design: www.memo.tv
- Mixed and Arranged on Mykonos, Greece, by Barney Rattle and Jason Orozco
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TOWNSHIP VIBES
A beautiful compilation of sounds featuring the very best of all the music collated by New World Africa Records between 1995 and 2005. Featuring, Jika Marimba, Lennox T, Abalingani Brothers, Bushman Productions, Abavuki marimba, Afro-Stralia, The moonlights and Cape Melodies.
MUSIC FROM THE TOWNSHIPS
OF SOUTH AFRICA - Vol 2
1998 Continuing where 'A journey through the townships' left off, this second New World compilation showcases the latest efforts from many of the acts featured on that CD, plus a few new ones. Woodstock legend Richie Havens contributes a high energy version of 'Freedom', recorded live during a visit to Khayelitsha whilst Martin Williams' Bless this Land is slick enough to compare with a young Jonathan Butler.
Total number of tracks 18 Running time 64.22
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AFRAKAZAZZ
Dynamic afro/western fusion including drum solos, jembes, marimbas, African guitars , brass and vocal arrangements. Mixed in Europe to bring you a mainstream audio experience. Each track offers a completely unique sound crossing between ambient to full tribal drum and trance fusion. With a couple of surprises mixed in, to lighten the experience. Enjoy!
- Vocals: Luxolo gospel choir, Abalingani Brothers, Jika Marimba Group, Abavuki Marimba Group.
- Marimbas, Drums, Percussion: Abavuki Marimba Group, Jika Marimba Group.
- Brass: Abavuki Marimba Group
- Guitars: Lennox Tom, Jason Orozco
- Bass Guitar, Synth, Keyboards, Programming and Engineering: Jason Orozco
- Recorded in South Africa and Greece.
- Mastered by Danny De Matos, Shush Studios, Windsor, UK.
- Artwork and Design: www.memo.tv
- Mixed and Arranged on Mykonos, Greece, by Barney Rattle and Jason Orozco
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TOWNSHIP REGGAE
A reggae compilation featuring New World Africa artists and visiting artists from around the Western Cape, Including - The Bloodlines, The Branch, Sons of Salassie, JC Cool, The Jam Band and Jungle Roots.
JIKA
Tradional songs set to a Marimba beat.
GOSPEL, CHOIR & ACAPPELLA
South Africa boasts a superb range of choirs as documented in this unique collection of Choral, Acappella and Gospel music from the townships of Cape Town. Luxolo, Luhlaza and Ekhaya Cultural Society are all from Kayelitsha, the largest of the townships shadowed by Table Mountain, while the Abalingani Brothers hail from Mfuleni, a neighbouring community. All the choirs perform regularly in the Western Cape and beyond. The Abalingani Brothers have opened prestigious concerts for both Jonathan Butler and Richie Havens, while Luhaza recently traveled to Wales where they finished runners up in the Best New Choir of 1998 competition
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AFRO IBIZA DANCE SOUND
New World Africa Records arrived in Ibiza and started work on Afro Ibiza Dance Sound. The Concept: to create a new sound using the beats of South African townships and combining them with the house sounds Ibiza, with the help of Ibizian producers and music writers. After nearly two years in the making, Kunjani was born.
The first disc is a selection of 15 tracks featuring samples from reggae bands, gospel, choral, and accapella groups, as well as traditional drumming and marimba band from the Western Cape of South Africa.
The second disk is a cross selection of 15 of the best songs recorded in the Western Cape over the past six years and features original compositions. The music takes the listener on a journey through the townships and offers a selection of music as diverse as the culture of South Africa.
AFRICAN SUNRISE IN IBIZA
This album is a work crafted from the Isle of Ibiza. Originally evolving from a series of samples taken from the township of South Africa and remixed with Ibicean house and ambient sounds, it offers a glimpse of a journey from the Balearics to continental Africa, returning with a cross culture of music diverse as the individuals that frequent the "White Isle".
We hope that you enjoy this album as much as we enjoy the island.
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BLOODLINES 1
A 14 track Cape Town roots reggae compilation showcasing the Bloodlines, Urban Mystics and The Future.
Primarily recorded live in the townships and subsequently re-mastered at New World Studios, this original collection features the first ever dub reggae to emerge from Cape Town and signifies the beginning of a reggae movement from an underground of musicians who have long awaited recognition from the rest of the world. Volume 1 of the Bloodline Series is brought to you direct from the shanties. This album features three local bands: Bloodlines, the Urban Mystics and The Future.
Recorded in the Community Dance Hall at Freedom Farm, close to the end of the runway at Cape Town International Airport, electricity was provided by a small generator hidden behind a tree, the recording were made between aircraft landings.
The tracks were re-mixed in New World Studios and this is the result. The Bloodline Series is a collaboration between artists with a common goal of playing reggae with an African influence. Volume 2 will bring you more roots reggae from local bands.
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IBIZA SUMMER SIZZLER
2003- present The Ibiza Summer Sizzler is a concept album which features some of the best Dance Mix's that were re mixed in Ibiza with tracks from different producers using existing tracks from the New World stable. Although the Album is presently unreleased some of the tracks were featured in a demo in 2003 and received high level of enthusiasm. A few tracks are available as samples on this page. The samples come from the rock band Copious, the reggae band The Branch and a well known South African female solo artist KB. Further tracks are still being sampled and the album will be available sometime in 2006.
We hope that you enjoy this album as much as we enjoy the island
BLOODLINES 2
The second brilliant album from Cape Town's premier Reggae band.
The second album "Love and Destruction", recorded at The Engine Room studios in Cape Town is on promo release and features seven new songs plus dub versions of each. The album, produced by Barney Rattle and engineered by Kevin Reed, features brass arrangements by members of the Cape Town Philharmonic and, with its jazz influences, should appeal to crossover audiences domestically and internationally. Prestige Records of London has already taken first option on international distribution of the album. - iAfrica.com Click here for the full Bloodlines story.
THE MAO ROOMS
The MAO ROOMS by ChinaWhite. Chrisitened after the infamous VIP room in ChinaWhite London and situated in the heart of Ibiza Town, The Mao Rooms bar & restaurant provides a unique experience to Ibicencos and visiting hedonists from all over the world.
This album is a work crafted from the Isle of Ibiza. Originally evolving from a series of samples taken from the township of South Africa and remixed with Ibicean house and ambient sounds, it offers a glimpse of a journey from the Balearics to continental Africa, returning with a cross culture of music diverse as the individuals that frequent the "White Isle".
We hope that you enjoy this album as much as we enjoy the island.
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COPIOUS
Ambient Rock & Trip Hop from Cape Town's finest
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LENNOX T & the STEPCHILDREN
Lennox Tom is an exuberant and multi-talented musician and songwriter, originally from the Transkei, but now firmly a part of the Cape township music scene. This seven track EP features his best work including a Kwaito re-mix of the title track and "Pain", songs that are already well known from his live repertoire. Lennox is not only a talented upcoming star, but also a founder of New World Music way back in 1995.
First, I thank the Lord Jesus for giving me the gift of music. May this music be a source of happiness and inspiration to many. Thanks to my parents, Namatshaka and Nkasana Tom. Mum, I love you. Rest in peace. To my wife, Olivia Uathiswa Tom, thanks for your courage and for always being by my side , even during the darkest days. May the love of the Lord bind us together forever. To my sister, my brothers and my children, I love you all. Thanks to Masakhane Mbuqe, Mlungisi Mzwandile Sonkosi of Zone 10, Meadowlands and to Ntokozo Zunga for courage, inspiration and your hot guitar tips. Special thanks to Nick, Sonia and the entire Matthews family for assisting me with a PA and transport to reach my audience. Thanks to Multi-Products House Crew: Chris Day, Clint Beekers, Debbie Forgus, Megan Van Stavel. Special thanks to Tim and Maggie Atkinson for helping me personally as well as our project, New World Music; New World Music crew; Riverside studios; Mama Dance Music studio crew. To radio DJ's around the world, this is for your airwaves. Z'bosh Bodys, it's for you to pump it up! Many thanks to my Stepchildren Mbulelo Mabukane, Mzamo Rintsana, Mapule Magatho, Linda Klass, and Nomfundo. Without you guys this would not have happened.
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KUNJANI
New World Africa Records arrived in Ibiza and started work on Kunjani. The Concept: to create a new sound using the beats of South African townships and combining them with the house sounds Ibiza, with the help of Ibizian producers and music writers. After nearly two years in the making, Kunjani was born.
The first disc is a selection of 15 tracks featuring samples from reggae bands, gospel, choral, and accapella groups, as well as traditional drumming and marimba band from the Western Cape of South Africa.
The second disk is a cross selection of 15 of the best songs recorded in the Western Cape over the past six years and features original compositions. The music takes the listener on a journey through the townships and offers a selection of music as diverse as the culture of South Africa.
HOLA CAPE TOWN
The very first Kwaito compilation from Cape Town and the first release from Mama Dance Studios, Hola Cape Town features the best of young township dance music acts. Dantai and Dimcop have already established a loyal following and Mama Dance Music Studios, based in Cape Town, has been providing a desperately needed recording facility for township youth since early 1997. Since then, Mama Dance has recorded hundreds of tracks from over thirty groups from the Cape Flats, many of whom are bound to feature in upcoming releases.
Mama Dance Studios, based in Observatory, Cape Town, has been providing a desperately needed recording facility for township youth from the Cape Flats. Founded in April 1997 as a bedroom studio consisting of a 486 computer and cheap sound card dabbling with Kwaito beats were three young guys from Nyanga known as the Shy Guyz. From there it was Dantai and Never Give Up and a move across the railway line in October 1998 to the new and improved Mama Dance Music Studios in Lower Main Road. It's now the end of 98 and we've recorded hundreds of tracks with more than 30 groups, all from the Cape Flats, all young, enthusiastic and motivated to make a career out of music. We've recorded HipHop, R&B, Reggae, African, House, Gospel Kwaito and the many variations of these styles that make up the South African music scene. "Hola Cape Town" is our first showcase of the new sounds of the Cape - there will be plenty more.