Credits:

Bokani Dyer

Description:

Bokani Dyer, a pianist-songwriter/producer who is gaining attention in the South African jazz scene, releases her latest album! It is no exaggeration to say that Johannesburg, a cosmopolitan city in South Africa where various kinds of music intersect, is now attracting the most international attention as a place where new cultures are being born. Pianist/songwriter/producer Bokani Dyer, who first gained attention for her participation in "Indaba is," a compilation that captures the South African jazz scene, has released her latest album, "Radio Sechaba," from trendsetter Gilles Peterson's "Brownswood. Bokani Dyer's latest release, Radio Sechaba, is out now on Brownswood, a label led by trendsetter Gilles Peterson. Bokani Dyer says that he has combined all of his influences into one album, with different types of sounds, different types of music, and different approaches to each song. He never shies away from inspiration when creating an album, sublimating influences from African music, American music, and everything in between to create a work that updates "jazz".A new talent from South Africa not to be missed, following in the footsteps of trombonist/singer Siya Makuzeni and pianist Nduduzo Makhathini!

Tracklisting:

1.Be Where You Are
2.Mogaetsho
3.Move On
4.State of the Nation (feat. Damani Nkosi)
5.Tiya Mowa
6.Ke Nako (feat. Sereetsi and the Natives)
7.Picturesque
8.Spirit People (feat. Amaeshi Ikechi)
9.Victims of Circumstance
10.Amogelang
11.Ho Tla Loka (feat. Yonela Mnana)
12.Resonance of Truth
13.You Are Home
14.Medu (feat. Sthembiso Bhengu)