Few artists embody the intersection of technical mastery and emotional depth quite like Lumanyano Mzi. A drummer, composer, producer, and award-winning force in contemporary jazz and beyond, Mzi has steadily carved out an international presence. His artistry, grounded in Cape Town’s rich sonic legacy and sharpened by his time at Berklee College of Music, now culminates in his much-anticipated debut solo album, Ithemba Elitsha.
Sindeka Mandoyi - Glamour Magazine South Africa
ITHEMBA ELITSHA - A NEW HOPE
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ITHEMBA ELITSHA - A NEW HOPE, is a rich and unique sonic tapestry that inspires infinite hope in a better future for humanity. In a world that is riddled with existential angst, contradictions, and uncertainty, this musical offering is a welcome tonic. In this debut solo project, Lumanyano, captures the complexity of his personal life’s journey through music and equally reflects on a world that is constantly changing amidst an unrelenting search for meaning and healing.
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