Vital Signs by Vee Mukarati
A meditation on the contemporary Afro-jazz sound that brings jazz full circle back to its African roots. Featuring soulful vocals,traditional Zimbabwean instruments, layered string arrangements, explosive instrumental solos and irregular-time signature grooves.
Sung in English and Shona, Vital Signs is an exploration of the duality of the migrant experience; what it means to be a stranger in a strange land; racial injustice; mortality and loss; and the power of hope
Tracklist
| 1. | Ndega Ndichichema (Lamentation) | 1:01 |
| 2. | Nhamo Yedu (Vital Signs) | 5:01 |
| 3. | Mutorwa (Alien) | 5:51 |
| 4. | Masaisai (Vol.1) | 4:44 |
| 5. | Alkatraz Garden | 4:26 |
| 6. | Masaisai (Vol 2) | 5:33 |
Credits
released August 22, 2020
Composed and Produced by Vee Mukarati
Lead vocals, saxophones, clarinets, bass synth & percussion : Vee Mukarati
Mbira, djembe, balaphone & backing vocals : Othnell "Mangoma" Moyo
Djembe & Backing Vocals : Melody Mutembo
Cellos : Vartan Baronian
Keyboards : Nick Nhare
Guitars (Masaisai) : Giovanni Agostini
Guitars (Alkatraz Garden) : Matt Greenwood
Mixed and Mastered by : Michele Oliva
Album Artwork : Admire Kamudzengerere
Label : Primrose Records
Visit www.veemukarati.com
Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/veemukarati
Composed and Produced by Vee Mukarati
Lead vocals, saxophones, clarinets, bass synth & percussion : Vee Mukarati
Mbira, djembe, balaphone & backing vocals : Othnell "Mangoma" Moyo
Djembe & Backing Vocals : Melody Mutembo
Cellos : Vartan Baronian
Keyboards : Nick Nhare
Guitars (Masaisai) : Giovanni Agostini
Guitars (Alkatraz Garden) : Matt Greenwood
Mixed and Mastered by : Michele Oliva
Album Artwork : Admire Kamudzengerere
Label : Primrose Records
Visit www.veemukarati.com
Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/veemukarati
License
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Vee Mukarati is a Zimbabwean singer, saxophonist, composer and producer based in Geneva, Switzerland.