Monoswezi Yanga

Monoswezi bind themselves together on Monoswezi Yanga, gently singing reworked folk songs and whispering vivid tales. Hope Masike's dulcet tones guide the album. She assumes the role of storyteller, underpinned by smooth unobtrusive accompaniment. As listeners we are invited to gather round, to sit at her feet soaking up the illuminated myths and legends of her childhood. Monoswezi Yanga is the group's second album on Riverboat Records, following the critically acclaimed 2013 release The Village. The recording took place at bass player Putte Johander's home studio on the Koster Islands in Sweden.