Music News - Thabani Gapara Releases Tribute Album 'In Their Footsteps Vol-2,' Ahead of North Island Tour
29 March 2024 - 0 Comments
Tāmaki Makaurau-based saxophonist and composer Thabani Gapara proudly unveils his tribute album, In Their Footsteps Vol-2, following the release of his 2019 debut album, In Their Footsteps. Continuing his journey into the heart of Southern African jazz, Gapara's latest release pays homage to the genre's visionary composers through soulful reinterpretations of their compositions and showcases his mastery of the saxophone and flute, breathing new life into the iconic tunes.
Listen to In Their Footsteps Vol-2 HERE
Recorded in Gapara's Auckland home, the album unfolds as a vibrant live session, resonating with the pulsating rhythms of Afro Fusion. Drawing from an illustrious Southern African jazz repertoire, Gapara meticulously curates a collection of iconic compositions that have shaped his artistic journey. From the soul-stirring melodies of Caiphus Semenya's Nomali and Caution, Music in The Air to the evocative rhythms of Moses Kuhumalo's "African Mood," each track serves as a reverent homage to the genre's luminaries. Additional standout selections include Mgqashiyo by Tsepho Mngoma, Moses Molelekwa's Matswale, Khaya Mahlangu's Woza Kim, and Louis Mhlanga's Shamwari.
Accompanied by a stellar ensemble, including Forrest Thorp on trumpet, Elijah Whyte on drums, Nick Taylor on bass, Nathan James on guitar, and Stallone D'Souza on keyboard, Thabani Gapara orchestrates a symphony of sonic exploration.
Following his 2023 Mwana Wevhu Tour, Thabani Gapara has just announced his upcoming tour In Their Footsteps, a 4 city tour across the North Island, promising an unforgettable experience. The tour will kick off at Waiheke Jazz Fest, followed by performances in Tauranga (Totara Street), Wellington (Rogue and Vagabond), and Auckland (Tuning Fork). Audiences can expect an immersive musical journey influenced by the voices of his Motherland while celebrating Gapara's unique musical vision.
Listeners are invited to embark on a transcendent journey through the cultural landscape of Southern Africa jazz, where each note resonates with the echoes of tradition and innovation.
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