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What starts as a contemporary r'n'b album, actually is a South African jazz-based multicultural mix, presented by new-generation South African pianist Bokani Dyer. Released on Gilles Peterson Brownswood Recordings, it sounds slicky and modern, some listeners possibly will be surprised if it is jazz at all.
Still, besides of some obviously funk and soul-influenced numbers, such as "Mogaetsho", "Move On" or opening ballad "Be Where You Are", there are true African jazz songs too, such as "Tiya Mowa", "Spirit People" and "Medu", and the post bop piece "Picturesque".
Some guest artists, such as vocalist Tomeletso Sereetsi from Botswana, who sings in the Setswana language, or American rapper Damani Nkosi, add even more colors to the music. Warm, brewed under South African sun, this album's music is accessible but not boring, like a lot of productions coming from the Brownswood label. It really sounded pretty good in a car on my road from Nice to Liguria over the Mediterranean coast last week.