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Louis Moholo, Mervyn Africa

Mpumi

FormatCDLabelOgunGenreJazz & Improvisation

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An album of piano / drums duets that Louis named for his beloved, and now tragically departed, wife Mpumi. The recordings took place in London in September, 1995, though the album was not actually released until 2002.

"Louis Moholo-Moholo, Son of the soil, has embarked on this musical journey with two of South Afrika's treasures - pianists Mervyn Africa and Pule Pheto. The third Pianist being his old favourite and friend, Keith Tippett. Louis's vibrant, warm and marvellous sounds celebrate the memory of hislong departed brothers: Mongezi Feza, Johnny Dyani, Chris McGregor, Dudu Pukwana, Harry Miller; and his mother Dorah Lulu Moholo - RESPECT" - Mpumi Moholo

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Tracklist
1Spirit Of The Wind Into Gazilam13:45
2Nkadime Nako Into Siyazalana (Borrow Me Time Into We Are Related)17:32
3A Story By The Brothers Chapter One12:45
4A Story By The Brothers Chapter Two10:08
5A Story By The Brothers Chapter Three22:39
Credits
Louis Moholo-Moholo
Drums
Keith Tippett
Piano (3, 4, 5)
Mervyn Africa
Piano (1)
Pule Pheto
Piano (2)
Hazel Miller
Producer