Anyone who knows anything about the rapid-fire strain of South African dance music called Shangaan electro will already be well acquainted with Nozinja.
For almost a decade, the producer has been busy pioneering the genre’s sound, which mixes frantic dance rhythms with high-pitched electronics, Afro-futurist flavours and the soulful melodies of traditional South African music.
Despite devoting himself to music for so long, Nozinja is only now about to release his debut album via Warp records. Playful and vibrant, we think you’ll agree it’s been worth the wait. Have a listen using the player below and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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