Zara (inc. Remixes) by Jally Kebba Susso

« Zara » is the new single from London’s favourite Gambian griot Jally Kebba Susso. It marks his comeback as a solo artist, after a three-year hiatus which has seen him take the stage of many European festivals alongside his band Afriquoi – whose latest EP « Time is A Gift Which We Share All The Time » was also released by Mawimbi Records in 2020.

Produced in collaboration with Afriquoi bandmate Nico Bentley, « Zara » is a fierce, uptempo track, nodding to UK bass music, Chicagoan footwork and West African afropop. Named after Jally’s daugther, « Zara » is an ode to the feeling of togetherness the Gambian artist experiences when traveling back to his native manding land.

The EP also contains three thoughtful reworks by artists taken from Mawimbi’s extended roster and family (Pouvoir Magique, Ozferti, M.Baba).

French producer and former Mawimbi member Pouvoir Magique delivers an epic half-tempo rework of the original track, retaining only the strongest kora melodies and adding some future bass wizardry reminiscent of the likes of Fakear or Maribou State.

Ozferti adds his own distinct futuristic touch to the… more

released November 5, 2021

Kora, vocals and all percussion by Jally Kebba Susso
Original track produced by Jally Kebba Susso and Nico Bentley, mixed by Malang Fatty (GSC Records)
Mastering by Peter Beckmann

Ozferti Remix produced and mixed by Florian Doucet
Pouvoir Magique Remix produced and mixed by Clément Vincent
M.Baba Remix produced and mixed by Kévin Bally
All remixes mastered by Cem Oral (Jammin Masters)

Artwork by Po Nwar
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