Yehlisan'uMoya
Context
Single from Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds, Nduduzo Makhathini's first album on Blue Note, released in April 2020; the title translates as "Spirit Come Down." The pianist, who cites Bheki Mseleku, Moses Molelekwa and Abdullah Ibrahim among his influences, is joined on vocals by Omagugu Makhathini.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to South African jazz, Spiritual jazz. Among the origins and influences of South African jazz: Free jazz, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).