Lokua Kanza - Toyebi Te
(Wrasse Records/ WRASS 066)
The 16 offerings here range from serene African village vignettes, such as the title track itself, to celebratory drumming sessions like 'Kumisaka Nkolo'. There are yearning, gentle guitar-led poems 'Tika Ngai' and simple, universal love songs. Kanza has an engaging acoustic guitar style and has obviously been listening far and wide. The feel good track 'Goodbye' is wonderfully infectious, with its universally happy vibe.
Reviewer : Yve Ngoo
Good bye (clip)