South Africa’s Mushroom Hour Half Hour and London’s Total Refreshment Recordings are releasing a collaborative album called ‘On Our Own Clock’ this September.
The record is a sonic testament to trenchant and collaborative creativity, which digs into layers of South African jazz, traditional Senegalese instrumental music and London’s rich diaspora-informed musicality.
On Our Own Clock features 14 players, including Theon Cross, Alabaster dePlume, Asher Gamdeze, Siya Makuzeni, Yahael Camara Onono and more.
The release comprises the album, a fanzine, and an experimental film made by South African filmmakers Nhlanhla Masondo and Tseliso Monaheng, which features artist interviews, session footage and Zoom recordings.
Pre-order On Our Own Clock here and stream two tracks below.
Tracklisting:
1. How To Make Art In A Pandemic (Part 1)
2. Be The Light
3. Cuts and Pieces
4. Ngikhetile
5. Good Are Good
6. How To Make Art In A Pandemic (Part 2)
7. 808 O’Clock
8. Dune Dance
9. How To Make Art In A Pandemic (Part 3)
10. (Tell The Gods) We Still Building
11. Revelation
Featuring:
Alabaster de Plume – Saxophone (UK)
Asher Gamedze – Drums (South Africa)
Damola Owolade – Emcee (Nigeria)
Danalogue – Synthesizer, Piano & Saxophone (UK)
Grandmaster CAP – Emcee (South Africa)
Lex Blondin – Drum Machine (UK)
Mpumelelo Mcata – Electric Guitar (South Africa)
Nosisi Ngakane – Vocals (South Africa)
Siya Makuzeni – Trombone & Vocals (South Africa)
Tarang Cissokho – Kora (Senegal)
Tebogo Austebza Sedumedi – Electric Bass (South Africa)
Theon Cross – Tuba (UK)
Yahael Camara Onono – Percussion (UK / Senegal / Nigeria)
Zoe Molelekwa – Keyboards & Wurlitzer (South Africa)
