MALCOLM JIYANE TREE-O - TRUE STORY [CD]

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: NS0069CD
Barcode: 8721056395651
Release Date: 17 Jun 2024
Genre: Jazz / Contemporary Folk 

Described by Zimbabwean journalist Liam Brickhill as "a new star in the southern sky", and by his legendary mentor, Bra Johnny Mekoa, as "the future Jonas Gwangwa", Malcolm Jiyane is a cornerstone of the contemporary South African Jazz scene 

From his teenage years, it was under Mekoa's tutelage that Jiyane developed his prodigious talents into the multi- instrumentalist that he is today. What Theon Cross is to the tuba, Malcolm is to the trombone, although his ability to embody musical production extends far beyond one instrument. His work thus far constitutes, amongst other works, flm score (which he composed as a teenager), and debut album UMDALI (meaning 'creator' in Zulu), which was received to universal acclaim, including a 5-star review (and Global Album Of The Month nod) from The Guardian. In 2024, Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O (Tree-O is the name of his band), returns with his sophomore album 'TRUE STORY', an exploration of the current state of the rainbow nation through a series of songs inspired by real people and their stories.

Press:

"True Story is a record of intriguing contrasts, touching on lightness and hope but largely dwelling in a doleful melodic world. Its downbeat energy is a successful confrontation with the circumstances that inspired it." – The Guardian

The Guardian has named 'TRUE STORY' Global Album of The Month, with a 4-star review. Photo above.
The focus track has been added to New Music Friday (Spotify), New Music Daily (AM). Malcolm is featured on the cover of 'Jazz NXT'.
The Nowamuzyka (PL) review has been released. View it here.
WWFM: Gilles Petersen played Dr. Phili Tabane to kick off his show on WWFM on 14/6
"Baby Ngimanzi Wuthando" spun yesterday on New Music Fix on 6Music with a nice intro from Deb Grant (58:26mins in)

RFI: The feature went live on 12 June as scheduled. A short featurette is available
here to listen and read back.

Tracks:
1. Memory is the Weapon
2. MaBrrrrrrrrr
3. Dr Philip Tabane
4. Baby Ngimanzi Wuthando
5. I Play What I Like
6. Global Warning
7. South African Jam
8. Peters Torch
9. Name it Later