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Cologne-based afro-fusion collective Muito Kaballa announces their signing to Batov Records with the new single 'Like A River Part I', released on Wednesday 21st June.
Acting as the introduction to the musical world and lyrical narratives of the upcoming record 'Like A River, the track leans into the river theme, providing an all-encompassing, flowing journey. Tim von Malotki's percussive bass clarinet lines cut through the meandering wash of Benjamin Schneider's rootsy, highlife-inspired guitars and atmospheric piano flourishes, courtesy of Jan Janzen. Vocalist Nora Beisel floats across the arrangement, backed by emotive horn harmonies whilst reflecting on the change of path at the end of a relationship; a new orientation and course set.
'Like A River' is anchored around the three movements of 'Like A River Parts I-III' which act as the record's source, middle and end point. Set to be accompanied by a film to which these movements are the score, it's an achievement of songwriting & collective arrangement, incorporating wide-ranging influences that span afrofunk, gnawa, contemporary jazz and rumba. Whereas their previous albums have mostly linked to afrobeat, and addressed topics like social equality, racial politics and climate change, 'Like A River' is a concept album that takes a more intimate, personal approach.
"The album deals with transitioning and separations, taking on ideas like: 'at age 30 you should definitely have children, a house and a car, or ideas on how to live relationships and love. Separating from these ideas or overcoming them can be challenging. The outcome can be ambivalent as the separation of an idea also leaves you somewhat without orientation. It might still be necessary to go off the ‘“straight” road and follow a different path just like a river."
Led by tenor saxophonist and composer Niklas Mündemann, Muito Kaballa are a collective based in Cologne. Originally started as a one-man loop station street show, the project has grown to be known for its eclectic and mesmerising live show. The band have released three albums; 2019's 'Everything Is Broke', 2021's 'Mamari' and 2022's 'Little Child', building a
steady fanbase and drawing critical acclaim from domestic press outlets.
'Like A River' releases on the 1st of September via Batov Records.
credits
from Like A River,
track released June 21, 2023
Nora Beisel - Vocals, Percussion
Tim von Malotki - Bass Clarinet, Flute, Baritone Sax
Luna Weise - Bass
Benjamin Schneider - Guitar
André van der Heide - Drums, Percussion
Jan Janzen - Keys, Synth
Leonard Gaab - Percussion, Congas
Reinel Ardiles-Lindemann - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Grand
Piano, Keytar
Niklas Mündemann - Tenor Sax
Reinel Bakole - Vocals on All This While & Let Go
Giole Nuzzo - Tamburello on Luna
All songs composed by Niklas Mündemann except Like A River (by
Benjamin Schneider & Niklas Mündemann)& Luna (by Luna Weise) & Once I‘ve Learned (by Benjamin Schneider)
All lyrics by Niklas Mündemann except All This While (by Reinel Bakole)
All songs arranged by Muito Kaballa
Every track is Anatolian fire. If you’ve arrived here by chance, it’s not by chance. You were destined to discover the ecstatic psychedelic joy of this record and to snap it up before the last 11 are sold Gareth Fitzpatrick
"Sababa 5 are a band that have found their own peculiar lane. Their previous releases hinted at what they wanted to be but their debut album spotlights what they are… a serious contender in the world of instrumental funk." Full review here: http://www.truthandliesmusic.com/magazine/sababa-5-sababa-5-batov-records-a-review Ex-Friendly