Afro-Finnish band Maajo releases their third album, Water of Life, that includes two beforehand launched tracks, “Higher Days” and “Uelmissani,” through Wonderwheel Recordings.
Maajo has developed from a sample-based digital musical mission to a full-sized band, together with African vocalists and musicians. The addition of two band members, Waina and Gilbert Okay, in addition to featured artists Issiaka Dembele and Ismaila Sané, root the album’s tales in a various vary of backgrounds, that includes vocals in at least six completely different languages.
Water of Life revolves across the three vocalists. Waina hails from Zambia and sings in Nyanja, English, and Finnish. Gilbert Okay primarily sings in his native Mauritian Creole whereas comprising a part of the percussion line. Gilbert Okay has performed with such legends as Tony Allen, Andy Summers, Diana King, and Suzanne Vega.
Ismaila Sané, who’s from the Casamance area of Southern Senegal, sings in Wolof (a extensively spoken language in West Africa) on “Ndekete,” and in Jola on “Èwàn.”
Together with dropping two full-length albums and three EPs, Maajo wrote the soundtrack for the Twenties silent movie, Misplaced World, in addition to having carried out at festivals and venues everywhere.
Encompassing 11-tracks, the album begins with the title monitor, that includes Waina. The track opens on sparking tones flowing right into a dreamy, percolating rhythm as Waina’s unique vocals imbue the lyrics with vibrant, creamy textures.
Entry factors on Water of Life embrace “Ti Mamzel,” driving a scrumptious, syncopated rhythm equipped by the finessed percussive expertise of Gilbert Okay. The undulating really feel and stream of the harmonics convey coruscating colours and a fascinating dynamism, directly alluring and cellular.
Mixing hints of pop and plush Afrobeat flavors, “Higher Days” pushes out tasty dance vitality, whereas easy, fascinating vocals give the lyrics posh, tropical savors. Whereas the rippling, throbbing rhythm of “Ndekete,” topped by cashmere harmonics and the bewitching voice of Ismaila Sané, shapes a lusciously mysterious soundscape.
With its mix of EDM-laced rhythm and Afrobeats, “Èwàn” provides irresistible motion and the dazzling, chanting timbres of Ismaila Sané.
A private favourite due to its luxurious rolling rhythm, “Lesa Fye” merges the wealthy surfaces of Waina’s splendid voice and the titillating percussion of Gilbert Okay into an entrancing tune dripping with light flotation.
Filled with wickedly luxurious textures, seductive rhythms, and stellar vocals, Water of Life delivers an array of tantalizing music.
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