Ladies and Gentlemen .... 
The majestic and wonderfully talented
Ms Anna Mudeka returns to our studio to record new EP and single.
It will be the first product released since her highly acclaimed
album 'Dendende' which is still available on most music
platforms.
Anna has recently completed a very successful short 'R&D' tour of her new one woman show entitled Hope - Deternination - Song which celebrates the life and work of 'Mama Afrika.' Anna acts and sings about the remarkable life story of an iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist. This musical play depicts the rise of Miriam Makeba from the townships of Johannesburg to become a global star, forced into exile for her stand against apartheid and marginalised for championing Black rights.
Commisioned by Norwich Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council
England and Miriam Makeba Foundation, this remarkable and
timely production is produced for family audiences of all
ages.
Scripted by Zimbabwean playwriter Tomas Lutuli Brickhill, the
show is directed by Tonia Daley-Campbell and is produced by Arts La
'Olam's Daisy Anna Lees.
Soundtracks, backing tracks, effects and new music compositions:
recorded and performed by Zimbabwean multi-instrumentalist Zivai
Guveya (Heritage Survival) and Tontena Studio producer John
Vigar.
More news about this wonderful initiative to follow ...
Matt Watson - New single 'CONSTELLATIONS' - out now:
CONSTELLATIONS is a special release to coincide with Matt's performance in London's Kings Place theatre as part of Robin Ince's 'Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People.'
The song is a timely expression of love, goodwill and human feelings. We are like lost souls in the Galaxies, like stars in a mass of constellations - and yet, we can still find each other:
'Love is our universe of chance situations,
With two stars colliding in the same direction'
The song deviates from musical genres that are usually associated with Matt Watson and is presented in a style more reminiscent of the Tamla and Popular music styles of the 1960s. It features some magnificent playing from saxophonist Myke Clifford and its gospel-like backing vocals have been very ably supplied by the super talented Lauren Dove.
Other musicians on this recording are:
Piers Hunt - Organ
Mark Howes - Guitar
Stuart Paterson - Drums
John Vigar - Bass
Recordied and produced by John Vigar for Tontena Music.
Photography by Alexandra Bone
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The first single from the album is called Outside (They Don't Know Who I Am):