Nduduzo Makhathini – Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds

Pianist and healer Nduduzo Makhathini constructs a profoundly spiritual sonic cosmology on this Blue Note debut. His expansive ensemble features soaring horn dialogues, evocative vocal ceremonies, and intricate polyrhythmic percussion. The musicians do not simply accompany one another; they participate in a shared ritual, balancing ceremonial reverence with muscular, free-flowing modal improvisation.