Name: Wema
Brand: Wema

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

K7403LP

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double 140 Gram Vinyl with Printed Inners.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

4062548039436

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Wema

Genre GB

African

Label GB

!K7 is a German label that has been at the forefront of the music industry for years. With a diverse range of genres and styles, they have become known for their ability to cover all bases when it comes to music. Whether you're into electronic, hip-hop, or even experimental sounds, !K7 has something for everyone.

What sets !K7 apart from other labels is their commitment to quality. They take pride in working with some of the most talented artists and performers in the industry, ensuring that every release meets their high standards. As a result, they have gained a reputation as a trusted distributor and licensor.

If you're looking for groundbreaking music that pushes boundaries and challenges conventions, look no further than !K7. Their dedication to innovation and creativity shines through in every release. So whether you're an avid music lover or just looking to discover something new, explore the world of !K7 and prepare to be amazed.

For Wema, collaboration is a state of mind. The fivepiece collective – consisting of Tanzanian multiinstrumentalist Msafiri Zawose, producer Photay and Penya members Magnus P.I, Lilli Elina and Jimmy le Messurier – is an artistic pursuit founded on community;a space in which to harness the transformative power of connection. Translated from Swahili, ‘wema’ means kindness and benevolence – virtues that lie at the core of the project, and are reflected in the group’s worldembracing approach to music. “Wema is a state of gratitude and belief, without sorrow or grief. It’s about giving your entire heart,” Msafiri declares. The self-titled album is an intoxicating, dancefloorindebted blend of traditional Tanzanian music, AfroLatin rhythms and experimental electronic music, with the majority of lyrics sung in Swahili and Spanish. It’s a smorgasbord of sounds, moods and textures that call on the very ethos of the band; the pursuit of cohesion and togetherness in a fractured world. Through this lens, Wema is a near-spiritual listen, invoking the sacred sounds of their global influences. The tape-delayed vocal samples and sparse industrial clangs of Kande are reminiscent of the kind of deconstructed beats you might find in a closing club set. Bendir Bendir’s pointillist soundscapes are juxtaposed with a warm chorus of Msafiri’s layered harmonies. Msafiri Jam Pt 2, with its uptempo percussion and atmospheric background noise, features the undulating hornwork of groundbreaking Afro-Cuban trumpeter Yelfris Valdes. There’s a palpable optimism running through Wema; it’s raw, unfiltered music that is as danceable as it is soul-stirring.

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