Name: At The Studio
Brand: Zonke Family

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LO33001

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-09-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Kudos

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5050580731486

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Zonke Family

Genre GB

African

Label GB

Lokalophon

Lokalophon is a music label that was established in late 2019. The label's main focus is to release external and already locally released productions, as well as their own productions that showcase local styles in their original characteristics.

With a passion for preserving the unique sounds of different regions, Lokalophon aims to bring these local styles to a wider audience. By showcasing the talents of *artists* and performers who embody the essence of their respective communities, Lokalophon provides a platform for these artists to share their music with the world.

Whether it's traditional folk tunes or contemporary sounds influenced by regional cultures, Lokalophon offers an eclectic range of releases that celebrate diversity and cultural heritage. Each release is carefully curated to ensure authenticity and artistic excellence.

The members of the Zonke Family from Nyamapanda, Zimbabwe, belong to the few remaining master musicians of the matepe, a type of lamellophone which belongs to the family of the mbira. This complex interlocking music is played on each instrument with four fingers, each employing independent rhythmic patterns which effects many psychoacoustic tricks on the listener's ear. This is the first time ever a full matepe ensemble is captured on a studio album. We hope this album is a step towards bringing this music to new audiences – as well as a contribution to its preservation.

At The Studio

Music GB