Name: Umakhulu
Brand: Ayanda Sikade

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

AFS052

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-23

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Rush Hour (new)

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

Artist

Ayanda Sikade

Genre GB

African

Label GB

Afrosynth

Afrosynth Records is a record store and label based in Johannesburg. Founded by DJ Okapi, the label specializes in reissuing *rare and obscure South African disco, bubblegum, and boogie music* from the 1980s and 1990s. With an extensive collection of vinyl records, Afrosynth Records aims to preserve and share the rich musical heritage of South Africa.

At Afrosynth Records, we are passionate about showcasing the vibrant sounds of *South African artists* who have been overlooked or forgotten over time. Our carefully curated selection includes releases from iconic musicians such as *Sipho Mabuse*, *Brenda Fassie*, and *Hugh Masekela*. By bringing these hidden gems back to life, we hope to introduce a new generation of music lovers to the incredible talent that emerged during this era.

With our online platform, customers can explore our diverse catalog and discover their own personal favorites. Whether you're searching for funky grooves or soulful melodies, Afrosynth Records offers a wide range of genres that will satisfy any musical taste. Join us on this journey through South Africa's musical history as we celebrate the timeless artistry found within each record.

Born in 1981 in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape, Ayanda Sikade is one of South African jazz’s most in-demand and respected drummers, a familiar face on the scene for years and a driving force behind its growing prominence on the world stage.

Dedicated to his grandmother who raised him, Sikade’s long-awaited sophomore album as a bandleader, Umakhulu, follows his 2018 debut Movements. Recorded in Johannesburg in early 2021, it features the talents of frequent collaborator Nduduzo Makhathini on piano, young Simon Manana on alto sax and Nhlanhla Radebe on bass. The album’s nine tracks, composed and produced by Sikade, pay homage to the artist’s heritage — most noticeably on Mdantsane and Nxarhuni River — while forging onwards to a brave new world on others, like Imithandazo Yeengelosi (Prayer of Angels) and Space Ship.

Umakhulu

Music GB