Umhlaba Ophezulu / Higher Ground

by Iva Collective

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1.
Ivanya (intro) Ft. Buntu Duku, Wandile Hlamvana & Samantha Collett 03:52
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2.
Ngena Ft. Amandla Akhona, Songeziwe Myeha 02:55
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3.
Bayeza Ft. Xhanti Nokwali, Amandla Akhona, Sibusile Xaba 05:31
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4.
Anna's Song Ft. Buntu Duku, Samantha Collett, Wandile Hlamvana 06:17
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Ikhaya Lami Elikum Ft. Naomi Gumede, Xhanti Nokwali 04:47
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Nyangalanga Ft. Sibusile Xaba 01:57
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Gcina (LIVE) Ft. Buntu Duku, Samantha Collett 05:38
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Hila Ft. Wandile Hlamvana 03:59
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uSizi Ft. Xhanti Nokwali, Buntu Duku 06:01
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Highlands Ft. Sibanye Grace, Alex Collett, Sibusile Xaba 01:07
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Tyhaphakile Ft. Wandile Hlamvana 06:42
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"UMHLABA OPHEZULU" album is a dynamic transcendent offering of the soul healing itself. Journeying through soundscape, just like walking in the veld headed for the highest point there is - based on the high and low rhythms and traditions of the land of myth and magic.

The 11 track offerring treads on spirituality, cultural diversity, pandemic, national building and mental health amongst many other conversations. A cross cultural collaboration of nostalgic African roots rhythms and chants alongside contemporary and classic interpretations of indigenous stories and sounds.

This was achieved through an Artist residency in the unspoiled and ancient landscape of the Karoo, Eastern Cape. The residency was supported and funded by the Ivanya Yethu Heritage Foundation and the National Arts Council of South Africa.

Proceeds of the album will go to raise awareness and funds for Ivanya Yethu Heritage Foundation’s #ArtsAccess4All campaign. An initiative which seeks to bridge the gap between arts, access to technology and marginalized youth in rural communities.

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released March 18, 2022

Musical contributions by Buntu Duku, Samantha Collett, Sibusile Xaba, Xhanti Nokwali, Amandla Akhona, Songeziwe Myeha, Wandile Hlamvana, Alex Collett and poetry by Naomi Gumede.

Artwork by Jesse Edgars
Design by Emporrel Design

Album produced by Iva Collective, Ivanya Yethu Heritage Foundation
Mixed and mastered by DJ, sound engineer AshK

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Iva Collective Qonce, South Africa

Cross cultural collaboration of artists curated by core duo Buntu Duku & Samantha Collett inviting a meditative & therapeutic performance art signifying the ethos 'unifying through art’ with indigenous, classic & contemporary sounds & stories.

'Iva' means to listen, feel or taste in isiXhosa language, as well as in a biblical sense refers to ‘Eve’ the first woman, paying homage to women. ... more

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