Mnqobi Yazo – Kithi

South African Afro-soul sensation and master storyteller Mnqobi Yazo drops a soul-stirring new tune named “Kithi” from his landmark studio project *Indlela*.

This melancholy CD arrives at a time when audiences throughout the continent are yearning for real, melody-fueled African soul based on vulnerability, rootedness, and raw emotion. Mnqobi Yazo has established himself in the regional environment with his unique blend of contemporary Afro-pop compositions and traditional Zulu folk and Maskandi elements. With this self-reflexive cut, he investigates the holy importance of home, of community identification and of staying in touch with one’s roots even when the seasons of life change.

The lyrical is very much about legacy; paying homage to the place of birth (“Kithi”), the bonds of family and the comfort in the warmth of home from the madness of the outside world. He sings openly about belonging, about ethnic pride and pulling strength from ancestral grounds to face the difficulties of life. With his accessible songwriting, old proverbs and heartbreaking hooks, he turns personal introspection into a global song of solace for dreamers everywhere.

Everything fits together so well on this record that it makes for a full, very gratifying listening experience. The lush, indigenous-inspired sound matches his emotive vocal intensity throughout the whole run length.

This soulful gem surely has to go directly onto your early morning reflection and cultural appreciation playlists today. Download “Kithi” on your favorite digital music platforms today!

Kithi by Mnqobi Yazo
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