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THE NEW ALBUM: Tusekelele - Lets Celebrate

TUSEKELELE - Let's Celebrate is Larry Maluma's latest album release.

Maluma was born in Zambia and moved to Australia in 1985, where he now resides permanently in Melbourne with his family. An accomplished African musician, composer and performer, he sings in a combination of Zambian and English languages, and adopts styles which blend to create his individual brand of roots music. The resulting unique sound has put many of his songs at the top of the charts in Zambia, where he is recognised as a popular music star. Since arriving in Australia, Maluma has produced nine albums and broadened the Australian perspective of African Reggae and World Music.

As with previous albums, Maluma addresses passionate issues of racial harmony, equality and social unity. The individual and collective brilliance of the musicians on his latest album, are regarded as some of Australia's best talent. This musical collaboration blends Maluma's own style of home-grown roots music, delivering a diverse sound which encompasses complex African rhythms and Reggae with luscious horns.

TUSEKELELE - Let's Celebrate was four years in the making, with Maluma composing some material on visits to his African homeland. Recently returned from another trip to Zambia, Maluma travelled via South Africa and through Zimbabwe to revive his musical and cultural heritage. He also has just finished directing another video clip which was filmed during his African travels. This latest clip will make a total of 16 music video clips produced for various album releases, with all previous clips receiving air-time on ABC TV's Rage, and other music programs including Channel 31.

Maluma's previous album releases have enjoyed positive reviews and wide critical acclaim. His unique, rhythmic, rootsy sound has enlightened those who purchase his albums and entertained audiences at live performances. With this new album, TUSEKELELE - Let's Celebrate, Maluma will be performing live in Melbourne and touring interstate before heading off to Africa again later this year.