April 19, 2005

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makani angu (my story)

Larry's 8th album was released in January 2005 to rapturous applause and is being touted as his finest album to date.The new album is a watershed in his long established career.

makani angu is smothered in deep roots, hypnotic rhythms, tribal beats and a waterfall of percussion. This album will confound expectations, delight diehard listeners and convert the un-initiated.

Listen to: 1.Warrior
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Roots & Herbs
2000.
Larry Maluma's growth as a songwriter and singer is unmistakable on this album 'Roots and Herbs'. His previous releases gained critical acclaim and many of his songs reached the top of the national charts in his homeland. He is back from another trip with more brilliant ideas captured on this album. On "Roots & Herbs" Larry sings in a combination of English and African languages. Like most of his previous releases, Maluma records with some of Australia’s best musicians to create a combination of words like magic.
Listen to: 1.Come With Me 2.Nitandizeeni
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I Am Breathing
(Lord Help Me - Remix)
2001
I am breathing is the lead off track and first single from Larry Maluma's 7th album "Roots & Herbs". The song has been reworked and transformed into and exciting cool roots tribal trance track titled the "Lord Help Me" remix. The track was remixed by Simon Polinski, who has worked such talented musicians as Paul Kelly, David Bridie, Telek and Yothu yindi. Larry Maluma has been working again. He is talking. Listen up. The "Lord Help Me' remix is out through Safari Music.
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Nuff is Enough
1997
Larry Maluma is joined by some of the best musicians in Australia to present 13 tracks of calypso/reggae/ska and funk. As befits this type of music the usual issues are addressed, namely, racial harmony, equality and social unity. The moodier lyrical pieces are offset by tracks such as "I want some more" with its ska backbeat and "Market Place" which presents a more upbeat vibe. Other tracks include "Gaula" - a song which Larry refers to as African bluesish which is sung in his native tongue, the jaunty dancehall calypso of "Drop Kick", the rocksteady "Every Possie" and the heavy dub of "Possie Dub". Bruce Haymes' keyboards, along with Larry's deep emotive voice, which effectively conveys the lyrical sentiments, are highlights.
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Motion
1996


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Man and Woman
1993


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Hallelujah
1991
"Hallelujah was produced partly in Australia and partly in Zambia. The trip back to his homeland was a great source of inspiration for this musician. Many of the songs were written about traditional African culture and values; they are sung in a combination of English, Bemba and Nyanja. The resulting unique sound has put his albums at the top of the charts in Zambia. Many of the songs on Hallelujah have a strong moral flavour, stressing the importance of family and traditional values; for instance, “Kalindawalo” has the message that material wealth and a powerful social position mean very little if you don't have the support of a large and loving family."
(Reviewed by Loretta Asquini and Katrina Newton)

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