Review: Yoav & Jabulile Majola - Unyazi (Independent)

You'll remember that I was somewhat taken a-back by the supercool Bradley Zero  professing his love of Simon & Garfunkel recently?  So it's perhaps even more surprising that the duo of Yoav & Jabulile Majola have captured the purity of Paul and Simon on their album, 'Unyazi'.

The introduction of Yoav and Jabulile Majola on the three track EP, 'Stranger','Nyoni Yami' and 'Running' (see review HERE) touched the folky-pop duo to world, especially on 'Nyoni Yami' that's sung in Zulu is particular is very touching.  And on the album, this is not the only moment that reaches such heights, 'Egomania', 'ujobe' and the title tracks are all touching - the title track has that pop-choir boy touch at is such a joy at this time of year; a particularly alt.'Stay Another Day'? (Ed. that's the second time this week you've be linked with E17's great and good - also see HERE).

And then, what with 40 year 'Do They Know It's Xmas' anniversary release this week and the 

Ed Sheeran debate, in the Paul Simon 'Diamonds' debate evelope, perhaps Yoav & Jabulile Majola is a musical legacy that we can all be proud of and embrace.

We are told, "Unyazi" serves as a testament to resilience, offering listeners a glimpse into the cathartic power of music to heal"; this is true on many of the tracks but especially 'Nomad' and 'Honest Face'.

The album, 'Unyazi' should have a worldwide audience and appeal - in fact, I'd go as so far as to say it deserves to be heard

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Artist: Yoav & Jabulile Majola

Title: Unyazi

Release date: 25th November, 2024

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Format:  Digital / Bandcamp  

Review: Yoav & Jabulile Majola - Stranger, Nyoni Yami & Running (Independent)

If you were surprised by Bradley Zero's professed love of Simon & Garfunkel recently?  Well as Peckham's finest celebrates '10 years of Rhythm Section International' as well as his kissa bar, Jumbi with Paul Camo being featured on Worldwide FM, perhaps they should give the pairing of Yoav & Jabulile Majola as a couple of diamonds from South Africa.

Why the surprise at Mr. Zero's love of Simon & Garfunkel?  I don't think I've heard anything on the RSI label that is anything close to that style (check out the leftfield dance roots like Chaos In the CBD, FYI Chris, Al Dobson Jr., Heny Wu and many more) so you don't expect he'd be into poignant storytelling and soulful vocals which the pairing of Yoav and Jabulile Majola have excelled at here with the three tracks, 'Stranger','Nyoni Yami' and 'Running'.

The duo's voices at time match the folky-pop duo and the 'Nyoni Yami' track sung in Zulu is particular is very touching.

There's an album called 'Unyazi' that's had a limited home country release but these three tracks will be their introduction to a world audience.

Worldwide FM - Jumbi takeover with Paul Camo.