Sabela by Djembe Monks & Thandeka Masayi

In Sabela, Djembe Monks and Thandeka Masayi craft a sonic journey where rhythm becomes ritual and melody feels ancestral. Tribal house grooves collide with Afro-techno textures, blending hand-played drums and electronic pulses into a living, breathing tapestry. Thandeka’s voice rises like smoke - tender, resolute, and rich with poetic nuance - carrying emotion that speaks even when words drift. The track unfolds with vital rhythms, dynamic beats, and chords that caress the soul while stirring the feet. There’s a quiet sense of meaning beneath the sound; felt more than understood, as if it moves between the lines. Sabela flows like a conversation in motion, a dance of echoes and intention. It’s a hypnotic piece that invites you to listen deeper, and move.

Words by Marie J Floro.
Artwork by Rachael D’Alessandro.
Mastering by Wave Life Studios.
Executive Producer Mimmo Falcone.
Distribution by Muting The Noise.

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