Having dropped via Dox Records last friday, the second European visit from Shane Cooper & MABUTA was fruitful resulting in an exciting jazz fusion album entitled Finish The Sun. Following their debut album Welcome To This World, the sophomore project by the South African collective is rooted in grooves from all around the African continent. The six-piece outfit moves through Mali, Nigeria, Ethiopia and the many sounds and influences that make up their native nation.

Throughout eight tracks we can listen to hot and heavy afrobeat get downs, cinematic journeys, maskandi, hip hop bounces, or a slow sways. Influenced by the present moment and the feelings that arise from the connection to the environment around, the music in Finish The Sun flows easily with well defined and energetic tempos. Bringing many different styles together was faced with a joy that is evident on the project. That vibe is expressed in style. Available on Bandcamp, via Dox Records.

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