Bheki Mseleku

• 180g 3-sided 2xLP on black vinyl

• housed in laminated gatefold cover

An electrifying, previously unreleased studio album, recorded in 2003, this stunning solo piano suite condenses Mseleku’s visionary overstanding of South African music into a flowing, pulsing statement in six parts. With jazzwise echoes of marabi, amahubo, maskanda and Nguni song forms binding it to the deep music of Mseleku’s Zulu heritage, Beyond The Stars provides what Blue Note recording artist Nduduzo Makhathini describes in his liner notes as ‘a divine summary’ of Bheki’s life story: ‘a sonic pilgrimage from the beautiful and organic landscapes of Durban, to the vibrant energy of London and ultimately toward the inner dimensions of one’s being.’ A magnificent start by new label Tapestry Works.

PERSONNEL:

• Bheki Mseleku – (piano, voice)

Recorded on the 28 November 2003 at Gateway Studios, London

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Cosmic Dance
• A2. Isango (The Getaway)

• SIDE B
• B1. Izanusi (The Diviners)
• B2. Ekhaya (Home)

• SIDE C
• C1. Light Of Love
• C2. Transcendence