Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry Photo: Elliot Childs, RNZ
Rhythm is in Myele Manzanza’s blood. The son of a Congolese percussionist, he spent his formative years impressing passers-by with his full drum kit, busking on Cuba Street. He spent six years as part of future-soul act, Electric Wire Hustle, breaking away in 2013 to concentrate on his solo work. His sound is a fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and African rhythms.
He has played and collaborated with dance music pioneer Theo Parrish, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ross McHenry, Sorceress, Amp Fiddler, Recloose and many more.
Here he presents songs from his latest album OnePointOne live, with Ross McHenry on bass, Matt Steele on keys, Jake Baxendale on alto sax, Chris Buckland on tenor sax, and Rachel Fraser on Vocals.
Joint Jukebox - Ross McHenry & Myele Manzanza
Back in 2015 on The Weekend, as part of our Musical Dynasties segment, Shaun D Wilson spoke to renowned Wellington-based beatmaker and jazz drummer Myele Manzanza.
Now we've brought back Myele back… Audio
Myele Manzanza - On point
Wellington jazz drummer and percussionist Myele Manzanza has just released his second long player, One Point One, recorded live at Los Angeles' Blue Whale. He speaks to Yadana Saw about why One Point… Audio
Music Details
Artist: Myele Manzanza
Songs: Absent Fade, Circumstances (drum solo), Big Deal
Composer: Manzanza
Recorded by Darryl Stack for RNZ
