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| Eeting Tony Matola was an inspiring and enlightening experience, his visions of life; his fascination with the African contribution to world music since the ancient times, his refusal to conform is all reflected in his music and totally unique and eclectic style can make one wonder, from which planet he comes from. According to his lifepath9 he is under the influence of Mars with a mission in this life to make a divine contribution to humanity. |
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| nspired by his late guru Sri Chinmoy Tony Matola a devoted spiritual seeker he has been practicing transcendental meditation for decades. Listening to his music he still wonders if he has awoken his kundalini the (Sacred transformative energy that awakens consciousness/the awakening of the inner knowledge). |
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| s the son of church pastors, guitar playing was not welcomed at home as a teenager, however he secretly attended Classical music lessons with his childhood friend Baloi. This was the beginning of his journey of self discovery. He felt the beauty of art when playing Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart, and Johann Sebastian Bach. Away from the grand piano there was some element of frustration and sadness since he was the only one in his peer group interested in classical music. Hard to dissuade he always believed that some higher powers were directing him to play. |
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| e found his sanctuary when his sister Eliza and husband Mangoba invited him to live with them in another city (Beira). They embraced him and encouraged him to follow his divine direction, to expand and experience an eclectic mixture of music from around the world. |
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| t is this culmination that has helped him to see and motivate him to follow this path of adventure, as the scout of his family, seeking insight, growth, spirituality and enlightenment through his gift of musical talent, travelling around the world, mixing with people from all social backgrounds and cultures, co creating and sharing all his experiences. |
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| hrough his gifted and inspirational peers and fellow musicians he was given countless opportunities and experiences together with a multitude of styles and varieties of music, from playing the lead guitar with the legendary afro-rock band Osibisa, soul diva Chaka Khan and many others. |
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| ony Matola’s debut album from Marrambique music is a truly inspired and channelled, divine mix of love and experience of many people, places, sounds and practices |
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| xtraterrestrial Dance is a united and uniquely inspired, eclectic mix of music from around the world, blended with his vision for the traditional Marimba music of Mozambique, reflecting his experiences and influences as a seeker and portrayer of musical enlightenment, through his given talents. |
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ony Matola - world Scout, enlightened and courageous musician embracing his talent in order to follow his divine compulsion to serve a greater vision of the future.
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| All music composed, recorded, |
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performed and mixed by
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| Eunice Rodrigues & Tony Matola |
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Mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Sean Magee
SPECIAL THANKS:
Lucy Launder & Sean Magee
from Abbey Road Studios
Eurydice Caldwell
Graphic Design
Alex Balfour at Blue Pro Media
The Zavala Timbila Orchestra
Estevao Mulungo, Alcinda, Quim, John, Job & Fred Matola
Media & Publicity
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1. New Africa
A special thank you to Fany Mpfumo and Dillon Njinji for their love and dedication to Marrabenta, because of which there is Marrambique. This tune reflects the freedom of musical expression to inspire every generations with the attraction of its African roots.
2. Makua Girl
The celebration of women’s emancipation, the beauty, the association with physical side of life and connection with the divine nature. Because of the union with you, we are.
3. Cleopatra
Reviving life and power of the ancient mysteries of Egypt and the obsession with power, the gods, astrology, music and science.
4. Viva Catembe
The ancestral & sacred land, a tribute to Heda Zibia and the people of Catembe.
5. Marimba Concierto
The gathering of the M’kwayos in Quissico at the M’saho festival in Zavala 2050. Dedicated to the Timbila players for keeping our music alive.
6. Senegal
The pearl of Africa born from my imaginative Process.
7. Mr. Mangoba
A journey into my childhood, listening to “Mada Mali”, Joao Domingos and admiring the works of Malangatana.
8. Ancient Dreams
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” Native American proverb.
9. Rain Dance
From praying for the rain which enables the blossom of the harvest and it’s ultimate power.
10. Peace Forever
A personal and spiritual tribute to those who vigorously fought against the inhumane and degrading treatment of fellow humans in order to achieve peace and harmony into mankind. William Wilbeforce, Mahatma Ghandi, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela & Joaquim Chissano.
11. Extraterrestrial Dance
A dance that does not originate from this planet. A dance of ecstasy where you transcend your normal consciousness. The intensity of the playing in this tune reveals, either the composer is an Extraterrestrial or had an encounter to which he was subjected to musical experiments. Complements to the Zavala Timbila Orchestra
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