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Celebrating Life

by Simba Morri

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Simba Morri (aka Morri Natti) was born in Kenya and came to South Africa to study Anthropology at Wits University in Johannesburg before turning full time to the music. A regular performer at political gatherings, he joined the band Mapantsula, who first released on Shifty Records' anti-conscription Forces Favourites compilation. Part of South Africa's multiracial 'alternative' scene in the 80s, his music added a rare pan-African element at a time when South Africa was isolated from the rest of the world.

In 1986 Morri recorded his debut album 'Wasamata' on Shifty, the following year contributing guitars and vocals to Mzwakhe Mbuli's iconic debut Change is Pain. In 1990 he released Mwanza Nzanza (Celebrating Life) on Durban-based 3rd Ear Music. A regular on the club scene, he also taught at the Funda Centre in Soweto. In 1994 he was invited to perform at the African Arts Festival in South Korea. In the mid-90s two songs from this album, 'Unity' and 'Celebrating Life' were used by the SABC to encourage voting. 1996 saw him supporting Crosby Stills & Nash in Johannesburg, and in 1997 he performed in Nantes, France.

"Simba calls his music Mashariki Muziki, a blend of rhythms and styles that embraces the Swahili Hi-Life music of Kenya (his home), the Socca, and Afro music of Central Africa, he Chimurenga music of Zimbabwe and the Mbaqanga and Township Jive of South Africa and Mozambique. His influences range across the continent, from Nairobi to Durban, and his songs express ideas and emotions that are vibrantly African, with an infectious beat that is universally danceable."

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released August 6, 2020

Music & Lyrics by Morri Natti

The Simba Morri Band

Simba Morri - All vocals & guitar
David Manda - Keyboards
Madoda Mathunjwa - Drums
J. Glen Mofoko - Bass
Dan Chiorboli - Percussion
Gerry Kunene - Sax
Stompie Manana - Trumpet
Sibusiso Ntuli - Pennywhistle (on Celebrating Life)
Khombi Sangweni - Backing Vocals
Zanele Ngobese - Backing Vocals
Ozi Nelson - Backing Vocals
Hope Ndaba - Backing Singer (on Celebrating Life)
Xolisa Gqoli - Backing Singer (on Celebrating Life)
Nomti Langa - Backing Singer (on Celebrating Life)
Nokuthula Fakazi - Backing Singer (on Celebrating Life)

Recorded at 3rd Ear Music Studios

Phil Audoire - Engineer
Clive Staggerman - Engineer (on Unity & Celebrating Life)
David Marks - Producer
Simba Morri - Producer

Originally released by the 3rd Ear Music Company (P) & (C) 1990
Thanks to David Marks for letting us put this up!

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Simba Morri Johannesburg, South Africa

Simba Morri, is a South African musician and producer of Kenyan origin. He came to South Africa as a scholar before pursuing music full time. He became a regular performer as part of the band Mapantsula, playing at political gatherings, cultural events and fundraising concerts as part of an alternative music scene inside South Africa during the dark days of the 1980s. ... more

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