Rwa (The Essence)

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'RWA' (The Essence) is rooted in Africa, Europe, and America. It forms the emblematic geometric figure, reminiscent of the infamous triangular trade that bled the African continent for centuries. But from the forced encounter of Africa and Europe in American plantations, a myriad of popular music was born: Blues, Jazz, Rock’n Roll, and more… It is this same triangular journey that Malika Zara undertakes to sculpt ‘RWA’, which could be translated as Essence, Quintessence… - - A popular proverb from Sub-Saharan Africa says: ‘...The elder who has only lived in his own village has only one intelligence. But the young person who has traveled to ten villages enriches himself with ten intelligences…’ - - ‘RWA’ fully embraces this African wisdom. And if Malika decides to brew this album on the lands of Africa, Europe, and America, it is not only to enrich herself with diverse intelligences but also to pay tribute to all those from here and there who contributed to making her who she has become today... - - While ‘RWA’ continues the thread of her previous works, this latest album takes a sidestep through the diversity of contributors and stands out with themes that question the madness of our world, particularly the borders erected to hinder the perpetual movement of humanity since time immemorial. - - The string of compositions in ‘RWA’ is an invitation to reflect calmly, to think collectively, to play together, and to root oneself in the musical roots of continental and overseas Africas...