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Myele Manzanza

World-renowned drummer/composer, & producer/beatmaker, Myele Manzanza, has proved that he's an artist who continues to dissolve the borders between modern jazz and electronic beat production. Having released three solo albums, and racking up tours and collaborations with Jordan Rakei, Theo Parrish, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Recloose and Amp Fiddler amongst others.

Myele manzanza

Having established himself as one of the most energetic and exciting Jazz musicians within the thriving worldwide scene, New Zealand-born, London-based Drummer & Producer Myele Manzanza has made a major impact upon the global music landscape.

A founding member of Electric Wire Hustle, Myele has released five solo albums and racked up tours and collaborations with Jordan Rakei, Theo Parrish, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Recloose and Amp Fiddler amongst others . Myele has developed a strong live presence in his new London base; his quartet has shared stages with the likes of Hiatus Kaiyote, The Bad Plus, Alfa Mist, and drawing packed houses to top venues such as The Jazz Café and Ronnie Scott’s. Last year, the first two instalments of his 'Crisis & Opportunity’ record series saw him garner praise from Mary Anne Hobbs, Cerys Matthews, Jamie Cullum, Huey Morgan, The Guardian, Complex, Jazz FM, Lefto, Worldwide FM, Jazzwise and more.

 

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Myele Manzanza - Crisis & Opportunity, Vol.4 - Meditations [Out now on digital + 12" vinyl)
Myele Manzanza - Crisis & Opportunity, Vol.4 - Meditations [Out now on digital + 12" vinyl)

Rhythmic shaman Myele Manzanza returns to his jazz roots on his brand new album, ‘Meditations, the fourth edition of his highly applauded ‘Crisis & Opportunity’ series.

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Myele Manzanza shows his deep connection to his origins on new single ‘Homesick’.
Myele Manzanza shows his deep connection to his origins on new single ‘Homesick’.

Myele Manzanza returns with ‘Homesick’ the second single from his forthcoming album ‘Crisis & Opportunity, Vol.4 - Meditations’.

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Myele Manzanza Announces 'Crisis & Opportunity, Vol.4 - Meditations'
Myele Manzanza Announces 'Crisis & Opportunity, Vol.4 - Meditations'

The ever-prolific Myele Manzanza has touched down with a brand new single - ‘Something Old Something New’ - the first single from the fourth instalment of his ‘Crisis & Opportunity’ series.

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Myele Manzanza returns with brand new EP 'Focus'
Myele Manzanza returns with brand new EP 'Focus'

Currently a Bandcamp-only release, the EP sees Myele drop a one-take improvised project with Lewis Moody (keys, synths) & Benjamin Muralt (bass guitar).

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Myele Manzanza enlists the help of Omar, China Moses, Rosie Frater-Taylor & more for new album ‘Crisis & Opportunity, Vol.3 - Unfold’
Myele Manzanza enlists the help of Omar, China Moses, Rosie Frater-Taylor & more for new album ‘Crisis & Opportunity, Vol.3 - Unfold’

The third addition to the heralded series, ‘Crisis & Opportunity Vol.3 - Unfold’ sees Myele change his approach from drummer / improviser, altering his sonic output to an electronic focussed sound, sharing production duties with Lewis Moody (Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange)

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