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K Mark Schofer

What makes African jazz so different and enticing?

The music of Africa is unique from other styles of music. It is typically rhythm-based, featuring the heavy use of percussion instruments. African music uses a polyrhythmic structure, which means that musicians play multiple rhythms at the same time, creating a rich, layered sound.

I am mesmerized by the music of Nduduzo Makhathini

From Blue Note Records

Nduduzo Makhathini grew up in the lush and rugged hillscapes of umGungundlovu in South Africa, a peri-urban landscape in which music and ritual practices were symbiotically linked. The area is significant historically as the site of the Zulu king Dingane kingdom between 1828 and 1840. It’s important to note that the Zulu, in fact the African warrior code, is deeply reliant on music for motivation and healing. This deeply embedded symbiosis is key to understanding Makhathini’s vision.

The new album releases on Blue Note records is a gem. It is a genre I hope you find majestic. I certainly do.

Hello,

I’m Mark

His friends observe Mark seems wired a little differently. Perhaps it’s more likely that noticing little things often missed by others is a relic of a quieter, simpler time. He has a way with words, which he refuses to let be hindered by sub-par typing skills. People have great stories to tell if you sit and listen.

A belief dear to Mark is that there is certain beauty in the world. You simply have to look for it.