It'' s a mix I do … I mix the songs from Mozambique … there we have the traditional rhythm Marrabenta. (Conventional Marrabenta tune from Mozambique) So I mix Marrabenta, and there'' s a little bit of Brazilian music in it too. I assume music is … it ' s part of my life because considering that I was a kid I already recognized … I currently had that feeling that it was my gift.And I can ' t live without music.
I'' m Luis Reys and also today I'' m visiting an artist from Mozambique, living in South Africa: John Hassan John mix rhythms as well as languages to create an interesting modern songs. It'' s a mix I do … I blend the music from Mozambique … there we have the conventional rhythm Marrabenta. (Standard Marrabenta tune from Mozambique) So I blend Marrabenta, and there'' s a bit of Brazilian music in it also. And also there ' s a mix of languages in it? I believe songs is … it ' s component of my life due to the fact that considering that I was a kid I currently knew … I already had that feeling that it was my gift.And I can ' t live without songs.
Mix of Languages and Rhythms in African Music ft. John Hassan [SUBTITLED]
South Africa is the 20th country visited by the "Music Es Un Voyage" project by Luis Reys. We're still on the road. Support us, watch the whole series and subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3LNT1GB [SUBTITLED - please activate it on YT]
In this episode we visited the composer and musician John Hassan in Cape Town.
John was born in Mozambique and have lived in South Africa for more than 30 years.
He has played with many important African artists like Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela and Letta Mbulu just to name a few. He traveled the whole world with his music.
In this video he tells Luis about his journey from Mozambique to South Africa, about the mix of languages and rhythms in his music and more.
I hope you enjoy this musical trip with me and stay connected for more.
Subscribe to the channel and help keeping this project alive. Many thanks.
LINKS:
John Hassan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBSBCAfbIDwKjSWVf9uupw/featured
LUIS REYS: www.luisreys.com / @musicesunvoyage
Links to the previous episodes:
"Flamenco is my life" - The story of a Flamenco singer in Madrid: https://youtu.be/i4-sQdT67ng
Cirque du Soleil - Backstage with the singer Sophie: https://youtu.be/K3rBv1MCs5Y
Visiting a studio in Brussels: https://youtu.be/EpqFpHFpzkw
New Zealand: Haka & Maori Welcoming Celebration + Music: https://youtu.be/tcXJW99SqQY
Shanghai: Ancient Chinese Instruments: https://youtu.be/Y7sRgyfJzqs
Lisbon: A Brazilian guitarist in Portugal: https://youtu.be/Z8OolDSBEkc
Bielarusian Rock: https://youtu.be/HyMnV1bEo5Y
Minsk Street Festival, buskers:https://youtu.be/XFDZ3qK1EWo
Estonian Bossa Nova: https://youtu.be/gb2AIs99MXw
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