Yoav and Jabulile Majola, two unique talents in the music world, released their deeply personal and transformative collaborative album, Unyazi on the 28th of June 2024.
This album defies conventional boundaries, merging Yoav’s ethereal acoustic style with Jabulile’s poignant storytelling and soulful vocals.
Yoav, known for his Indie Folk sound, infuses his unique perspective into his music, blending it with electronica, a style shaped by his rebellious departure from a Classical music background.
In contrast, Jabulile, who faced a challenging upbringing in a Children’s Home in Greytown, KwaZulu Natal, uses her compositions to find solace and expression. Together, they share narratives rooted in personal and shared experiences.
Their musical journey began with a serendipitous meeting through a mutual friend, sparking an instant creative connection. Initially collaborating on the acclaimed single “Stranger,” their partnership blossomed into the full-length project Unyazi.
More info about Unyazi
Named after the fleeting light that follows lightning, the album invites listeners to experience vulnerability and share in the sense of healing both artists found during the process.
During the recording of the album, both artists faced the loss of loved ones. Their journeys through personal grief are captured in their writing, transforming pain into expressions that resonate universally. Unyazi stands as a testament to resilience, offering listeners a glimpse into the cathartic power of music to heal.
“Throughout the process of writing this record, it felt like we were going through a collective grief. Our intention was to create something healing and nourishing, and in the process, we experienced healing ourselves.” says Yoav.
You can stream / download the album HERE.
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