Myele Manzanza - Crisis & Opportunity (Vol 3) - Unfold (Album)

Myele Manzanza prepares to release 'Crisis & Opportunity (Vol 3) - Unfold'. The New Zealand born drummer (the son of a Congolese master percussionist) has become one of the most energetic and exciting Jazz musicians within the already thriving worldwide scene.

The third addition to the heralded series, ‘Crisis & Opportunity Vol.3 - Unfold’ sees Myele change his approach from drummer / improviser, altering his sonic output towards a more electronic dance music focussed output, sharing production duties with Lewis Moody (Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange) and adopting producer / beatmaker focussed role. His initial instinct was to create music that could be played in a club, but also incorporate elements music of the Jazz and technical musicianship he’s renown for.

Following the release of his last offering, a chance conversation between Myele and a young Barista at a local coffee shop occurred - their topic (centred around the trials and tribulations of following your musical passions) sent Myele down a spiralling path of internal reflection, spawning a new lease of creative energy and examination of new ways to approach his craft. With a wealth of additional incredible talent (such as Omar, Wallace, Rachel Fraser, China Moses and Rosie Frater Taylor) enlisted to further compliment the record’s grainy synth textures, emotive chord changes, driving low end sonics and expressive percussion, the scene is set for a beautiful, shifting and engaging listening experience.