Eppelsauce Music's record label specializes in African music from across the continent from traditional Malian and Zimbabwean music to modern Afro Pop and Afro House. All of the albums and artists released by Eppelsauce Music are produced in Cape Town, South Africa. This is part of our MADE IN AFRICA campaign, striving to created opportunities for African artists right here in Africa.
If you are a lover of African music, you have arrived at the right place. Enjoy!
Cheza
DJ Jubu | Track Listing
“Taken from Africa…brought to America...” DJ Jubu has finally returned to his country of birth, South Africa. And to celebrate his return he has produced an Afro-House album that mixes the newest sounds with timeless traditional styles such as Kwassa Kwassa, Bakanga, Maskangi, Zuke and more!
Djembefola
Ladji Kante | Track Listing
Raised in a family of successful musicians (playing kora, balafon, djembe and guitar) with both parents, Issouf Kante & Mananfin Sylla, as professional, traditional "griots" (vocalists), Ladji began playing djembe & doumdoum (West African hand drums) at the age of 9. Following his parents from one traditional ceremony to another to carefully observe the masters of his craft, Ladji quickly became a self-taught "djembefola" (professional djembe player). With a remarkable track record of working with some of the top names in world music, this young master's debut album marks a bold introduction to the international music scene.
EPPELSAUCE PRESENTS: NDIYAKUTHANDA Vol 01 African Lullabies
Various Artists | Track Listing
"Thula Thu Thula mama..." Ndiyakuthanda Vol 1 is a new chapter in the famous legacy of South African lullabies. Made up mainly of new compositions by, not only South African musicians, but African refugees now living in South Africa. The beautifully heartfelt sounds of Ndiyakuthanda will draw any listener into lullaby land...
Sweet Songs of Africa
Various Artists | Track Listing
Take a journey with us as we travel across the cultures and stories of mostly African refugee singer/song-writers who have made Cape Town their home...from English to Swahili to Lingala to Shona, these rich soundscapes reveal that music is clearly each artist's 'mother tongue'. This is truly a beautiful collection of songs that will touch your soul.
Kolelo
Kolelo | Track Listing
At Kolelo, in Nguu, Tanganyika Territory, Central Tanzania, there is a cave haunted by the spirit of a great mganga who was once a chief in Ukami. The heads of the Wadoe and neighbouring tribes would come there to pray for rain during times of drought. Today, Kolelo is a spiritual haven where the pure come to summon their ancestors.
Kolelo is headed by singer/songwriter/guitarist Adeson Nchimbe. Born in Tingi Village, Tanzania, this spirited musician has been living in Cape Town since 1998. At once a poet, a prophet and a person of the people, Adeson consciously infuses his songs with inter-lingual lyrics and a sense of social responsibility that are sure to move you in more ways than one.
Dingiswayo Juma
Dingiswayo Juma | Track Listing
Dingiswayo Juma is a master of the Shona tradition's mbira DzaVadzimu (thumb piano). Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, he and his family have been traditional musicians for generations as far back as they can remember.
He is now based in Cape Town, South Africa where he performs with various groups and as a soloist. When Dingiswayo performs, one cannot help being hypnotized by the genuine beauty of both his music and spirit.