Msaki & Tubatsi
(SOUTH AFRICA)
©︎ Kgomotso Neto
Msaki & Tubatsi – a new project formed by fast-rising South African solo star Msaki (a double winner at the 2022 South African Music Awards) and Tubatsi Mpho Moloi of Johannesburg band Urban Village – released their debut album “Synthetic Hearts” on March 10, 2023 through Nø Førmat! records (Ballaké Sissoko, Oumou Sangaré). The record features French cellist Clément Petit (who’s previously collaborated with Aloe Blacc, Ballaké Sissoko and Blick Bassy).
“Synthetic Hearts” is a collaborative album by Msaki, Tubatsi Mpho Moloi, and Clément Petit that transcends genres and borders. Across nine tracks, folk sensibilities blend with electronic sounds and the cello’s unique textures to create a quiet yet rich world centered on the theme of love. Experimental yet approachable, the album unfolds as a gentle conversation between voices and instruments, inviting listeners into an intimate, immersive musical journey.
