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An opportunity has opened for Kukana Kuba Kasambwe Band to make their first trip to United States of America (USA) later this year courtesy of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass Moca).

The band comprises Fatsani Kennedy, Joseph Wayson Msofi and Konzani Chikwata

A letter from Mass Moca signed by The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Director of Performing Arts, Sue Killam says the band will travel to the museum to record and present a community sharing of a musical album from November 7 to December 7 2024.

Mass Moca has partnered Jacaranda Foundation and Hen House Studios led by producer Harlan Steinberger to take the band to USA.

Steinberger, who recorded Keturah's self titled album, says that his recent visit to Malawi to record at Jacaranda Studios at Chigumula in Blantyre under the direction of Luc Deschamps and Marie Da Silva proved to be fruitful.

He adds it surpassed all expectations; recording 16 bands totalling 85 songs in 10 days.

He says Malawian musicians proved to be talented and proficient in the studio and that he was inspired by Kasambwe, which was among the acts that he recorded.

"They were great to work with and I am excited that they will be coming to United States of America this November to record with me again in connection with Studio 9," he says.

Reported by Sam Banda Jnr

Recording with Cinder Well and Phillip Rogers 📸

United States of America producer Harlan Steinberger has left the country having recorded 18 acts over 10 days at Jacaranda Studios in Blantyre l.

Local producers Blessings Gondwe and Dan Khoviwa supported him during the recordings.

Harlan, who owns Hen House Studios in Los Angeles and recorded singer Keturah's self-titled album, is set to produce an album under the Sounds of Malawi record label.

Some of the acts he has recorded include Ben Mankhamba, Giddes Chalamanda, Snowden Ibbu, Agorosso, Winnie Msowoya, Kefasi, Kukana Kuba Kasambwe Banda, Lucky Stars, Eunice Kadzuwa Mhango, Goma Nyondo, Keturah and Nyago.

He said the plan is for them to have the first release for November.

Reported by Sam Banda Jnr

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Join us today Thursday Sounds of Malawi Acoustic Sessions as we celebrate a successful week recording the first ever Sounds of Malawi record label collection. Top artists of the motherland including Agorosso are set to feature on this debut international breakthrough courtesy of Hen House Studios USA and Sounds of Malawi- Jacaranda Cultural Center and Maison de la France .

Kafasi Kafasi, Waliko Makhala, , Ben Mankhamba, NyaGo Music, Ndamera Lucky Stat
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Agorosso Lloyd Phaundi, , Chigo Nyasulu
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Describing who we are. Mr Ndamera, NyaGo Music and keturah ❤️
Thanks to Hen House Studios Jacaranda Cultural Center and Maison de la France Harlan Steinberger Luc Deschamps Marie Da Silva and Randi Malkin Steinberger for this opportunity 🙏🏿❤️

Legendary artist Giddes Chalamanda recording today at Jacaranda Studios for Sounds of Malawi Records. What a pleasure to produce an artist of this caliber and experience. I will forever cherish this experience. Thanks to Luc Deschamps for making this happen and for curating all the incredible artist I have recorded and produced this week. Fourteen bands so far and countless musicians. Still going!
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Daniel Khoviwa Blessings Gondwe Luc Deschamps Marie Da Silva Jacaranda Foundation and School in Malawi Jacaranda Cultural Center and Maison de la France MASS MoCA FreshGrass Festival Studio 9 Hen House Studios Randi Malkin Steinberger

Sounds of Malawi Record label is happening. Thanks to all who have contributed their talents. Keturah NyaGo Music
Photo by Clement Kammwamba Junior . .
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Collinz Iceekay Kammwamba, another super talented youth documenting the "Sounds of Malawi" sessions at Jacaranda Studio in . Collins and his brother Clement Kammwamba Junior have started a new audio/visual company and I can proudly say I highly recommend them. Professionals. . .
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Marie Da Silva
Luc Deschamps
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📷 Randi Malkin Steinberger

Breathtaking and stunning cultural experiences happening this Thursday at Sounds of Malawi Acoustic Sessions as we proudly host Chichiri Prison cultural troupe and the new sensational Winnie Msowoya. A journey through the complex authentic sounds of the motherland. Don't miss! 💥🪘⭐️💜

Legend Ndamera Lucky Stat (r) came by the Jacaranda Cultural Center and Maison de la France Recording Studio to record a full length album for the new record label "Sounds of Malawi" curated by Luc Deschamps and Marie Da Silva founders of the Jacaranda Foundation and School in Malawi. Lucky is a important artist here and he was accompanied by his family members. I can't wait to share this album with you all. . .
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Some beautiful press here in . Shout out to Sam Junior Banda . .
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On Times 360 Malawi live TV and radio today talking about the new Sounds of Malawi Record Label! . .
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