Rhythmic Ugandan spiritual music collected in new Mubashira Mataali Group EP on Blip Discs

Hypnotic traditional drums and vocals direct from Kampala.

Blip Discs is releasing a new 12″ from the 25-member Mubashira Mataali Group this March.

The five-track EP features Islamic devotional songs often performed during weddings, pilgrimages and worship, filled with chanting, call-and-response and trance-inducing rhythms.

Mubashira Mataali Group is lead by Sulaiman ‘Sula’ Sulait, an actor and musician based in Kampala.

Pre-order a copy of the EP here ahead of its 30th March release, check out the track list and listen to ‘Emaali Ya Bamulekwa (Orpans Property)’ below.

Tracklist

1. Emaali Ya Bamulekwa (Orphan’s Property)
2. Kulika Hijja (Welcome back from the Holy Pilgrimage)
3. Mutume Nabbi (Prophet Muhamad)
4. Obufumbo Bwa Kati (Today’s Marriage) pt. 1