Jazz artist, songwriter and music producer, Bachot Muna returns with his latest single
‘Ndutu O Mulema,’ an upbeat and charismatic track that reflects Bachot Muna’s spirited
and bright personality. ‘Ndutu O Mulema’ follows in the footsteps of his last release
‘Mbana Wema,’ writing from the heart and soul.
Influenced by the people surrounding him, Bachot Muna found his latest inspiration
through the pain of a family struggle. “I wrote this song due to the sadness I feel from the
behaviour of one member of my family. This person is causing a lot of trouble to herself
and to all the family, and even as the family stands with her to help her overcome the
behaviour that is harming her, she is unable to see the efforts the family is doing for her.”
‘Ndutu O Mulema’ translates to ‘pain in my heart’ and the sentiment of this is felt in the
pain of his family’s concern.
Despite the sorrow of the lyrical content, ‘Ndutu O Mulema’ channels the sadness of the
song into positive instrumentation, turning the darkness into light with upbeat rhythms
and feel-good melodies. An uplifting sensation kicks off the song with elevating piano
and rhythmic percussion that plays around with salsa rhythms encouraging listeners to
dance. The melodic vocals of Bachot Muna are a welcomed delight, accentuated by the
bouncing accents of brass instrumentation and choral backing vocals. The optimistic
soundscape of ‘Ndutu O Mulema’ feels like the perfect cure for a time of pain and
frustration, becoming a part of the healing process. This groovy and irresistible track can
shake off the blues for any listener.
For Bachot Muna music has run through his veins since childhood. He began teaching
himself piano, with no instrument to practice on, other than drawing a keyboard on a
paper and memorising melodies, before collaborating with some friends to create a band
called Man-walk. Pursuing a career in music even further, he developed his craft as a
sound engineer and producer where he used his skills for his fourth album ‘Africa Sa’.
2022 will include a string of single releases focusing on an Acid Jazz project. At the core
of Bachot Muna’s songwriting is the ability to connect listeners with his soul, creating
songs from the heart and lifting spirits in the process.