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EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 5 MIN

Mvura

from Cities and Memory - remixing the world · host Cities and Memory

"Mvura (Shona for "water") was inspired by a field recording captured in the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakesh, Morocco. A space filled with birdsong, flowing water, passing voices, and a calm energy of nature."The composition began with sampling the sound of flowing water from the recording and building an Afro House journey around it. I wanted to fuse the organic atmosphere of the garden with the warmth, rhythm, and uplifting energy of Afro House. Percussion became a central element, reflecting both African and Arab musical textures and the shared sense of movement and celebration found across these cultures."The track progresses slowly and intentionally, allowing elements to unfold naturally ( like water itself). MVURA is meant to feel immersive: a balance between nature and dance, calm and motion, creating a joyful space where listeners can drift and move at the same time."Jardin Majorelle, Marrakesh reimagined by NdiniBeatz.

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