Africa: A Whole World Comes Alive in Ivan Mazuze’s Take On Music From Africa

IVAN Mazuze is an acclaimed saxophonist whose latest offering, Penuka, exposes the depth of global influence and exchange of African culture through music.

The connections that Africa has to the rest of the world are well documented. From archaeological discoveries to food and other tangible goods brought about by trade, the plethora of threads that tie the continent to the rest of the world runs deep.

Music is no exception. From the banjo, an African instrument now synonymous with American cowboy…