{"id":26974,"date":"2022-07-18T22:22:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T22:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/return-of-alkebulans-tommy-d-switcha-stankanovats-2"},"modified":"2022-07-18T22:38:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T22:38:24","slug":"return-of-alkebulans-tommy-d-switcha-stankanovats-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/return-of-alkebulans-tommy-d-switcha-stankanovats-2","title":{"rendered":"RETURN OF ALKEBULANS: TOMMY D, SWITCHA, STANKANOVATS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>VETERAN Hip hop artiste Tommy D has teamed up with Switcha and Stankanovats trading as Alkebulans (mother of mankind). Musically speaking, Alkebulans are hip hop self-proclaimed leaders set to redefine the Zambian music industry and take it beyond.<\/p>\n

The uniquely talented artistes have released a brand new single \u201cTsutsube Basarwa\u201d with an up and coming Zed producer, Voodoo. The term Tsutsube is a traditional dance and accompanying music in Botswana which is practised by Basarwa or San people.<\/p>\n

The trio has an ultimate project called \u2018Alkabulan\u2019 and this release is a continuation of the Alkebulan Project which is emphasizing on \u201cbonafide beings\u201d and \u201cPeace\u201d.<\/p>\n

Although the song is a little bit of a departure from their urban songs\u2013 the trio felt the need to make this song because of their love and admiration for the Basarwa people of the Kalahari desert. As self proclaimed \u201chip hop heads\u201d, Alkabulans are happy that a song of this kind can finally be considered under that cannon.<\/p>\n

When describing the song, they said, \u201cThis song takes a deep personal and inspirational realisation that we are all one regardless of our African origins so we came up with this \u201csing along\u201d anthem for anyone who has ever felt connected by culture\u201d.<\/p>\n

The song is about the historic people and their ancient tales that still reassonates with modern times . The song is fun, its light and it\u2019s very catchy! Anyone that really loves to sing along will absolutely love it as it is now available on various social media music platforms.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. VETERAN Hip hop artiste Tommy D has teamed up with Switcha and Stankanovats trading as Alkebulans (mother of mankind). Musically speaking, Alkebulans are hip hop self-proclaimed leaders set to redefine the Zambian music industry and take it beyond. 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