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Yulia Niko infuses Helsloot’s iconic ‘Let’s Pretend’ with bouncy, open-air warmth on Get Physical

Rufus Du Sol

RÜFÜS DU SOL stun with stacked, 22 track ‘Inhale/Exhaled Remixed Vol.2,’ featuring reworks by Jimi Jules, Dorian Craft, Vintage Culture, & more

Premiere: Fiona Kraft delivers contemplative, intimate rework of Paul Christian’s NON MERCI MUSIC debut, ‘D’Jambu’

Liam J. Hennessy makes radiant return with expansive electronica across 4 track ‘Phases’ EP

Premiere: House Music With Love enlists El Mundo for sultry rework of Florian Rietze and Lassjo’s (aka Calaido) ‘Ainda Ha Tempo’

Dylan-S & Simila weave spiritual magic on Afro House jam ‘Sa Lana’ via My Other Side of the Moon

Rebecca Besnos
Afro House, Reviews
11 April 2024

‘Sa Lana’ is an enthralling new Afro House release from Dylan-S, one of Kenya’s top DJs and the owner of Ewaso Records. The track features the soulful vocals of Simila, infusing traditional Luo (Nilotic Language of East Africa) prayer with a contemporary dance beat.

The title ‘Sa Lana’ is derived from the Luo language spoken in East African Kenya and translates to a prayer. Simila’s enchanting voice takes centre stage, weaving traditional African lyrics with contemporary soundscapes, creating an immersive listening experience that resonates with the spiritual essence of the song.

The original version leans towards a club-oriented style, designed to energize dance floors with its infectious beats and rhythmic flair. Two remixes accompany the original track, offering melodic variations from Italy’s Animalic Drum and Zambia’s Kreative Nativez.

‘Sa Lana’ will be released by the Mozambican label My Other Side of the Moon on April 26 and is a must-listen for any Afro House fans.

Pre-save the track here 

 

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