Malaika Mfalme – Yasmin

London-born and raised across continents, Tanzanian/Australian songwriter Malaika Mfalme brings a cross-cultural perspective to their music and heartfelt debut album ‘Yasmin‘. Inspired by the likes of Tracy Chapman, Malaika’s work is one of self-discovery and empowerment. ‘Yasmin’ was recorded at Offbeat Collective, engineered by Zheng Lin and mixed by Drew Bisset (Jannah Beth, ANESU).

Compromising nine heartfelt compositions, ‘Yasmin’ is a timeless and tender folk record. Malaika uses immersive sonic soundscapes to capture the tapestry of emotions and introspections that pay homage to the artist’s experiences and vulnerabilities.

Malaika Mfalme talks about the inspiration behind ‘Yasmin’:

“I wrote ‘Yasmin’ during a time of immense pain. While the world shut its doors and experienced the 2020 lockdowns, I was grieving my late partner. When I began writing it, I didn’t know it would turn into an album. It was my means of coping through writing about grief, loss, and then joy, healing and finally self-acceptance. Now I feel this album can help others move through that kind of pain, removing the taboo and shame western society places on grief.”

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