Discography
Ladysmith Black Mambazo - No Boundaries
first released 2004
This
album was composed in 2003 as commissioned by the MIAGI Festival of
South Africa. The live recording of the premiére was studio remixed in
2004. The integration of classical and African musical
Saxofourte - WE ARE NOT ALONE
first released 2004
The
initial four tracks of this CD comprise the movements of the "Tekweni
Suite" (2003) composed as commissioned by the ensemble Saxofourte.
Roux writes:
"Tekweni was my childhood version of the
Stations
composed: 2002 - 2003
Stations
is a multi-lingual mini-oratorium based on the 14 stations of the cross
(via crucis) The text was written by the Sourh African author
Johann P. Boshoff.
Although various African elements
Piano Afrika 2 - Isak Roux Honky Tonk Solo
first released 2002
Honky
Tonk Solo represents an extension of certain themes and musical
styles earlier explored in Piano Afrika (2001). Imagine the
smoke-dimmed atmosphere of saloon bars and pubs at the turn of the
Balafo
composed: 2002
Balafo
is a composition consisting of two etudes for two marimbas. The
mallet-playing techniques of various African tribes are used as basis
for the compositional procedures in this work.
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