Mdundo wa Viungo

"I found the recorded voices both compelling and slightly disturbing. The levity around the use of a spice to drug 'brides to be' was deeply uncomfortable. Having lived in Tanzania and having some familiarity with the culture, I wanted to create a piece that was both challenging and a celebration. I felt conflicted, wanting to capture both the incredible joy of the people and community, and the profound sadness of the history of the area. I wanted to capture something of the trance like nature of the local rhythms and contrast that with more European melodies."

Nutmeg use in Zanzibar reimagined by deadkousin.