THINGS THAT GROW
'Things that grow' is a fluid musical project that centres around contemporary bow music. Cara Stacey performs on umrhubhe, makhoyane, uhadi, and sings contemporary compositions and improvisations exploring the sonic possibilities of these instruments. The first recording under this title features Shabaka Hutchings (clarinet, tenor saxophone), Seb Rochford (drums), Ruth Goller (bass), Crewdson (concertronica), and Dan Leavers (synths/production). Combining original compositions by Cara Stacey and Shabaka Hutchings, as well as freely conceived improvisations, this recording aims to stretch the boundaries of bow music in an ensemble and create something entirely new. Released on Kit Records, 'Things that grow' is available here.
'Absolutely lush' - Wire Magazine
'Spellbinding and beguiling' - Boomkat
'Stacey gives South African music a dizzying, beautiful spin' - Pitchfork
'Hypnotic' - Textura
'Groundbreaking' - Folk Radio UK
'A gradually expanding album that will captivate you more and more' - Norman Records
'Wonderful' - Bleep
'‘Things That Grow’ by Cara Stacey has been the revelation of 2015' - UK Vibe
Artwork: Mbongeni Dlamini
'Absolutely lush' - Wire Magazine
'Spellbinding and beguiling' - Boomkat
'Stacey gives South African music a dizzying, beautiful spin' - Pitchfork
'Hypnotic' - Textura
'Groundbreaking' - Folk Radio UK
'A gradually expanding album that will captivate you more and more' - Norman Records
'Wonderful' - Bleep
'‘Things That Grow’ by Cara Stacey has been the revelation of 2015' - UK Vibe
Artwork: Mbongeni Dlamini