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Vol 1: The Journey *awarded - Best Producer - 2005

by debut album by Moreira Chonguiça

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    This is Moreira Chonguica’s debut album.
    The album is a journey of contemporary African fusion jazz and was recorded by Moreira’s own independent recording label, MoreStar Entertainment (Pty) Ltd. Produced by Mark Fransman and Moreira, the album has created a new awakening in jazz lovers as well as capturing a niche for the ‘fresh ear’. WINNER of BEST PRODUCER at 2005 SA music awards
    The album has 17 tracks with 2 bonus tracks
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Intro: Sida Mata 01:15
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2.
360 degrees (what goes around comes around) 04:22
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3.
Africa and the Blues 03:50
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4.
The Light 04:14
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Composed by Wanda Baloyi
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Tacho de Velha (Mama's Cooking) 03:58
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6.
Mnganami 06:13
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7.
Ancestrology 03:04
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8.
Ancestrology (part II) 02:39
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9.
Simples (Simplicity) 05:17 video
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10.
Personality and Good Looks 06:50
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11.
Mo's Journey 06:22
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12.
Ngoma 02:09
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13.
Ngoma part II 02:42
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14.
Just a Thought 05:56
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15.
Streetkids 03:16
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16.
Streetkids partII 02:37
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17.
Undergraduate Standard 03:59
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As Moreira’s debut album, THE MOREIRA PROJECT: Vol 1 – The Journey was released in January 2006 and received with overwhelming response from the industry as well as the media on both local and international levels. The album expresses not only his phenomenal song writing ability and energetic performances but also his major personal coup of securing the support and talent of international jazz legend – NAJEE on several tracks.
The album specialises in contemporary African fusion jazz and was recorded by Moreira’s own independent recording label, MoreStar Entertainment (Pty) Ltd. Produced by Mark Fransman and Moreira, the album has created a new awakening in jazz lovers as well as capturing a niche for the ‘fresh ear’.
In 2007, THE MOREIRA PROJECT: Vol 1- The Journey was nominated for three SOUTH AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS namely BEST INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM, BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM and BEST PRODUCER for MOREIRA CHONGUICA and co-producer MARK FRANSMAN.
The album won the award for BEST PRODUCER.

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released February 1, 2006

Recording company: Morestar Entertainment
Executive producers: Lesley Wells and Moreira Chonguica
Producer: Moreira Chonguica and Mark Fransman
Recorded at Paris studios, Fishoek, Cape Town, South Africa

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Moreira Chonguiça Mozambique

Mozambican born awardwinning saxophonist, composer, producer.
Innovative & original jazz from Africa. Independent artist - 7 albums.
Inspired by Miles Davis, Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Wayne Shorter & Manu Dibango, His energetic contemporary rhythmic compositions,
his unique sound & technical agility on the alto & soprano saxophone & passionate stage performance captivates audiences universally. ... more

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