Siselabonga- Tracks That Shaped Our Sound

BabyStep Magazine
2 days ago
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Updated: 7 hours ago

Blurring borders and bending genres, Siselabonga are the shape-shifters of Afro Soul Tronic—a hypnotic collision of Afro-diasporic soul, primal percussion, and shimmering electronic mysticism. At the helm are powerhouse vocalist Nongoma Ndlovu (CH/SA/ZIM) and Swiss percussionist Fabio Meier, whose chemistry turns rhythm into revelation. With their new album Halo’s Glitter (out 3 October 2025), the duo channel spirit, groove, and radical emotional depth into a sound that feels both ancient and futuristic—a pulsating invitation to move, feel, and transcend.

1. Heal The World - Michael Jackson

Nongoma: The first MJ song I heard at the age of 3 that made me fall in love with the idea of being a “benevolent artist”, who wants to make music that inspires people and other artists.

2. Agolo - Angélique Kidjo

Nongoma: It's a lucky charm! There is a story behind the song originally. I sang it at a mini play back show as a child (my dad suggested it!) and I ended up winning the competition and taking my family to Disneyland in Paris. I fell in love with her music thereafter and have always wanted to cover or rather interpolate one of her songs (respectfully of course) adding a unique touch in a positive, challenging yet honourable manner.

3. Cream - Prince

Nongoma: The first Prince song I heard also at 3, even though I had NO business - the bass hooked me and sky rocketed my obsession with bass lines.

4.That Thing - Lauryn Hill

Nongoma: The first Lauryn Hill song I heard, I was mesmerized by her words, smooth skills, as well as her voice, a sonic powerful yin and yang match made in heaven.

5. Sondela - Ringo Madlingozi