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There\u2019s a Brian Eno quote where he says, \u201cI\u2019m fascinated by musicians who don\u2019t completely understand their territory; that\u2019s when you do your best work.\u201d This idea perfectly sums up Bl4nk G4l4xy<\/a>\u2018s intrepid sound.<\/p>\n The duo comprises Sowetan music veteran Musa Zwane, formerly of Shameless Band, and local legend Hugh Davison, who are each out to explore a different side of how they make music.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Beauty\u201d is their latest single, featuring TCIYF alum Sandile Mbatha and BongiNgoma TheSong. A mix of genres, it brilliantly combines Afrobeat, house, funk and pop, bringing something genuinely fresh to the table.<\/p>\n It\u2019s seriously groovy, and in the duo\u2019s own words, it\u2019s \u201cgrounded and galactic, equally at home on dance floors or in headphones.\u201d<\/p>\n Rich Afro-soul elements come alive through Bongi\u2019s vocals, while fascinating production textures reflect the duo\u2019s diverse musical backgrounds. Subtle hints of Mbaqanga come through the guitar work, while influence from artists like Bonobo and Felix Laband is obvious. Yet, thankfully, nothing feels like a replica.<\/p>\n Bl4nk G4l4xy represents the combination of seasoned musicianship and an adventurous spirit. They\u2019re willing to play around with sounds and push boundaries, and I don\u2019t know about you, but I\u2019m incredibly excited to see what else these two visionaries cook up.<\/p>\n \n