Released by Kwathole Connexion
new African Jazz Gospel album titled ‘iThemba lam’ My Hope. Less word describe Penny Mtya-earthy, jazzy, afro velvet deep tone yet elegant voice with a very spiritual background. She has managed to work with successful Oscar Award soundtrack nominee and SAMA winner Phinda Mtya, her younger sister. Penny’s deepest desire remains to reach out and embrace the soul of her beloved country through sincere and dedicated song. Like an African elephant, she keeps on walking, spreading the good news. Having been in the music scene for more than two decades and never gave up on her dream; ultimately Penny Mtya has landed with a 9 tracks full gospel album. Already the Album is blazing South African airwaves. Penny is the member of Universal Gospel Choir and has toured Africa spreading the message of love, peace and hope.
Born in Eastern Cape, her performances master the standard of South African Music, purely Gospel. Inspiration comes from Shirley Caser, Miriam Makeba, Hlengiwe Mhlaba and S’fiso Ncwane. Through determination, hard work, discipline and an iron-will to succeed, she overcame the disadvantage of her semi-rural background. In the 80’s Penny recorded a Vocal Jazz album with Musa Manzini and Tebogo Mloto. Age is nothing but a number to the vivacious Penny. She is back with the new fresh African Jazz Gospel sounds. Her music appeals to the young and old with Xhosa clicks of blended marabi sounds yet gospel flavour. Album recorded at 247 Records featuring great musicians and sound engineers, Patrick Jack, Quincy, Makathi Molekwa and Lungisani Masondo. The younger sister Phinda Mtya-Matlala and Morgan Matlala produced the Album.
In celebrating February the month of Love, Penny Mtya will be spreading the message of Love with her hit song Mthande. ‘Mthande’ Thy Love, track 3, simple a plea to give love to the fullness and admire God’s great eternal love with no boundaries. ‘Jordaan’ a dance tune yet a revelation of one way closer to God, followed by Malibongwe-a gratitude song with an adult feel. The album is available on stores now.
