Knowing the Value of What We Have

Artist: Mduduzi Kheswa
Title: Knowing the Value of What We Have
Release Date: Sep 22, 2021
Non-Airable Tracks: None
Label: 168 Prosperity Drive

Tracks
Knowing the Value of What We Have, 
Joy at Bheki's Joint, Ubuhle Bakho, 
Vukani Bakithi and Those Were the Times

Runtime: 18 minutes

More like in book or novel writing, Mduduzi Kheswa's style of entitling his works is no different. Knowing the Value of What We Have is no exception to the case. What really inspires this is an interesting story.

According to Mduduzi the inspiration behind his titles and musical outlook is drawn from life experiences  and what he considers to be important moral standards. i.e, love, truth, fairness, knowledge, logic, respect and honor or the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right. Period! With this picture in his mind, he says, it was easy putting together the musical or creative aspect of this album and that of the intended audience.

Of course, his writing style - a mixture of Afro-Cuban elements with contemporary Jazz - when it comes to compositions, is no different from his previous works. The 'delivery of messages contained in his music is of utmost importance than the display or demonstration of technique', he noted with pride. In Joy at Bheki's Joint, a tribute to Bheki Mseleku, a legendary pianist and composer and who is quoted at the beginning of this exceptional piece, says a lot about the mood of this album.

A sense of calm or ease is felt through out the album. Truly, a yearning to resolve or finding home that is also depicted in his artwork!