“Do As Mama Told” is the latest single by Imma Express, led by award-winning jazz violinist Omer Ashano.

Their music blends Central African sebene with jazz improvisation, inspired by Tel Aviv’s diverse music scene. The band aims to create a modern sound rooted in African tradition, using techniques like ‘shona’ guitar lines found in Congolese rumba music.

Ashano’s exploration of African genres like sebene and Tuareg blues significantly influences the band’s creative direction. He views the sebene guitar lines as a parallel to European counterpoint, striving to expand its horizons while ensuring accessibility to a diverse audience.

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