Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O

Led by South African trombonist Malcolm Jiyane, the Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O is a genre-crossing ensemble with a sound that blends jazz and traditional African music with elements of pop, funk, and R&B. It's a vibe that evokes the work of African musical icons like Hugh Masekela and Abullah Ibrahim, and which Jiyane debuted to acclaim on 2021's Umdali. The Tree-O returned in 2024 with True Story.