East Of The River Nile

Zara McFarlane teams up with legendary producer Dennis Bovell for a beautifully judged single rooted in soul, reggae and dub. It is a sound that brings together the rhythms of her Jamaican heritage with a finely tuned jazz musicality.

Across four reinterpretations of the title track from Augustus Pablo's 1977 classic East of the River Nile, McFarlane takes the original melodica melody and gives it fresh shape. Her crystal toned vocals lead the way, carrying each version with clarity, warmth and real presence.