Ethnically and Culturally Inspired Music
About "When The King Leaves"
An allegorical tale about colonialism and cultural self-determination. The music blends elements of West Africa (e.g., Senegalese Sabar drumming), Latin percussion, American Rock, blues, and South African vocal stylings. This is the song that prompted one ardent fan to proclaim Mthakathi's music "World Music on Jet Fuel"