The Carnalita project is a collection of tracks by Jimmy Ori remixed by Digital Future Alliance Records. Originally meant as a compilation of various artists with Jimmy Ori and me as the main instrumentalists, it ended up a showcase for Jimmy and his guitar and vocals with many backing singers to accompany him. The earliest song was D'Amour, remixed by Paul Wilson, adding a bouncing bass and cutting out the backing vocals. The later songs being instrumental recorded around 2010.

When working on these tracks the studio was always a place to make music, with Jimmy recruiting singers to complete the backing vocals. We would make sure the computer was pushed to the max. He would add guitar and the instruments. With me adding pieces here and there to fit it all together and making sure the guitar had the right effects.

Born in Mpumalanga, with family links in Mozambique. Jimmy would travel there regularly. Being fluent in various languages such as Portuguese and Tsonga. At first it was his guitar playing that really stood out as something special. Carefully crafted and rehearsed, with lightning fast solos. He would ensure the beat was strong and there was lots of bass and rhythm. Adding more and more layers to squeeze into the track. And backing up his vocals. This enabled me to understand what it takes for a song to fulfill its true potential.

There is a video for D'Amour but it was not often we performed live. There was one notable performance at the MiHouse club. Unfortunately the recording is lost.

Kimon Webster
Digital Future Alliance Records

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