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With the release of his debut worldwide album, "ESSENCE," Thomas Muyombo, better known by his stage name Tom Close, is poised to make ripples in the music business.
The 13-track "Afro-beats" album was released by the Ugandan-born, Rwandan-based comic book creator, musician, and doctor in honor of legendary African musicians, especially Fela Kuti, whose band Africa 70 served as the genre's inspiration.
The masterpiece of art is a compilation of songs written and performed by him and a number of other African musicians that worked on it with him.
Wezi from Zambia, Apass from Uganda, Sat-B from Burundi, Riderman, Nel Ngabo, Bull Dog, and B-Trey from Rwanda all made significant contributions to the album, ensuring that it features a fascinating fusion of African and Black American music styles.
This album's release represents a significant turning point for the musician as he seeks to grow his fan base outside of Rwanda. Tom Close has created an album with "ESSENCE" that is certain to enthrall listeners all across the world.
Listeners from all around the world will be enthralled by this sound since it is so novel and invigorating. Close has spent years perfecting his abilities in a variety of musical genres, and his debut international album is the result of all that work.
With this album, Tom Close believes it will fly the essence of Rwanda's music beyond borders.
