Mabuta—a genre-merging band taking its name from the Japanese word for eyelid—has a keen understanding of that concept. Shane Cooper, the mastermind behind this group, lives and dreams in different musical realms, having carved out his place as one of the premier bassists on the South African jazz scene. 

Other artists on this album include: 

Bokani Dyer: piano, Rhodes, synthesizers; Marlon Witbooi: drums; Sisonke Xonti: tenor saxophone; Robin Fassie-Kock: trumpet; Reza Khota: guitar; Shabaka Hutchings: tenor saxophone; Buddy Wells: tenor saxophone; Chris Engel: alto saxophone; Janus van der Merwe: baritone saxophone; Tlale Makhene: percussion.

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