Zaila-Jazz pays homage to her roots

Recording artiste Zaila-Jazz has decided to follow in the footsteps of her forefathers by releasing her debut single, titled Abeng.

"My paternal grandfather is a legendary guitarist for both Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, touted as one of the greatest rhythm guitarists of all time. He was also the musical director for the I-Three on the 1980 Bob Marley and the Wailers Tour -- he toured with Peter, Fab 5 and Israel Vibrations. My father is a master drummer and percussionist specialising in ancient Afro-Caribbean drumming styles, while my maternal grandmother is an exceptional vocalist with two albums under her belt, and my mother is a producer and songwriter," she said.

The official video for Abeng has already been making rounds since its release earlier this month. According to Zaila-Jazz, the track was inspired by heartbreak.

" Abeng is a feeling; a war cry for a broken heart that refuses to stay that way and the anger that comes with healing within and embracing self-love," she explained.

Zaila-Jazz is a versatile artiste who puts her all into her art. This might be her debut single, but she aims to create music that is catchy as well as meaningful. The genre-fluid artiste is making herself busy as she promises new music.

"I'm always working on my craft and consistently putting out new music. I have lots more in store that will be coming out soon."