Gondwana Records

Gondwana Records Gondwana Records is a Manchester-based independent record label drawing on global inspirations.

Founded by Matthew Halsall in 2008, Gondwana Records has gone on to release music by Allysha Joy, Caoilfhionn Rose, Chip Wickham, Dwight Trible, Forgiveness, GoGo Penguin, Hania Rani, Jasmine Myra, John Ellis, Mammal Hands, Halsall, Nat Birchall, Noya Rao, Paradise Cinema, Phil France, Phi-Psonics, Portico Quartet, STUFF., Sunda Arc, Svaneborg Kardyb and Vega Trails.

As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank you so much for your support throughout 2024. Matthew Halsall - Br...
20/12/2024

As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank you so much for your support throughout 2024.

Matthew Halsall - Bright Sparkling Light
Jasmine Myra - Rising
Caoilfhionn Rose - Constellation
Kessoncoda Outerstate
Svaneborg Kardyb - Superkilen
Paradise Cinema - returning, dream
Phi-Psonics - Morning Sun / Arrival
hania rani - Nostalgia

We hope you’ve enjoyed listening and look forward to bringing you more music, shows and experience in 2025.

Wishing you a tranquil year end and see you next year.

Gondwana team

Join us in Belgium for two exceptional nights of music at Leuven Jazz Festival 2025. On 15th March, Gondwana artists Sva...
18/12/2024

Join us in Belgium for two exceptional nights of music at Leuven Jazz Festival 2025. On 15th March, Gondwana artists Svaneborg Kardyb, Jack Wyllie with a solo set of his Paradise Cinema project and Kessoncoda will perform at 30CC . Then, on 16th March, we celebrate the talent and artistry of Women in Jazz withCaoilfhionn Rose and more incredible female musicians.

➜ More information and tickets via leuvenjazz.be/

Poster by Daniel Halsall
Photos by Dennis Morton, Siân O'Connor, Suzie Howell, Emily Dennison

We’re excited to bring you an end of year special of Our World Session on One Jazz. It’s been a great pleasure to be par...
11/12/2024

We’re excited to bring you an end of year special of Our World Session on One Jazz. It’s been a great pleasure to be part of One Jazz’s 24/7 jazz platform with our monthly show. So in celebration, some of the Gondwana family join Mari* to share one of their favourite songs from this year or simply tunes they enjoy listening to around this time. We’re happy to feature selections from Matthew Halsall, Jasmine Myra, Caoilfhionn Rose, Svaneborg Kardyb, Jack Wyllie, Kessoncoda, and more.

➜ Listen back via https://shorturl.at/Leqkk

All episodes of Our World Session radio show are archived and ready for you to enjoy on One Jazz. Thank you to everyone who’s tuned in and listened back this year.

Photo by Sian O’Connor

Moments captured from Jasmine Myra and Svaneborg Kardyb’s performances, where Union Chapel provided a breathtaking atmos...
06/12/2024

Moments captured from Jasmine Myra and Svaneborg Kardyb’s performances, where Union Chapel provided a breathtaking atmosphere. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us.

This marked a fitting end to an incredible year, as Jasmine celebrated the release of her album ‘Rising’. Svaneborg Kardyb also showcased tracks from their recent release ‘Superkilen’, creating magical extra layers to their music.

We can’t wait to see more from them in 2025, thank you for all of your support.

Photos by Sian O’Connor

Listen back to the Gondwana Records Podcast series and explore our latest episodes featuring Svaneborg Kardyb. Host and ...
03/12/2024

Listen back to the Gondwana Records Podcast series and explore our latest episodes featuring Svaneborg Kardyb. Host and producer Mari* joined the Danish duo in their Copenhagen studio for an intimate two-part conversation. Together, they share the story of the band’s formation, answer listener questions, and dive into the creative process behind their new album, ‘Superkilen’.

We’d also like to thank The Guardian for including Gondwana Records Podcast in their culture section this weekend. All previous episodes are archived and available for streaming, featuring our incredible Gondwana artists. You’ll find episodes spotlighting Jasmine Myra, Caoilfhionn Rose, hania rani and Matthew Halsall, offering unique insights into their musical journeys.

➜ Listen via gondwana.lnk.to/podcast

We’re excited to unveil the next instalment of official Gondwana merch, this time inspired by ‘Our World’ – the Gondwana...
29/11/2024

We’re excited to unveil the next instalment of official Gondwana merch, this time inspired by ‘Our World’ – the Gondwana Records Playlist and Radio Show of the same name - both curated by our resident DJ and tastemaker Mari*, where we share new music from the label as well as our latest inspirations.

The collection includes an exclusive Our World Tee in gorgeous Pistachio and a heavyweight canvas Our World Tote in natural, both featuring Pantone colour screen prints. Designed by Veil Projects, these items are available in limited quantities and ready to ship now.

➜ Order Our World merch via shorturl.at/1UG1W

Updated monthly you can hear the Gondwana Records’ Our World Radio Show on One Jazz and follow the Our World Playlist on Spotify and YouTube.

This month's playlist is ready to listen to now, with new songs from Caoilfhionn Rose and Svaneborg Kardyb, alongside John Hopkins, Bibio and Duncan Bellamy’s (Portico Quartet) exciting new project BZDB.

➜ Listen to Novembers Our World playlist via shorturl.at/mPoen

Photos by Sian O’Connor

We’re bringing Gondwana Records Presents 2025 to Brighton on 27th March, with a very special lineup at Brighton Dome Cor...
28/11/2024

We’re bringing Gondwana Records Presents 2025 to Brighton on 27th March, with a very special lineup at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange. Featuring the elevating music of saxophonist Jasmine Myra, the melodic-minimalism of Svaneborg Kardyb and fourth world infused contemporary jazz from Jack Wyllie (Portico Quartet), performing a solo set of music from his project Paradise Cinema. Plus, uplifting jazz, ambient and electronica from Gondwana Records DJ, Mari*.

➜ Tickets on sale now for Brighton Dome members and on general sale Friday via shorturl.at/ZSiAn

Poster by Daniel Halsall

Our resident DJ Mari* is back with our monthly radio show, ‘Gondwana Records’ Our World Session’ on One Jazz.This month’...
20/11/2024

Our resident DJ Mari* is back with our monthly radio show, ‘Gondwana Records’ Our World Session’ on One Jazz.

This month’s show celebrates Svaneborg Kardyb’s new album ‘Superkilen’. Plus, music from our artists who are performing as part of EFG London Jazz Festival and special gigs that we’re looking forward to in December.

➜ Listen back via shorturl.at/ro6Qj

日本の皆さん、こんにちは。We are proud to announce that Hanakiv and hania rani will be heading to Tokyo soon. This year, Hanakiv will...
18/11/2024

日本の皆さん、こんにちは。We are proud to announce that Hanakiv and hania rani will be heading to Tokyo soon. This year, Hanakiv will perform at The Piano Era festival on November 23rd, and Hania Rani will have her first headline show in Japan on February 17th, 2025.

Hanakiv
November 23rd 2024
Piano Era

Hania Rani
February 17th 2025
Kanda Square Hall

With Chip Wickham performance at Fuji Rock Festival this summer and Matthew Halsall recently finishing his Japan tour with shows at Live Magic! and BLUE NOTE TOKYO, Japan feels closer to us than ever. We deeply appreciate the warm support from Japan. ありがとう。

Hanakiv photo by Mimimatrix
Hania Rani photo by Martyna Galla
Matthew Halsall photo by Moto Uehara

We're pleased to introduce our latest Gondwana merch.We have two brand new logo t-shirts, and a new look tote bag, all p...
15/11/2024

We're pleased to introduce our latest Gondwana merch.

We have two brand new logo t-shirts, and a new look tote bag, all printed in beautiful Pantone colours. And our t-shirts are made of Earth Positive organic cotton, reflecting our ongoing dedication to eco-friendly materials and production. We also have a Gondwana mug for all you tea and coffee drinkers!

All designed by Veil Projects, available in limited quantities and ready to ship now.

➜ Available to order now via gondwanarecords.bandcamp.com/merch

Photo by Annie Feng
Modelled by Will and Annie

We are thrilled to announce Gondwana Presents 2025 in Prague at Palác Akropolis on March 25th.Join us for a specially cu...
13/11/2024

We are thrilled to announce Gondwana Presents 2025 in Prague at Palác Akropolis on March 25th.

Join us for a specially curated evening of elevating sounds from Vega Trails with Milo Fitzpatrick (Portico Quartet) and Jordan Smart (Mammal Hands), cinematic jazz and electronica from Kessoncoda, and a mesmerising solo set from Portico Quartet saxophonist Jack Wyllie presenting his project Paradise Cinema.

We’re also excited to present a Q&A session with our art director, Daniel Halsall, exploring Gondwana’s visual identity and the creative process that has shaped the label’s iconic artwork. Plus, our resident DJ and tastemaker Mari* will close the night, joining dots between jazz, electronic and the Gondwana sound.

➜ Tickets available via shorturl.at/qaAnb

Poster by Daniel Halsall

We are thrilled to share the second of two new Caoilfhionn Rose singles with you today. Following up from ‘Like Lightnin...
08/11/2024

We are thrilled to share the second of two new Caoilfhionn Rose singles with you today. Following up from ‘Like Lightning’, ‘Dying Star’ is a song about the ebbs and flows of friendship. Written about a close friend of Caoilfhionn’s, it celebrates their strength and wonder. We hope you enjoy the meandering melodies of ‘Dying Star’.

➜ Available to listen & download via gondwana.lnk.to/LikeLightning-DyingStar

Photos by Alex Kozobolis

EFG London Jazz Festival always brings the world’s best jazz to London. For ten days starting November 15th, the city wi...
07/11/2024

EFG London Jazz Festival always brings the world’s best jazz to London. For ten days starting November 15th, the city will come alive with the love of jazz, and we’re thrilled to present three artists from the Gondwana Records family. Experience the remarkable talents of Chip Wickham, Caoilfhionn Rose supporting Brandee Younger and Ancient Infinity Orchestra.

➜ Tickets are on sale now via efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk

Poster by Daniel Halsall

06/11/2024

On Ep.14 of our podcast, Svaneborg Kardyb invite us behind the scenes of their creative journey, sharing how the park next to their studio became a muse for their latest album 'Superkilen'. They also discuss their live performances, the magic of composing together, and collaborations. Plus a Q&A session where the duo answer some of your questions.

➜ Listen via gondwana.lnk.to/podcast

Presented and produced by Mari*

We are proud to announce the 2025 edition of Gondwana Presents at one of our favourite Berlin venues, Club GRETCHEN, on ...
04/11/2024

We are proud to announce the 2025 edition of Gondwana Presents at one of our favourite Berlin venues, Club GRETCHEN, on January 30th.

Join us for a night of exceptional, elevating new sounds, including Leeds-based spiritual jazz ensemble Ancient Infinity Orchestra, and West London’s Kessoncoda channeling jazz, electronica and breakbeat minimalism, plus our very own Mari* playing dreamy uplifting sounds from our catalogue and beyond.

➜ Tickets on sale via www.tixforgigs.com/Event/60610

Poster design by Daniel Halsall
Photos by Rich Williams & Siân O'Connor

30/10/2024

On Ep.13 of our podcast, Svaneborg Kardyb take us on a journey from their serendipitous beginnings to becoming Denmark’s breakthrough jazz artists. In this episode, the duo reflects on their chemistry, years of collaboration, and pivotal moments leading to them joining the Gondwana Records family.

➜ Listen via gondwana.lnk.to/podcast

Presented and produced by Mari*

Today we’re celebrating 15 years of ‘Colour Yes’ by Matthew Halsall, a beautifully introspective follow-up to his debut ...
26/10/2024

Today we’re celebrating 15 years of ‘Colour Yes’ by Matthew Halsall, a beautifully introspective follow-up to his debut ‘Sending My Love’. Featuring Nat Birchall on saxophone, Adam Fairhall on piano, Gavin Barras on bass, and alternating drummers Gaz Hughes and Marek Dorcik, this album feels both a serene journey inward and an homage to the genre’s roots.

A decade and a half later, ‘Colour Yes’ remains a touchstone in modern jazz—a timeless work, as captivating today as ever.

Artwork by Ian Anderson

Delve into this month’s ‘Gondwana Records Our World Session’, a special radio show curated for One Jazz.Gondwana’s own M...
25/10/2024

Delve into this month’s ‘Gondwana Records Our World Session’, a special radio show curated for One Jazz.

Gondwana’s own Mari* guides us through a musical journey, featuring a blend of new songs and admirable classics. Expect a soundscape of spiritual jazz, electronica, ambient, and more.

This month’s edition highlights new releases from Svaneborg Kardyb, Caoilfhionn Rose, and Phi-Psonics, alongside a tribute to some unforgettable release anniversaries.

➜ Listen back via shorturl.at/Q1IIo

Tracklist:

Matthew Halsall - Life [Gondwana Records]
Phi-Psonics - Arrival [Gondwana Records]
Svaneborg Kardyb - Tvillinger [Gondwana Records]
Hiro Ama - Music for Peace and Love [Prah Recordings]
Mammal Hands - Kandaiki [Gondwana Records]
Portico Quartet - Gradient [Gondwana Records]
Photay - Thermal Loop [Mexican Summer]
Hania Rani - Nostalgia - Live at Roundhouse [Gondwana Records]
Laurence Pike - Eurydice [The Leaf Label]
Paradise Cinema - end, setting [Gondwana Records]
Caoilfhionn Rose - Like Lighting [Gondwana Records]
Yusef Lateef - Like It Is [Atlantic Records]

Photo by Rich Williams

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On Ep.14 of our podcast, Svaneborg Kardyb invite us behind the scenes of their creative journey, sharing how the park next to their studio became a muse for their latest album 'Superkilen'. They also discuss their live performances, the magic of composing together, and collaborations. Plus a Q&A session where the duo answer some of your questions. ➜ Listen via gondwana.lnk.to/podcast Presented and produced by Mari*

On Ep.13 of our podcast, Svaneborg Kardyb take us on a journey from their serendipitous beginnings to becoming Denmark’s breakthrough jazz artists. In this episode, the duo reflects on their chemistry, years of collaboration, and pivotal moments leading to them joining the Gondwana Records family. ➜ Listen via gondwana.lnk.to/podcast Presented and produced by Mari*

The shed in Tom’s garden works as Kessoncoda’s creative hub, where they’ve spent countless hours working on music together. Incredibly, the entire ‘Outerstate’ album was written in this space. Here’s a preview of their live session of ‘KTO’, offering a glimpse into their creative process and how they perform the track live. Kessoncoda kick off their tour today across the UK and Europe, starting with a headline show in London tonight at Corsica Studios. Tickets throughout the tour are available, so don’t miss your chance to hear songs from their new album ‘Outerstate’ live for the first time. ➜ Buy tickets for the tour via kessoncoda.co.uk ➜ Watch the full ‘KTO’ live video via youtu.be/hrI00aPz68Q?si=WN0LZ8Xmammok-Uh

Welcoming 'Tvillinger', the latest single from Svaneborg Kardyb and their upcoming album ‘Superkilen’.
Welcoming 'Tvillinger', the latest single from Svaneborg Kardyb and their upcoming album ‘Superkilen’.

Welcoming 'Tvillinger', the latest single from and their upcoming album ‘Superkilen’. Danish for ‘twins’, this serene lullaby was inspired by the children of close friends, who were soothed by Nikolaj’s improvised piano playing during a visit. The playful piano of Nikolaj and the delicate percussion of Jonas come together to create an intimate, effortless sense of calm and joy, capturing the duo at their finest. ➜ Available to listen & pre-order now via gondwana.lnk.to/Superkilen Video by Kristoffer Juel

Welcoming 'Tvillinger', the latest single from Svaneborg Kardyb and their upcoming album ‘Superkilen’.
Welcoming 'Tvillinger', the latest single from Svaneborg Kardyb and their upcoming album ‘Superkilen’.

Welcoming 'Tvillinger', the latest single from Svaneborg Kardyb and their upcoming album ‘Superkilen’. Danish for ‘twins’, this serene lullaby was inspired by the children of close friends, who were soothed by Nikolaj’s improvised piano playing during a visit. The playful piano of Nikolaj and the delicate percussion of Jonas come together to create an intimate, effortless sense of calm and joy, capturing the duo at their finest. ➜ Available to listen & pre-order now via gondwana.lnk.to/Superkilen Video by Kristoffer Juel

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