{"product_id":"xavier-rudd-izintaba-koonyum-sun-vinyl-2lp","title":"Xavier Rudd \u0026 Izintaba – Koonyum Sun (Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 2010, \u003cem\u003eKoonyum Sun\u003c\/em\u003e marked a new chapter for Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd. Recorded with South African musicians Tio Moloantoa and Andile Nqubezelo under the name Izintaba, the album blends Rudd's distinctive roots sound with rich rhythms, vocal harmonies and African musical influences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing standout tracks including \u003cstrong\u003e\"Sky to Ground\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Set Me Free\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Fresh Green Freedom\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Koonyum Sun\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Time to Smile\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, the album moves away from the heavier direction of \u003cem\u003eDark Shades of Blue\u003c\/em\u003e and returns to a warmer, uplifting blend of roots, folk, blues and world music. The collaboration with Izintaba brings an energetic rhythmic foundation and additional vocal textures to Rudd's unmistakable sound.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecorded at Studios 301 in Byron Bay, \u003cem\u003eKoonyum Sun\u003c\/em\u003e was the first collaborative album from Xavier Rudd and Izintaba. The partnership brought together Rudd with bassist Tio Moloantoa and percussionist Andile Nqubezelo, creating a vibrant collection centred around connection, nature and positive energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl 2LP\u003c\/strong\u003e edition presents the 13-track album across two records, making it an essential addition to any Xavier Rudd collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a must-have for fans of Australian roots, folk, blues and world music.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvailable now from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xavier Rudd \u0026amp; Izintaba\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koonyum Sun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl 2LP\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roots \/ Folk \/ Blues \/ World\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studio Album\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Black Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new \u0026amp; sealed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Sky+To+Ground\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSky to Ground\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Set+Me+Free\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSet Me Free\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Fresh+Green+Freedom\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFresh Green Freedom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eB1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+The+Reasons+We+Were+Blessed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Reasons We Were Blessed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eB2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Love+Comes+And+Goes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLove Comes And Goes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eB3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Soften+The+Blow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoften The Blow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eB4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Koonyum+Sun\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKoonyum Sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eC1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Time+To+Smile\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime to Smile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eC2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Woman+Dreaming\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWoman Dreaming\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eC3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Breeze\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreeze\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eD1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Yandi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYandi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eD2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Bleed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBleed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eD3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Xavier+Rudd+Izintaba+Badimo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBadimo\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xavier Rudd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53325534331169,"sku":"0602547164421","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/R-10200243-1493291964-9431.jpg?v=1787310526","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/products\/xavier-rudd-izintaba-koonyum-sun-vinyl-2lp","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}