‘In Stone’ is a complex and layered affair. It’s also a very intimate body of work. Nongoma says that she was aiming for “something healing, uplifting, introspective, yet fun.” She continues, “I want people to be able to dance to a serious topic, but still allow it to resonate deeply in their spirit.” On ‘Ngimelele,’ she addresses the challenges of being in a long distance relationship, but being unable to travel. ‘In Stone,’ on the other hand, speaks to the power of the ancestors and their ability to transmit teachings across space-time – messages that we receive via recol- lective memory – that help us to reconnect with our Higher Selves. ‘Dumazile’ deals with personal tragedy. It‘s a letter written to a family member who lost a battle with AIDS. Whether it‘s in your mind, your body or both, when you hear this music, you will definitely be touched.