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The Mothers: Township Sessions

1 CD / Mr. Bongo (UK) / 2011-03-22

Tracks: Milk (Ncancisa); Learning (Sizohamba); Breathe Together (Pefumlani Kunye); Support (Yiza Nobhala); Home (Kusekhaya); Written Word, The (Nobhala II); Speak for Me (Ndithethelele); Faith (Yilwani Imfaz...
Artists: The Mothers

Liner Note Author: Donna d'Cruz.

Recording information: Cape Town, South Africa (1998).

Author: Oscar Wilde.

Photographers: Alexis Maryon; Albert Watson .

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Songs from a Zulu Farm

CD / Proper / 2011-02-15

Artists: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Something of a follow-up to 1994's Gift of the Tortoise, Songs from a Zulu Farm is another Ladysmith Black Mabazo children's album, on which the nine-member South African male choir led by Joseph Shab...continue...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Songs from a Zulu Farm

CD / Listen 2 / 2011-02-01

Tracks: Yangiluma Inkukhu (The Biting Chicken); Zulu Laduma (Voices Like Thunder); Imithi Gobakahle (Children Come Home); Cabhayeye (Puddles!); Ntulube (Away, You River Snakes); Wemfana (Bad Donkey); E...
Artists: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Personnel: Babuyile Shabalala, Thobani Shabalala, Spha Shabalala, Sabelo Mthembu, Mazwi Shabalala, Jabulane Mthembu, Gagamela Shabalala (vocals).

Audio Mixer: Martin Walters.

Recording i...continue...

Various Artists: Next Stop... Soweto, Vols. 1-3 [Box]

CD / Strut / 2010-11-22

Tracks: I Sivenoe - Melotone Sisters; Maphuthi - Mgababa Queens; Kuya Hanjwa - S. Piliso & His Super Seven; Wenzani Umoya - The Big Four; Umkhovu - Mahlathini & the Queens; Inkonjane Jive - Zed Nkabinde; Ing...
Artists: Various Artists

Liner Note Authors: David B. Coplan; Gwen Ansell.

Recording information: Harrick Merrill Studios, Johannesburg (02/1976); Jabulani Amphitheatre, Soweto (02/1976); The Gallo Studios (02/1976); T...continue...

Johnny Clegg: Human

1 CD / Appleseed Records / 2010-10-25

Tracks: Love In The Time Of Gaza; World Is Calling, The; All I Got Is You; Asilazi - (featuring The Soweto Gospel Choir); Give Me The Wonder; Congo; Here Comes That Feeling Again; Hidden Away Down; I Know Th...
Artists: Johnny Clegg

With his groups Juluka and Savuka, South Africa's Johnny Clegg created a unique fusion of Western music and the traditions of his homeland, a blend that came at things from the opposite perspective of...continue...

Johnny Clegg: Human [Digipak]

CD / EMI / 2010-10-12

Tracks: Love is the Time of Gaza; World is Calling, The; All I Got is You; Asilazi; Give Me the Wonder; Congo; Here Comes That Feeling Again; Hidden Away Down; I Know That Sound; Manqoba (the Victorious); Ny...
Artists: Johnny Clegg

Personnel: Johnny Clegg (guitar, concertina, keyboards, background vocals); Andy Innes (guitar, mandolin); Nicolas Fiszman (guitar, keyboards, programming); Michel Berckmans (English horn); Laurent Do...continue...

Various Artists: A Night in South Africa: The Music of South Africa

CD / Sony UK / 2010-05-25

Artists: Various Artists

Nibs Van der Spuy: A Bird in the Hand *

1 CD / Sheer Sound / 2009-02-10

Tracks: You Never Were Alone; Counting Stars; Brunette On A Bicycle; Shaded In Blue; May You Shine; Tibouchina; Cry For You; With Every Step; Searching For A Rainbow; Flower In The Rain; Under A Tongaat Moon
Artists: Nibs Van der Spuy

It would be modest to say that Nibs van der Spuy is an unsung hero, and an acoustic guitar legend of Southern Africa. Nibs's spellbinding...continue...
Audio Mixer: Brent Quinton....continue...

Miriam Makeba: Her Essential Recordings: The Empress of African Song

2 CD / Manteca / 2008-11-25

Tracks: In the Land of the Zulus (Kwazulu); Pata Pata; Kutheni Sithandwa; Makoti; Kilimanjaro; Thanayi (A.K.A. Nomalungelo); Inkomo Zodwa; Hush; Teya, Teya; Jolinkomo; Miriam & Spokes Phata Phata; Uthando Lu...
Artists: Miriam Makeba

Two CD set. Miriam Makeba was one of an elite group of artists who needed no real introduction. Her voice and life have become synonymous...continue...
Liner Note Author: John Lusk Band.

The packaging on this 40-song, two-CD anthology of this major South African artist -- most of it taken from recordings spanning the mid-'50s to late '60s, tho...continue...

Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa: The Very Best of Miriam Makeba

1 CD / Manteca / 2008-11-25

Tracks: Tula Ndivile; Laku Tshoni 'Ilanga; Ntyilo Ntyilo; Holilili; Irlando; Intandane; Live Humble; Sindiza Ngecadillacs; Phansi Kwalomhlaba; Hush; Sophiatown Is Gone; Miriam and Spokes' Phatha Phatha; Umqo...
Artists: Miriam Makeba

Excellent compilation from the most important female vocalist to emerge out of South Africa. She originally came to prominence with the Manhattan Brothers before leaving...continue...
Personnel: Miriam Makeba (vocals).

This 25-song set spans a hefty chunk of Miriam Makeba's career, reaching back to the 1950s and moving up through the '60s and '70s. Represented here are Makeb...continue...

Miriam Makeba: Only the Best of Miriam Makeba

4 CD / Collectables / 2008-09-30

Tracks: Train Song; In the Land of the Zulus; Hush Hush (Thula Thula); To Tose We Love; Give Us Our Land; Beware Verwoerd!; Gone Are My Children; Hurry Mama Hurry; My Angel; Cannon; Lullaby; Show Me the Way ...
Artists: Miriam Makeba

The classic Miriam Makeba albums "Miriam Makeba", "The World of Miriam Makeba", "Evening with Belafonte & Makeba", "The Magic of Makeba", "In Concert!", and "Pata Pata, Makeba!" on 4 CDs....continue...

The Soweto Gospel Choir: Live at the Nelson Mandela Theatre [Digipak]

1 CD / Shanachie / 2008-09-16

Tracks: Jesu Ngowethu; Seteng Introduction; Seteng Sediba; Izwi Lahlab'Inhliziyo Yami; Ke Na Le Modisa; Ziyamazi'umelusi; Avulekile Amasango/One Love; River Jordan; This Little Light Of Mine/M'Lilo Vutha Mat...
Artists: The Soweto Gospel Choir

Live at the Nelson Mandela Theatre. Dolby Digital 2.1 Stereo - English, Zulu. Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, Zulu. In addition to winning two...continue...
This massive South African gospel ensemble springs from the same troubled, but culturally rich, Johannesburg neighborhood that has been the starting point for acclaimed acts like Ladysmith Black Mamba...continue...

Johnny Clegg & Savuka: The In My African Dream: The Best of Johnny Clegg [France]

1 CD / EMI Music Distribution / 2007-08-21

Tracks: Scatterlings of Africa; Great Heart; Asimbonanga; Ibhola Lethu (Our Football Team); Dela; Siyayilanda; One Man One Vote; Crossing, The (Osiyeza); Take My Heart Away; Cruel, Crazy Beautiful World; I C...
Artists: Johnny Clegg & Savuka

1994 Release Originally On The Rhythm Safari Label & Later On Priority. 16 Track Collection From The Acclaimed South African Artist Now Out Of Print...continue...
Johnny Clegg & Savuka: Johhnny Clegg (vocals, guitar, mouth bow, concertina, jaw harp); Keith Hutchinson (flute, saxophone, keyboards, background vocals); Steve Mavuso (keyboards, background vocals); ...continue...

The Mothers: Township Sessions

1 CD / Rasa / 2007-04-24

Tracks: Milk (Ncancisa); Learning (Sizohamba); Breathe Together (Pefumlani Kunye); Support (Yiza Nobhala); Home (Kusekhaya); Written Word, The (Nobhala II); Speak for Me (Ndithethelele); Faith (Yilwani Imfaz...
Artists: The Mothers

Additional personnel: Miriam Makeba.

These songs started life as a series of public health messages, recorded by the South African education and health organization the Philani Mothers for the ...continue...

Nibs Van der Spuy: Beautiful Feet

1 CD / Sheer Sound / 2007-03-13

Tracks: Beautiful Feet; Thorn-Tree; Anna Rosa; Lebombo Mountain Drive; Dreams of Believers; Gito; Felix; Sad Melody; Hiding in the Sugar Cane; It's Been a Sad Day; Jukskei; Wind of Goodbye; Road; Mountain Wi...
Artists: Nibs Van der Spuy

Personnel: Nibs Van der Spuy (vocals, guitar, slide guitar); Gito Baloi (vocals, percussion); Barry Van Zyl (drums, percussion); Farryl Purkiss (background vocals).

Recording information: Sesal...continue...

Miriam Makeba: Pata Pata

1 CD / Warner Bros UK / 2006-07-11

Tracks: Pata Pata - (African Languages); Ha Po Zamani - (African Languages); What Is Love; Maria Fulo - (African Languages); Yetentu Tizaleny; Click Song Number 1 - (African Languages); Ring Bell, Ring Bell;...
Artists: Miriam Makeba

UK reissue of 1972 album includes one bonus track, a mono version of 'Malayisha', the original B-side for her international 1967 hit 'Pata Pata'. Additional...continue...
Personnel: Miriam Makeba (vocals).

Liner Note Author: Hal Halverstadt.

Recording information: Théatre des Champs-Élysées.

Arrangers: Jerry Ragovoy; Jimmy Wisner; Se...continue...

The Soweto Gospel Choir: Blessed [Shanachie 18 Tracks]

1 CD / Shanachie / 2006-01-10

Tracks: Shewane; Medley; Joko Yahao; Place in Heaven, A; Nialo; I Bid You Goodnight; Lelilungelo Ngelakho; Oh Happy Day; Noyana; Masigiye'bo; Swing Down; Weeping; Thapelo; Woza Meli Wami; Mbube; Tshepa Thape...
Artists: The Soweto Gospel Choir

Blessed, the new Soweto Gospel Choir CD, takes their irresistible blend of traditional South African music, gospel and inspirational pop one step further with some...continue...
The Soweto Gospel Choir: Joshua Mcineka (guitar); Mpupile Mathibe (saxophone); Vusimuzi Shabalala (keyboards); Lucas Bok (bass instrument); Mandla Modawu (drums); Sipho Ngcamu, Bongumusa Mabaso (percu...continue...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Live at Montreux 1987, 1989, 2000

1 CD / Eagle Records (USA) / 2005-09-06

Tracks: Wangibambezela; Hello My Baby; King of Kings; Wena Othana Abantu; Amazing Grace; Yibo Labafana; Kwathatha; Homeless; Nkosi Sikelela; Nomathemba; Winhle Lentombi
Artists: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

This collection of Ladysmith Black Mambazo concert performances is drawn from three different appearances--in 1987, '89, and 2000--at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The groundbreaking South African vocal...continue...

The Soweto Gospel Choir: Voices from Heaven

1 CD / Shanachie / 2005-01-25

Tracks: Jikela Emaweni; Vuma; Thina Simnqobile; Zanele; Paradise Road; Ahuna Ya Tswanag Le Jesu / Kammatla; Many Rivers To Cross / Going Down Jordan / Amen; Amazing Grace; Thula Baba; Sikulandile; Malaika; H...
Artists: The Soweto Gospel Choir

The Soweto Gospel Choir: Sibongile Makgathe, Fikle Sidumo, Jessica Mbangeni, Bongumusa Mabaso, Vincent Jiyane, Maserame Ndindwa, Noluthando Ngqunge (vocals).

The debut recording for the Soweto ...continue...

Brenda/Brenda Fassie: Greatest Hits

1 CD / Narada / 2004-11-30

Tracks: Vul'indlela; Weekend Special; Nomakanjani; No No No Senor; I Straight Lendaba; Higher & Higher; Too Late for Mama; Boipatong; Sum'bulala; Black President; Thola Madlozi; Ngeke Umconfirm; Promises; Zo...
Artists: Brenda/Brenda Fassie

Author: Bongani Fassie.

Brenda Fassie's best-known song is the Afro-pop R&B crossover "Weekend Special," which introduced her strong voice and polished productions to the world outside of her S...continue...

Various Artists: Putumayo Presents: Women of Africa

1 CD / Putumayo / 2004-04-27

Tracks: Tshephile Mang, Le - Judith Sephuma; Bahia - Angélique Kidjo; Mi Nada Um Ca Tem - Maria de Barros; Mayihlome - Sibongile Khumalo; Retany - Tarika; To Ndje - Kaissa (previously unreleased); Mfan'...
Artists: Various Artists

Performers include: Angelique Kidjo, Dorothy Masuka, Maria De Barros, Tarika, Women Of Mambazo, Kaizza, Sibongile Khumalo, Souad Massi, Nawal Mlanao, Sally Nyolo, Khadja Nin, Dobet Gnahore.

Ada...continue...

Miriam Makeba: Keep Me in Mind

1 CD / DRG (USA) / 2002-03-12

Tracks: Lumumba; For What It's Worth; Brand New Day; I Shall Sing; Kulala; In My Life; Down on the Corner; Ibande; Measure the Valley; Tululu
Artists: Miriam Makeba

Personnel includes: Miriam Makeba (vocals); George Butcher (arranger).

Recorded in New York, New York and London, England. Originally released on Reprise (6381).

Personnel: Miriam Makeba...continue...

Various Artists: Gum Boots [Original Cast Recording]

1 CD / RCA Victor / 2000-10-24

Tracks: Nelson Mandela (Incl. "Salute" Dance); Ta la Li la Le; Man Who Stole the Sun, The; Joburg; Shosholoza; Egoli, City of Gold; Joburg (Reprise); Sibiziwe :: Party Song; Amazinyo Amphlophe; Singing Throu...
Artists: Various Artists

Music composed by Vincent Ncabashe, Rishile Gumboat Dancers Of Soweto, and Zenzi Mbuli.

Principal cast: Vincent Ncabashe, Thami Nkwanyane, Samuel "K.K." Nene, Nicholas Nene, Sipho Ndlela, Thulu...continue...

Johnny Clegg & Savuka: Shadow Man

1 CD / Capitol / 2000-05-16

Tracks: Human Rainbow; Talk to the People; Too Early For the Sky; I Call Your Name; Take My Heart Away; Waiting, The; African Shadow Man; Dance Across the Centuries; Joey Don't Do It; Siyayilanda
Artists: Johnny Clegg & Savuka

The second post-Juluka album from founder Johnny Clegg, whose entire musical being is about fusing together elements of both Black and White music. Here, traditional...continue...
Another album from the multicultural/multiracial groups under Johnny Clegg's direction. The melding of South African styles with Western European pop is standard fare for Clegg, but nonetheless it alw...continue...

Johnny Clegg & Savuka: Heat, Dust and Dreams

1 CD / Capitol / 1999-02-01

Tracks: These Days; Crossing, The (Osiyeza); I Can Never Be (What You Want Me to Be); When the System Has Fallen; Tough Enough; Promise, The; Inevitable Consequence of Progress; In My African Dream; Emotiona...
Artists: Johnny Clegg & Savuka

Johnny Clegg & Savuka: Johnny Clegg (vocals, guitar, concertina, mouth bow, jaw harp); Keith Hutchinson (keyboards); Steve Mavuso (keyboards, background vocals); Solly Letwaba (bass, background vocals...continue...

Johnny Clegg & Savuka: Third World Child

1 CD / Capitol / 1999-01-12

Tracks: Are You Ready?; Asimbonanga (Mandela); Giyana; Scatterlings of Africa; Great Heart; Missing; Ring on Her Finger; Third World Child; Berlin Wall; Don't Walk Away
Artists: Johnny Clegg & Savuka

Johnny Clegg & Suvuka: Johnny Clegg (vocals, guitar, mouth bow); Keith Hutchinson (flute, saxophone, keyboards); Steve Mabuso (keyboards, background vocals); Jabu Mabuso (bass, background vocals); Der...continue...

Miriam Makeba: Sing Me a Song

1 CD / DRG (USA) / 1994-04-01

Tracks: Sing Me a Song; Bass Rap; N'Diarabi; Moody Moods; Thula Mntanami; Generation Rap; Known Unsung Hero; I Long to Return; Serenade Me; Bambarana; Choo Choo Train/ Shuku Shuku; Ivory Song; My People; Lak...
Artists: Miriam Makeba

Personnel: Miriam Makeba (vocals, upright bass); Nelson Lee (vocals, piano, keyboards, background vocals); Fay Chikapa Phiri, Lawrence Matshiza (guitar); Khaya Mahlangu (horns); Themba Mkhize (piano, ...continue...

Miriam Makeba: Africa

1 CD / Novus / 1991-10-08

Tracks: Mbube; Nomeva; Olilili; Sultram; Retreat Song, The; Click Song, The; Saduva; Iya Guduza; Lakutshn Ilanga; Umhome; Amapondo; Dubula; Kwedini; Umhome; Pole Mze; Le Fleuve; Qhude; Mayibuye; Maduna; Kili...
Artists: Miriam Makeba

Contains material originally released prior to 1972.

One doesn't necessarily have to either understand Miriam Makeba's native tongue or speak French to comprehend the depth and scope of her mus...continue...

Miriam Makeba: Africa

1 CD / Novus / 1991-10-08

Tracks: Mbube; Nomeva; Olilili; Sultram; Retreat Song, The; Click Song, The; Saduva; Iya Guduza; Lakutshn Ilanga; Umhome; Amapondo; Dubula; Kwedini; Umhome; Pole Mze; Le Fleuve; Qhude; Mayibuye; Maduna; Kili...
Artists: Miriam Makeba

Contains material originally released prior to 1972.

One doesn't necessarily have to either understand Miriam Makeba's native tongue or speak French to comprehend the depth and scope of her mus...continue...

Various Artists: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 1

1 CD / Shanachie / 1991-01-01

Tracks: Awungilobolele - Udokotela Shange Namajaha; Holotelani - Nelcy Sedibe; Qhude Manikiniki - Umahlathini Nabo; Indoda Yejazi Elimnyama - Amaswazi Emvelo; Emthonjeni Womculo - Makgona Tsohle/Zomgqashiyo/...
Artists: Various Artists

Liner Note Authors: D.A. "Jumbo" Vanrenen; Trevor Herman.

Editor: D.A. "Jumbo" Vanrenen.

Photographer: Orde Eliason.

'60s Africa found the Zulu and Sotho beginning to incorporate ...continue...

Miriam Makeba: Sangoma

1 CD / Warner Bros. / 1988-02-09

Tracks: Emabhaceni - (African Languages); Baxabene Oxamu - (African Languages); Ngalala Phantsi - (African Languages); Ihoyiya; Kulo Nyaka - (African Languages); Baya Jabula - (African Languages); Mabhongo -...
Artists: Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba has endured decades of struggle. A child of apartheid, and an artist forced to live in exile, she has witnessed the ravages of racism and intolerance all her life. As she writes: "It is ...continue...