This is an atypical recording for South Africa’s leading
a cappella group. Most of the songs are collaborations with other
musicians, and most are not a cappella. The Christian
spirituality theme that runs through most of the songs is not
altogether unusual, although in no previous Mambazo release has
there been such a concentration. Among the (accompanied)
highlights are "Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door," a
Bob Dylan tune with Dolly Parton singing lead, "People Get
Ready" with Phoebe Snow out front, and Lou Rawls backed up
by Mambazo on "Chain Gang." There’s also five a
cappella performances by Mambazo themselves of original tunes by
leader Joseph Shabalala. Definitely a change of pace!
9116 CD$14.98
How’d we overlook this one? In 1988, Paul Simon
co-produced this recording of South Africa’s most famous a
cappella group. Most of the 13 songs are in Swahili, written by
leader Joseph Shabalala, with the lyrics thankfully printed in
the liner notes along with a description the songs in English.
They vary in themes from spiritual "Lindelani (Get
Ready)," to the problems of apartheid described in
"Hamba Dompasi (No More Passbook)," to a tribute to
Paul Simon ("Amaphiko Okundiza [Wings To Fly]") which
mixes English lyrics with Swahili. The final song is perhaps the
most memorable: "Amazing Grace" performed with (and
arranged by) Paul Simon.
9117 CD$14.98
Produced by Paul Simon, this album features all originals from
Joseph Shabalalam including "Hello My Baby,"
"How Long?"
and "Ikhaya Lamaqhawe
(Home of the Heroes)." A must-own for fans of LBM. Songlist
9114 CD$13.98 Tape$8.98
The title means "Let's Develop in Peace" and this is
a celebration of the new era in South Africa. Ladysmith's full
sound and interesting rhythms are here, along with a beautiful
message of hope and thanks to their many fans worldwide. A
wonderful recording.
9115 CD$14.98
Paul Simon was wise to feature this great group in his release
"Graceland." Their inimitable style as well as
beautiful voices help make Ladysmith one of the most popular
groups to come out of Africa. They have popularized the classic
call and response music called Mbube and made it as recognized
and popular as rock.
9105 CD$14.98 Tape$10.98
South Africa is free! This recording was the first released
after the end of apartheid. The joy permeates the music of the
country's most popular (a cappella) group, Ladysmith Black
Mambazo, led by Joseph Shabalala. If only the group were freed
from its U.S. label, which keeps us anglos ignorant of the
wonderful songs' meaning by refusing to print translations of the
Zulu lyrics of such wonderful songs as "Liph' Iqiniso" and "Isifikil' Inkululeko."
Songlist
9104 CD$14.98 Tape$10.98
This South African group has a unique and beautiful style that
is well represented in this recording. Their use of traditional
songs gives us an insight into cultural South Africa during
apartheid. Songlist
9102 CD$14.98 Tape$10.98
This release from Ladysmith takes the entire family on an
enchanting musical journey trough the rich and wondrous land of
the Zulu people. The combination of great music and lively
introductions in English delights children and adults alike.
9100 CD$12.98 Tape$9.98
A good introduction to their music, this recording includes a
wide variety of songs typical of their popular mbube style.
9101 CD$14.98 Tape$10.98
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