Classic Tracks (1990) ( )

Product Summary Label: Shanachie UPC: 00016351437426 Release Date: 6/22/1990 Buy.com Sku: 60047004 Item#: M72NNV Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Lonyaka ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 2. Uphi Umhlobo ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 3. Isimanga Salomhlaba ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 4. Limnandi Evangeli ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 5. Uligugu Lami ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 6. Uma Ngingena Esontweni ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 7. Intando Ka Thix ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 8. Amafutha Esibane ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 9. Khwishi Khwishi ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 10. Ujesu Wami ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 11. Hamba Angikhathali ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 12. Nxa Ebizwa Amagama ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 13. Bamnqobile ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo 14. Nansi Imali ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info This is an excellent compilation of Ladysmith Black Mambazo's early material and an ideal place for beginners to start exploring the remarkable magic of the project. Ladysmith is a ten-man a cappella group that sings in a style generically known as "mbube." The group's sound is utterly unique, however, combining the choral music of the Christian church with Zulu rhythmic and harmonic traditions. Ladysmith was formed in 1974 by lead singer Joseph Shabalala but remained largely unknown in the West until its participation on Paul Simon's GRACELAND in 1987. Some of Ladysmith's best material, however, was recorded before this time and can be found on the group's 20-odd South African releases. CLASSIC TRACKS gathers 14 of the finest cuts from these early releases, each one a gem showcasing Ladysmith's lilting arrangements, dense rhythmic interplay, and deep, rich harmonies. A cornerstone of any world music collection.   Artist Overview From the South African musical style mbube, Ladysmith Black Mambazo popularized a more modern, sophisticated offshoot known as iscathamiya. They quickly became the genre's leading practitioners, with a vocal harmony blend that incorporated everything from mbube to gospel and doo wop. The group began recording in the mid-1970s, gaining great acclaim in their home country, but it wasn't until their collaboration with Paul Simon on his GRACELAND album in 1986 that Ladysmith broke through to an international audience. World tours, a US major-label deal, and a Grammy award followed. Artist Influences Dolly Rathebe | Fela Kuti | Hugh Masekela | Mahotella Queens | Manu Dibango | Mighty Clouds Of Joy | Miriam Makeba | Spokes Mashiyane | The Boyoyo Boys | The Caravans (Gospel) | The Drifters | The Flamingos | The Moonglows | The Soul Stirrers | The Swan Silvertones | West Nkosi Artist Contemporaries Ali Farka Toure | Baaba Maal | Ebenezer Obey | King Sunny Ade | Osibisa | Ratau Mike Makhalemele | S.E. Rogie | Salif Keita | Thomas Mapfumo Artist Followers Boukman Eksperyans | Ismael Lo | Johnny Clegg | Mango Groove | Oliver Mtukudzi | Paul Simon | Samite | Valanga Khoza | Vusi Mahlasela | Zap Mama   Compilation Appearances Indestructible Beat Of Soweto Lullaby Collection Child's Celebration Of The Wor African Lullaby Brown Girl In The Ring-World M When Love Speaks African Breakbeats Vol. 2 Encore Smooth Africa Ii Exploring The Soul Rough Guide To South Africa Gospel Great Supa Exotic Voices From Africa All Star Gospel Hits Vol. 3: hymns Mflp's 20th Anniversary Collection Mflp's 20th Anniversary Lullaby Collection / Africanism Africa Deluxe:african Chilled Beats Afrique Rough Guide To African Music For Children / V Rasa: Mello Iii Awake Rough Guide To South Africa (second E Golden Afrique Vol 3 Guiding Star Graceland Tales Of South Africa (afropop) Animal Playground Sound Of The World African Dreamland Jazz And The World Music Sampler Celebration Of Stars:children's Music   Associated Artists and Works Ears, Rabbit Rabbit Ears   Technical Info Release Date : 08/20/1990 Original Release Date : 1990 Catalog ID : 43074 Label : Shanachie Records Number of Discs : 1 Runtime : 43m : 31s Studio/Live : Studio Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00016351437426    Product Image