It was our first taste of the Zulu neo-traditional style of acoustic guitars, bass and drums, often with fiddle or accordion, brought to life here by the amazing Moses Mchunu, whose "Qhwayilahle" is still one of my all time favorite recorded works with its grinding fiddle (reminiscent of a good Holy Modal Rounders set) and thumping bass line.
The driving bass, drum and accordion sound of Nganezlyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso was a revelation. And it was the proving ground for the classic vocal sound made famous by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, whose mix of traditional choral music and a touch of American gospel laid the foundation for Graceland a few years later. The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto is world unto itself, still one of my most frequently visited recordings, both at home and on my radio program. It sings of a time of political unrest and cultural hope. It is one of the few compilations I would ever call "perfect."» (Cliff Furnald, Rootsworld)
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can't wait to check it out!
many thanks for all your hard work and generosity
An absolute classic.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this classic. Martin from Canada.
Un magnifico aporte
Gracias
muy bueno
Thanks a lot. This compilation is exciting, fantastic. I have the vinyl from that year, but now is better, more comfortable, in computer format. Millón de gracias. Merci.
thanks!
thanks
Thank you so much!
great music on your blog thanx !
It would have been nice to ask the author for permission to copy his review for "your" blog. But that's the internet for ya... take what you want.
This will not really work, I suppose this way.
Pretty helpful info, lots of thanks for this article.
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