African Queens

1. Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba

2. Iwassado - Nayanka Bell

3. Lamban

4. Ndela Wade - Kine Lam

5. Aminata - Aicha Kone

6. Moussolou - Oumou Sangare

7. Amina - Tshala Muana

8. Fenko - Oumou Dioubate

9. Depenses - Coumba Gawlo

10. Eswi Yo Wapi

11. Djina Mousso - Nahawa Doumbia

12. Wolela (Love That Grows) - Aster Aweke

13. Ami

14. Munyenge - Grace Decca

African Queens,Various Artists,Sonodisc,Africa,African Collections,Afro-Pop,Int'l & World Music,Pop

Average customer rating: Music of True Joy This is a terrifically danceable classic of african music. The best work of both, a must buy

Paris: Soweto Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001FR2 Release Date: 1990-01-05

Tracks:

1. Kazet
2. Awuthule Kancane
3. Thuntshwane Basadi
4. Safa Indlada
5. Yebo! (Mbaqanga Mix)
6. Melodi Ya Lla
7. Re Ya Dumedisa
8. Ukhulum' Izindaba
9. Stokfel Jive
10. Kazet (Dance Remix)

Customer Reviews:

Music of True Joy.......2007-02-08

I was surprised to find only two reviews of this album. That the album is apparently out of print is a great shame. The album is well worth the premium prices being charged for it on the secondary market. Listening to this music over the years has always brought to my heart great surges of joy. Everyone I've given this album to has felt the same. As one friend told me, "The party was a drag, but then I put on Paris to Soweto, and the party took off." This is the music I have requested be played as people file out of my memorial service. It is truly uplifting.

This is a terrifically danceable classic of african music........1999-07-12

A classic at our house, I recommend it for anyone who wants to have something guaranteed to cheer people up.

The best work of both, a must buy.......1999-05-26

This is upbeat music, with African and Reggae flavors. Hear the best of the Mahotella Queens harmonies and Mahatlani's lead vocals ever recorded. If you only buy one album that features either of these artists, this is it. It is a must have for any world music collector.

Average customer rating: Mighty roar

Mbaqanga Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Best of Mahotella Queens: Township Idols Putting On The Light Black Ivory Soul ASIN: B0000046KJ Release Date: 1992-01-28

Tracks:

1. MBAQANGA
2. Vuya
3. Bayeza
4. Umasihlalisane
5. Jive Motella
6. Thonthodi
7. Hayi Kabi
8. Stop Crying
9. Bon Jour
10. Josefa
11. Noluthando
12. Kwa Makhutha

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This instantly winning disc, sung in Zulu mostly, is as accessible as Johnny Clegg's work with Juluka. A brief English rap on the title track explains the band's 28-year history. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

Mighty roar.......2004-04-22

This brilliant album by one of South Africa's top bands of the 70s and 80s is one huge listening feast. It opens with the hit title track, which is a celebration of this style of music that is also called township pop and is built on pulsating rhythms with exuberant vocals in Zulu. The magic lies in the vocals, with Mahlatini (the Lion of Soweto) roaring in his gravely voice against the uplifting voices of the queens. Jive Motella is another of my favourites with its lilting beat. I also love Josefa, Noluthando and the ode to the township of KwaMakhutha. But all the tracks have something to offer. Together with Thokozile, this is the best album by Mahlatini and the Queens, one that ought to appeal beyond the boundaries of the World Music category. Simon Mahlatini passed away some years ago but his music lives on and this album, the aforementioned Thokozile and the Best Of collection are the places to start investigating these talents that shone so brightly beneath the southern cross.

Average customer rating: Your ticket to an enchanted world

Queens of African Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Music Club ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003QG4 Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

1. Akwaba - Angelique Kidjo
2. Awuthele Kancane - Mahotella Queens
3. 8/10 - Mbilia Bel
4. Tsy Kivy - Tarika
5. Mutombo - Tshala Muana
6. Farafina Dambe - Nahawa Doumbia
7. Lok' Dance - Soukous Stars
8. Soman - Amy Koita
9. Djorolen - Oumou Sangare
10. Christiana - Oumou Dioubate
11. Legends - Yvonne Chaka Chaka
12. Oukaladado - Nayanka Bell

Customer Reviews:

Your ticket to an enchanted world.......2000-02-22

Joyous rhythms and wonderful voices threaded with African tradition and youthful innovation... Let these queens take you where no woman has taken you before :)

Average customer rating: South African musical royalty

Best of Mahotella Queens: Township Idols Mahotella Queens Manufacturer: Wrasse Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Mahotella Queens King of the Groaners The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Women of the World Rough Guide to the Music of South Africa ASIN: B00009ATIO Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

1. Malaika
2. Amabhongo
3. Matsole a Banana (Female Soldiers)
4. Jive Motella
5. I'm in Love With a Rastaman
6. Stop Crime
7. Women of the World
8. I'm Not Your Good Time Girl
9. Ifa Lenkosana [Heir to Wealth]
10. Kumnyama Endlini [It's Dark in the House]
11. Umculo Kawupheli (No End to Music)
12. Zibuyile Nonyaka (Things Have Happened This Time)
13. Uthuli Lwezichwe (Dance Up a Dust Storm)
14. Mbaqanga
15. Thina Siyakhanyisa (Bringing the Lights)
16. Josefa
17. Gazette
18. Senon-Nori (Porcupine!)
19. Sebai- Bai (Spinster)
20. Dilika Town Hall

Album Description

The Mahotella Queens are indeed musical royalty, not only in their native South Africa, where they helped to create on of the nation's fundamental sounds, but also around the world, where they have done about a much as anyone in the past 15 years to popularize African music. 20 track best of! Wrasse. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

South African musical royalty.......2004-04-21

Simon Mahlatini and the Mahotella Queens started making music in the 1960s and in the next decade they became one of South Africa's most popular groups. The Queens recorded on their own and with Mahlatini whose gravely voice serves as the perfect counterpoint to their exuberant vocal harmonies. This style of music is called Mbaqanga, a rhythmic dance-friendly style of pop. They sing about the style on the catchy track with that title which is one of my favorites. Other great hits include Malaika, the lilting Jive Motella with its rousing vocals, Rastaman with its reggae influence, Thina Siyakhanyisa, Josefa and Dilika Town Hall. There is plenty of variety within their township pop style. With their huge recorded output, this Best Of compilation only scratches the surface but it does contain a number of their greatest evergreen hits. The tunes are catchy, the harmonies exquisite and the interplay between Mahlatini's deep voice and the Queens' high register makes for marvelous dramatic tension. This music is guaranteed to make you happy! I also recommend their albums Thokozile and Mbaqanga, both classic works that are packed with great songs.

Average customer rating: Uniting Women Earth Wide...

Women of the World Mahotella Queens Manufacturer: © 1993 Shanachie Entertainment Corp. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jive Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Mahotella Queens The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Best of Mahotella Queens: Township Idols The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Vol. 2 Long Walk to Freedom ASIN: B000000E35 Release Date: 1993-06-30

Tracks:

1. Women Of The World
2. Mbube
3. Africa
4. Dilika Town Hall
5. Malaika
6. Kukhona Intombi
7. I Shall Be Released
8. Homeless
9. Thoko
10. I'm Not Your Good Time Girl
11. Amabhongo
12. Don't Be Late For Heaven
13. Sabolana
14. Isilingo Sesoka

Customer Reviews:

Uniting Women Earth Wide..........2000-12-25

This music is a celebration of womenhood. It transcends any cultural barriers that we may place around one another. Reminding women that we are all one.The pains and pleasures of our love have no racial or ethnic fences. It reminds all of us that our emotions are the fiber that unite our lives. The amazing range that these beautiful queens can voice will send your heart to a happy place. The song themes are as contemporary now as they were when this was recorded. This is a classic of African music, and these singers can be compared to the divas from the United States such as Aretha Franklin,or Diana Ross. Definitely a good pick for anyone who is down to earth and can appreciate goodness and beauty.

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The Kings and Queens of Township Jive: Modern Roots of the Indestructible Beat of Soweto Various Artists Manufacturer: Earthworks [Virgin] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000IPTD Release Date: 1995-12-01

Tracks:

1. Mubi Umakhelwane - Abafana Baseqhudeni
2. Six Mabone - Lulu Masilela
3. Okwami Okwezeandla - Mbazo
4. Bophumthwalo - Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens
5. Platform - Thomas Phale
6. Mantombazane - Soul Brothers
7. Sadlula Thina - Abafana Baseqhudeni
8. Marabi Bell 800 - West Nkosi
9. Dragon Special - Thomas Phale
10. Izingubo Ezimhlophe - Mahotella Queens
11. Jive Makgona - Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens
12. Bayeza - Soul Brothers
13. Sindiza Emoyeni - Mahotella Queens
14. Chillis 500 - West Nkosi
15. Vusumuzi - Mahotella Queens
16. Big Daddy - Thomas Phale

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The Very Best of Mahotella Queens Mahotella Queens Manufacturer: Manteca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Best of Mahotella Queens: Township Idols Women of the World Rhythm and Art South African Legends The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo ASIN: B000ANXLZS Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. Sibuyile
2. Re Ya Dumedisa
3. Nina Majuba
4. Ngasebenza Ngedwa
5. Bazobuya
6. Gazzette
7. Melodi Ya Lla
8. Umthakathi
9. Mantsentse
10. Thokozile
11. Jive Motella
12. Josefa
13. Lilizela Mlilizeli
14. Uyavutha Umlilo

Average customer rating: Antidepressant The Queens in English, not bad at all

Rhythm and Art Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Africa | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Africa | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Mahotella Queens ASIN: B000000DWR Release Date: 1990-05-21

Tracks:

1. Won't You Please Sing Along
2. I'm In Love With A Rastaman
3. Makhomabaji
4. Stick To Your Roots
5. Sing This Song
6. Pray The Good Lord
7. God Is On Your Side

Customer Reviews:

Antidepressant.......2006-10-09

I've had this album since I heard the group at the Frog Island Festival in Ypsilanti, MI. It's fabulous and timeless. I've worn out my tape and bought the CD today.

The harmonies are breathtaking. The beat is compellingly dance-able. Fascinating accents. We know music effects mood. This album bestows an infectious sense of "All is well with the world, never mind whatever you're going through, come dance!" (which is amazing considering that Apartheid seemed an insurmountable evil during the height of this group's popularity in South Africa). My children even think this album is cool.

It's a jewel in my music collection.

The Queens in English, not bad at all.......2003-05-16

Fans of great South African music need no introduction to the Mahotella Queens. Simply put thier music is uplifting in any language. Here, instead of their usual Zulu tunes, they take a stab at the English language market. With their ever-present partner Malanthini the groaner (RIP), they do an English version of their hit "Kazet" entiled "Won't You Sing Along." The real masterpiece here are the final tunes "Pray the Good Lord/God Is On Our Side" (they kind of blend into each other for good effect). Very uplifting, no matter what you believe. Only minor drawback is that it is clear that they are not accustomed to singing in English and the lyrics come off as a trifle stilted in some places, but overall it's a good effort and a fine intro for novices of S/A music.

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Thokozile Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens Manufacturer: Caroline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DQBB Release Date: 1993-03-26

Tracks:

1. Thokozile [Praise/Be Happy]
2. Lilizela Mlilizeli [Ululate/Applaud]
3. Sibuyile [We Are Back]
4. Nina Majuba [You Pigeons]
5. I Wanna Dance [*]
6. Uyavutha Umlilo [Music Inferno -- Hot Music in the Club]
7. Sengikala Ngiyabaleka [Crying and Running Away]
8. Izulu Liyaduduma [Thunderstorm]

Average customer rating: Classic Mbaqanga Jive

Marriage Is a Problem Mahotella Queens Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jive Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Africa | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Africa | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000006JC3 Release Date: 1991-03-12

Tracks:

1. Selailai (Attractive Woman)
2. Mokoka (Stamina)
3. Ba Bakoto (The Right Ones)
4. Dikhomo (Cattle)
5. Leselesele (A Thief)
6. Jive Makhona (Makhona Dance)
7. Mantshi (A Lot Of)
8. Kgarebe Tsaga Mothusi (Mothusi's Daughter)
9. Thonthodi (A Litter)
10. Nyalo Ea Tshwenya (Marriage Is A Problem)

Customer Reviews:

Classic Mbaqanga Jive.......2005-09-08

Before I give you a review of this wonderful recording, a little history: Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens were formed in 1963 at Gallo Studios; Mahlathini was the King of the Groaners, the Queens studio singers at Gallo for many popular artists (leader of the Queens, Hilda Tloubatla, also recorded tracks for the S.A.B.C. (South African Broadcasting Corporation) in the 1950's. After just eight years together with the backing band, the one and only Makgona Tsohle Band, the group split and a group of four understudies starting recording with fellow group Abafana Baseqhudeni under the Mahotella name - they produced one album, "Izibani Zomgqashiyo" of 1977 but Mbaqanga fans refused to buy the product. The original Queens, Hilda Tloubatla, Nobesuthu Shawe, Mildred Mangxola, Joyce Makhanya, Paulina Zulu and Thoko Nontsontwa (only the first four are shown on the album cover) rejoined Mahlathini and this album was the result.

"Marriage Is A Problem", sung in Sotho rather than Zulu, is a marvellous piece of work, with such classic tunes included; "Kgarebe Tsaga Mothusi", later recorded as "Thuntswane Basadi", features Mahlathini doing what he does best - growling! - whilst the last track "Nyalo Ea Tshwenya" features the Queens performing alone. The lyrics say "Marriage is a big problem, we thought we couldn't return but we have... we are touring all over the place, promoting our music."

As a bonus, the track "Mantshi" is a non-vocal track by the Makgona Tsohle Band, with a wonderful accordian lead, with the late Marks Mankwane, Joseph Makwela and Vivien Ngubane providing excellent guitar rhythm. A great "jive-tastic" album featuring THE professionals in Mbaqanga music.

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