Rough Guide to the Music of South Africa

1. Nigizongena Kanjani - Izingqungqulu Zomhlaba

2. Nyamphemphe - Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens

3. Groovin' Jive No. 1 - Noise Khanyile & the Jo'Burg City Stars

4. House of Exile - Lucky Dube

5. Motherland - Yvonne Chaka Chaka

6. My Kind of Jazz - Tebogo

7. Meva - Spokes Mashiyane

8. Jive Township - African Jazz Pioneers

9. Yaze Yangala - Elite Swingsters

10. Celebration - Bheki Mseleku

11. Ungithatha Kanjani - West Nkosi

12. Udlame (Misbehaving Woman) - The Soul Brothers

13. Tsotsi - The Boyoyo Boys

14. Inkomo Zodwa - Miriam Makeba & the Skylarks

15. Mbube - Solomon Linda

16. Kangivumanga - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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Average customer rating: Good intro All the greats of the genre Music of the South Comes to Life! Rough Guide's South African Collection is a Good Start

The Rough Guide to South African Music Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Jive Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rough Guide to the Music of South Africa ASIN: B000001I1S Release Date: 1998-01-27

Tracks:

1. Nigizongena Kanjani - Izingqungqulu Zomhlaba
2. Nyamphemphe - Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens
3. Groovin' Jive No. 1 - Noise Khanyile & The Jo'burg City Stars
4. House Of Exile - Lucky Dube
5. Motherland - Yvonne Chaka Chaka
6. My Kind Of Jazz - Tebogo
7. Meva - Spokes Mashiyane
8. Jive Township - African Jazz Pioneers
9. Yaze Yangala - The Elite Swingsters
10. Celebration - Bheki Mseleku
11. Ungithatha Kanjani - West Nkosi
12. Udlame - Soul Brothers
13. Tsotsi - Boyoyo Boys
14. Inkomo Zodwa - Miriam Makeba & The Skylarks
15. Mbube - Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds
16. Kangivumanga - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Customer Reviews:

Good intro.......2004-05-24

Pretty decent CD. A good overview, but not fabulous. I suppose any compilation like this will not please all.

All the greats of the genre.......2003-05-02

If you are a fan of S/A music, this Cd will make your mouth water. If you don't have a clue, it's great introduction. All the greats (minus Hugh Masakela) are here. The Mahotella Queens make you want to stomp, Ladysmith Black Mambazo ring out like heavenly angels, and Miriam Makeba performs some early wonders with the Skylarks. The track "Grooving Jive" sums things up nicley. But hardcore fans of the music get a bonus with the inclusion of the tune that started it all, Solomon Linda's "Mbube" (1939) which has since mutated into "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." But enough of that, just get it and enjoy!

Music of the South Comes to Life!.......2002-03-06

This CD, yet another excellent compilation from the Rough Guide series, focuses on the musical traditions of South Africa, which have become fairly popular in the west in recent years. As one would expect, there is a track featuring the a cappella sounds of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and the heavenly voice of singer Miriam Makeba, but South African music is far more diverse than just that. There are such famous South African performers as the Soul Brothers, Boyoyo Boys and Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens, who all give excellent performances on this CD. Reggae has its roots in African traditions, and this becomes more appearent after you hear the South African reggae stylings of Lucky Dube. Jazz also has its roots in the African continent, and this can be seen in such songs as "Jive Township", "Yaze Yangala", "Celebration" and "Groovin Jive No. 1". All of these, while uniquely African, feature a jazzy groove which cannot be denied. If you listen to this CD, you'll find yourself dancing along to it yourself after a while. Its contaigous. Over all, this is an excellent CD, giving some insight into the diverse world of South African music today.

Rough Guide's South African Collection is a Good Start.......2000-12-31

The Music of South Africa, a Rough Guide product, offers a nice array of talents from this talent-rich country. This could be a good CD for those interetsed in exploring the styles and sounds of South Africa. If it further intrigues the listener, it can become a springboard for more collecting of the lisatner;s favorites. Lucky Dube showcases the reggae sound. Dube has several fine albums. Mahlathini and the Mahhotella Queens, Miriam Makeba, West Nkosi, the Soul Brothers, and the African Jazz Pioneers are legendary in their country. Spokes Mashinyane is the Chuck Berry of pennywhistle music. Like most collections, significant artiists are left out. A more expanded edition may want to include Ringo, Busi Mhlongo (one of the greatest voices on the planet), Stimila, Bayette, and a "kwaito" band. This collection is a very good sampling, however.

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Rough Guide to the Music of South Africa Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Jive Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Long Walk to Freedom Rough Guide to Latin Arabia The Rough Guide to South African Gospel The Rough Guide to the Music of Mexico Rough Guide to the Music of Madagascar ASIN: B000IJ7GNC Release Date: 2006-10-20

Tracks:

1. BUSI MHLONGO - Yehlisan'Umoya Ma-Afrika
2. MAHLATHINI & THE MAHOTELLA QUEENS - Umuntu Ngumuntu
3. CHICCO - Umagubane
4. YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA - UmQombothi
5. SOWETO STRING QUARTET - St Agnes And The Burning Train
6. SHIYANI NGCOBO - Yekanini
7. MIRIAM MAKEBA & THE SKYLARKS - Ndidliwe Zintaba
8. MTABHANE NDIMA - Thandabantu
9. SOUL BROTHERS - Mama Ka S'Bongile
10. LESEGO RAMPOLOKENG & THE KALAHARI SURFERS - Blue V's
11. LUCKY DUBE - Crying Games
12. OOM HANSIE - Waar's My Pyp?
13. NOTHEMBI - Akanamandl' Usathana
14. SOLOMON LINDA'S ORIGINAL EVENING BIRDS - Mbube
15. BIG VOICE JACK - Tsi Tsi No1
16. LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO - Wawukhona Yini E New York

Album Description

South Africa is one of the great powerhouses of African music with a recording industry that stretches back to the early 20 th century. From the lilting violins of the Soweto String Quartet to the African reggae of Lucky Dube, this all-new second edition of The Rough Guide To The Music of South Africa is a perfect introduction to the sounds of the rainbow nation.

Artists include - Busi Mhlongo, Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens, Chicco, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Soweto String Quartet, Shiyani Ngcobo, Miriam Makeba & The Skylarks, Mtabhane Ndima, Soul Brothers, Lesego Rampolokeng & The Kalahari Surfers, Lucky Dube, Oom Hansie, Nothembi, Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds, Big Voice Jack, Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Average customer rating: Absolutely enthralling! file under 'easy listening' More Good stuff from S/A As close to indespensible as a CD can be Excellent selections!

Rough Guide to South African Jazz Thelani AJB feat. West Nkosi Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tales of South African Jazz The Rough Guide to South African Gospel The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Rough Guide to Calypso & Soca South African Rhythm Riot ASIN: B00004RBXS Release Date: 2001-10-08

Tracks:

1. Nonto Sangoma - African Jazz Pioneers
2. Thaba Bosiu - Sipho Mabuse
3. African Marketplace - Abdullah Ibrahim
4. Tunji's Song - Chris McGregor's Brotherhood Of Breath
5. Cabbage And Roti - Deepak Ram
6. Mabarane - Sheer All Stars
7. Marabi Kwela - Thelani AJB
8. Siyavuya - Miriam Makeba/The Skylarks
9. Twelve Times Twelve - Jazz In Africa AKA Jazz Epistles
10. See You Later - Lemmy Special
11. Genes And Spirits - Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
12. Election Day Serenade - Pops Mohamed
13. Closer To The Source - Bheki Mseleku
14. UDF - Chris McGregor/The South African Exiles
15. Wait Awhile - Winston's Jive Mix-Up
16. You Think You Know Me - Ziim Ngqawana

Album Description

This Rough Guide explores the jazz scene of one of the world's greatest musical powerhouses. From the progressive 1960s, when many of South Africa's finest musicians were forced into exile by the constraints of apartheid, to the modern era and the sound of the new 'rainbow nation', it also takes in the great jazz era of the 1950s.

Artists include: Abdullah Ibrahim, Miriam Makeba, Pops Mohamed, Chris McGregor, Lemmy Special, African Jazz Pioneers, Sipho Mabuse and Bheki Mseleku

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely enthralling!.......2006-06-03

I seldom write reviews for Amazon because I don't have a lot of time, but this CD is one of the best I've heard in the past several years. I've enjoyed every single track--for me it's definitely the best of the 30 Rough Guide collections I've heard to date. Fifteen years ago, listening to a program about "African music" on NPR I started chasing what I'd heard -- and now I know it was South African. Reminds me a bit of modern Brazilian jazz. My ears are reveling in all these sounds and beats. I want more!

file under 'easy listening'.......2003-09-09

i made the mistake of thinking that this would be african music, but every time i play i swear it i swear it's just another jazz festival gathering. i am absolutely certain that there are more South African jazz musicians with character than are represented here. i would say if you like jazz, then sure, but if you're looking for good African music, check out the rough guides to Senegal & Gambia, Cape Verde (sweet!! bluesy and jazzy), or Music of Africa.

More Good stuff from S/A.......2003-05-02

Strictly speaking, this Cd isn't just S/A jazz but what is commonly known as "Township Jive, " the Jazz and R&B flavored music of South Africa's ghettoes. But whatever you call it, it's VERY good stuff and this Cd will please both initiates and longtime fans of the genre with its melodic and rhythmic selections. The selection with Miriam Makeba and her early group the Skylarks is particularly appealing. If you have this already, it's a good way to turn your friends to this wonderful genre of music. Show them what Paul Simon was talking about.

As close to indespensible as a CD can be.......2002-08-20

From first to last track, this CD is an outstanding collection of music which is either unavailable elsewhere, or very, very difficult to find (at least in Chicago). Every song on this collection is pure joy: South African pop sensibilities flavoring rich jazz. A tape of this CD is one of my steadfast driving partners, remaining in my car as other titles shuffle in and out. My only complaint is that there isn't more: I want another disk!

Excellent selections!.......2001-07-25

This CD is a must for anyone into Jazz music, from Contemporary Jazz to Classical, this album is one of a kind. With the various bands and sounds, you can get a good feel for what it might be like being in South Africa at a club enjoying a nice meal. With 16 songs on the album and a total of 73 minutes of playing time, you are bound to enjoy loads of fun and relaxation!

Average customer rating: The roots of so much South African popular music. Good introduction to the style!

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Tracks:

1. Namhla Niyabizwa - S.A.C. Choir
2. Bayahuba Abantwana - St. Moses Choir
3. Wadatshulwa - Amadodana Asempumaze
4. Zingandidakumbisa Na? - Amadodana Ase Wesile
5. Morena Boluka - Amagugu Odumu
6. Hamba Jona - Michael Nkole & His Apostles
7. Nkosi Baba Ngiyakuthanda - Ama-Nazaretha
8. Lefatshe La Dikhutsanyane - Vuyo Mokoena & Pure Magic
9. Tumelo - I.P.C.C.
10. Nkosi Yami Uze Ungikhumbule - Holy Brothers
11. Izindaba - 12 Apostles Church Choir
12. There's Room Enough - Kings Messengers Quartet
13. Hosanna Nkosi Yami - Davey Angels
14. Usizo Lwam' - Rebecca Malope
15. Ha Ba Tshela Jordane - Holy Cross Choir
16. Kenang Bohle - Rock Of Ages Temple Choir
17. Baba Wethu Singenile - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
18. Ha Batsela Nokeng Ea Jordane - Barorisi Ba Morena
19. Ka Lifu Laka - Z.C.C. Mukhukhu
20. Vuka John Sithandaze - Izikhova Ezimnqini
21. Alleluya - Bana Ba Lesedi
22. Wemngoma Lishonile - Holy Spirits Choir

Customer Reviews:

The roots of so much South African popular music........2004-08-30

Here are the groovy guitar riffs, the low groan of singers like Mahlatini to the high tremolo warble of Joseph Shambala leader of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
 South Africa is justly famous for its vocals, especially its group singing: ROUGH GUIDE TO SOUTH AFRICAN GOSPEL shows why and how.

Good introduction to the style!.......2003-08-28

I'm not, personally, a huge fan of the South African gospel/group vocal style... (Living in Berkeley in the 1980s, I kind of got overexposed to the secular version, exemplified by groups such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo, et al...) Still, I can recognize a class act when I see one, and this collection of harmonically rich, dense, soulful religious songs, sung primarily in Zulu and Sotho, is an excellent introduction to the genre. Drawing on the archives of several record labels, this concentrates mainly on recordings made in the 1980s and '90s, but also dips lightly into the '60s and '70s, when the music was going through a period of intense development and modernization. If you like the style, or you're just curious what it's all about, this is a fine disc to try out.

Average customer rating: Paul Simon + The Lion King native roots

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Tracks:

1. Malume
2. Ogandaganda
3. Indawo Yokulala
4. Mshoza
5. Mama Ka S'bongile
6. Isiphiwo
7. Akabongi
8. Uthando
9. Buya Mama Wami
10. Hluphekile
11. Heyi Wena
12. Isigebengu
13. Indaba
14. Ujaheni
15. Umshado
16. Idlozi
17. Amanikiniki
18. Ibhadi Lami
19. Isigilamkhuba
20. Intombi Yami

Customer Reviews:

Paul Simon + The Lion King.......2004-11-23

I hope my title doesn't offend - Paul Simon and the Lion King are two things that I thought of after first listening to this CD, given my limited exposure to South African music. It does have a unique sound with great musicianship. There are many interesting details in the music. I suspect on repeated listenings (I'm on #7 about now) I will like this music even more. I recommend this CD.

native roots.......2003-12-29

exporsure to apache influcence with afro/keltic make this very worthwhile

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