| Catalogue Number | EUCD2264 |
| Street Date | 01/03/2010 |
| Barcode | 5019396226425 |
A great variety in styles and instrumentations, from the very traditional to modern instruments, with powerful drumming and multipart singing. A glorious album presenting the greatest exponents of African music.
This double CD presents 30 of Africa’s finest and best known vocal groups, both accompanied and acappella, starting off with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Other groups are: Mzikayifani Buthelezi, Derrick Ndzimande, The King Star Brothers, Amahlokoloko, Laduma, Isabelo, Amaduduzo, Genesisi Endlu Nkulu and many more. The album contains a variety of styles such as Mbube (Zulu), [...]
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An excellent collection of traditional drumming and songs of the ancient peoples of southern Africa. Bushmen hunting songs, Zulu war cries, Xhosa healing songs, Venda drumming, Nguni drumming and more. Lots of info and explanations to each of the 31 tracks in the richly illustrated colour booklet. Total playing time: 1 hour, 17 minutes.
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Reggae itself has its roots in West African music and in African-American rhythm and blues. African Reggae has largely carried on the tradition planted in 1980 by Bob Marley. The sound is fresh and lively and identifies stars of African Reggae like the great Lucky Dube and Slaves. The lyrics embrace controversial social topics.
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