Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Ulwandle Oluncgwele (1987/2013)
Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Title: Ulwandle Oluncgwele
Year Of Release: 2013
Label: Gallo Record Company
Genre: African Folk, Afro-Pop, Worldbeat
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 38:28
Total Size: 247 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist: Title: Ulwandle Oluncgwele
Year Of Release: 2013
Label: Gallo Record Company
Genre: African Folk, Afro-Pop, Worldbeat
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 38:28
Total Size: 247 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
01. Izithembiso Zenkosi (3:27)
02. Limnandi Izulu (2:58)
03. Ulwandle Lungcwele (3:25)
04. Sishumayel' Ivangeli (3:19)
05. Siphuma Emnqamlezweni (3:16)
06. Nkosi Yami Ngabusiswa (4:16)
07. Ayanqikaza Amagwala (3:14)
08. Baba No Mama (3:03)
09. Khayelihle Khaya Lam' (2:43)
10. Lifikile Ivangeli (3:19)
11. Woza Emthonjeni (2:38)
12. Vukani Sihambe Zingelosi (2:50)
A relatively early release by the supergroup from South Africa, Ulwandle Oluncgwele makes use of the same style of Zulu mbube that Shabalala's group has always used. It is a stirring sort of sound that emerges from the doubled techniques of call and response along with the synchronized vocals that have made the group famous. It is quite a good album, though mildly slow in points (at least for those that don't speak the Zulu language and, thus, have nothing semantic to process); the style is such a stunning display of virtuosity in its own way that one can hardly help but to enjoy the album, at least at some level.