Various Artists
Best of African Mbube (CD)

EUCD2643

A lovely and varied collection of the most beautiful and inspiring traditional songs and new compositions from Zimbabwe and South Africa. Intricate rhythms; energy driven, engaging songs and a beauty and enthusiasm that is unrivalled. Sung in beautiful close harmony, a cappella and with instrumental accompaniments. Info about each of the songs.

Track listing:

Summertime – Black Umfolosi (T. Dube, arr. Black Umfolosi) - 4:00
Mama – Insingizi (Dumisani Ramadu Moyo) - 3:13
Umkhumbi Ka Noah – Afrika Mamas (music & lyr. Sister Zungu, arr. Afrika Mamas) - 5:13
Izindaba – Amadaduzo (Daniel Mgudlwa) - 3:30
Nkosi Sikelela – Black Umfolosi (trad. gospel, arr. S. Moyo/T. Dube) - 2:40
Amasango – Insingizi (Blessings Nqo Nkomo) - 3:16
Kuphelile – Blessings Nqo (Blessings Nqo Nkomo) - 3:21
Helele Mama – IYASA (Nkululeko Innocent Dube) - 2:03
Basitshelile – Insingizi (Dumisani Ramadu Moyo) - 3:36
Wangenza – Afrika Mamas (music & lyr. Patricia Bhe Shandu, arr. Afrika Mamas) - 3:09
Ayikho Indela – Amadaduzo (Daniel Mgudlwa) - 4:31
Halala – Insingizi (Dumisani Ramadu Moyo) - 3:20
Imbube – Black Umfolosi (anon., arr. S. Moyo) - 4:18
Tonny – Afrika Mamas (music & lyr. Sibongile Nkosi/Ntombifuthi Lushaba, arr. Afrika Mamas) - 7:20
Africa – Insingizi (Dumisani Ramadu Moyo) - 3:27
Umlilo – Amadaduzo (Daniel Mgudlwa) - 4:01
Amadolo – Blessings Nqo Nkomo (Gospel, arr. Blessings Nqo Nkomo) - 2:23
Uzulibonge – Afrika Mamas (music & lyr. Ntombifuthi Lushaba, arr. Afrika Mamas) - 3:24
Mtshumayeli – Insingizi (Dumisani Ramadu Moyo) - 3:52
Shosholoza – Black Umfolosi (B. Phuti, arr. Sotsha Moyo) - 3:49

Published: 2016

Genre: Africa & Percussion & Didgeridoo
Label: Arc Music