Ladysmith Black Mambazo and friends [sound recording].
Material type:
MusicPublisher number: 7930183311-2 | Listen2Spoken language: English, Zulu Publication details: Macedonia, OH : Listen2 ; [New York] : Distributed by Razor & Tie Direct, p2012.Description: 2 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): | Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult CD
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Northport Library | CD | WORLD Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Available | 33111006112136 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This two-disc set is both a good introduction to Ladysmith Black Mambazo and conversely an unbalanced one. Founded in the 1960s by Joseph Shabalala (who continues to lead the group), the South African a cappella gospel ensemble has been delighting audiences all over the world for some 50 years now as a primary act, but Ladysmith Black Mambazo's public profile rests more on their collaborations with other performers, most notably Paul Simon, whose Graceland album, which prominently featured their backup vocals, was most people's real introduction to the group. Which is why this fun set is unbalanced -- it collects 30 of those collaborations done over the years with the likes of Simon, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Sarah McLachlan, Taj Mahal, and a host of others, and while there's no denying it all adds up to a great and joyful listen, it only tells one part of the Ladysmith Black Mambazo story, delightful as that part is. Highlights include "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" from Simon's Graceland (there's also a version of the song here done with Melissa Etheridge and Joe McBride), a wonderful take on Sam Cooke's "Chain Gang" by the late Lou Rawls, and an equally wonderful version of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions' "People Get Ready" from Phoebe Snow, but every track has the kind of bright spiritual soul that Ladysmith Black Mambazo bring to everything they do. ~ Steve Leggett
Compact discs.
Previously released material.
Principally popular music, in part from South Africa.
Knocking on heaven's door (with Dolly Parton) -- Weeping (with Josh Groban & Vusi Mahlasela) -- Homeless (with Paul Simon) -- Ain't no sunshine (with Des'ree) -- Diamonds on the soles of her shoes (with Paul Simon) -- Shosholoza (with Lucky Dube ... et al.) -- World in union (with PJ Powers) -- Passage to promise (with Andreas Vollenweider) -- Amazing grace ; Nearer my God to thee (with Emmylou Harris) -- Chain gang (with Lou Rawls) -- Rain rain beautiful rain (with Natalie Merchant) -- Jabulani (rejoice) (with the English Chamber Orchestra) -- Swing low sweet chariot (with China Black) -- Bread of heaven (Wales forever) (with Michael Ball, the Lianelli [i.e. Llanelli] Male Voice Choir & the Wales Squad Choir) -- Dlondlobala njalo (Soul Drummers mix) -- Homeless (with Sarah McLachlan) -- Diamonds on the soles of her shoes (with Melissa Etheridge & Joe McBride) -- Hello my baby (with Zap Mama) -- People get ready (with Phoebe Snow) -- Abezizwe (Uniting nations together) (D'Influence mix) -- Paradise road (with Jannie Moolman) -- One blood (with Mbongeni Ngema) -- Oh happy day (with Betty Griffin) -- River of dreams (with Bill Chapin [i.e. Champlin]) -- Mbube (with Taj Mahal) -- I'll take you there (with the Golden Gospel Singers) -- Inkanyezi nezazi (Spiral Staircase remix) -- Sohlabelela hosana (with Nana "Coyote" Motijoane) -- Angimboni ofana naye (with the SABC [Chamber] Choir) -- Mamizolo (with Women of Mambazo).
Sung in English and Zulu.