The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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Whether they are singing hymns or secular songs, Ladysmith Black Mambazo always raise their voices in glorious harmony. They are the unmatched masters of the South African a cappella form known as isicathamiya or mbube, and this CD demonstrates their vocal prowess. The Zulu songs are ornamented by trills, yips, humming, and tra-la-las and punctuated by the rhythmic clicks that are particular to the language. The English-language songs instruct and advise on the fine moral points of human relationships. While the mbube song form lends a certain similarity to the pieces, this group is so good that the music never seems redundant, and the generous selection of 16 songs seems to go by too quickly. --Jeff Grubb

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Average customer rating: The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo What Mambazo means not as good as expected Interesting but........... Beautiful music

The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Ladysmith Black Mambazo Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Vol. 2 Long Walk to Freedom Voices from Heaven African Spirit The Warner Brothers Collection ASIN: B000000DXI Release Date: 1992-06-22

Tracks:

1. Izithembiso Zenkosi
2. Kubi Ukungalaleli
3. Uphi Umhlobo
4. Yimani
5. Silgugu Isiphambano
6. Limnandi Izulu
7. Ayanqikaza Amagwala
8. That's Why I Choose You
9. Isimanga Salomhlaba
10. Ungikhumbule
11. Amafutha Esibane
12. Udla Nge'nduku Zabanye
13. Lifikile Ivangeli
14. Pauline
15. Induku Zethu
16. Isono Sami Sentombi

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Whether they are singing hymns or secular songs, Ladysmith Black Mambazo always raise their voices in glorious harmony. They are the unmatched masters of the South African a cappella form known as isicathamiya or mbube, and this CD demonstrates their vocal prowess. The Zulu songs are ornamented by trills, yips, humming, and tra-la-las and punctuated by the rhythmic clicks that are particular to the language. The English-language songs instruct and advise on the fine moral points of human relationships. While the mbube song form lends a certain similarity to the pieces, this group is so good that the music never seems redundant, and the generous selection of 16 songs seems to go by too quickly. --Jeff Grubb

Customer Reviews:

The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.......2007-06-27

This CD brings an uplifting spirit to the listener. My husband enjoys the crisp sound of voices in unison and harmony. We found this music quite enjoyable. You can feel the spirituality of the musicians as they bring you each note.

What Mambazo means.......2007-04-19

Mambazo means "Ox" in Zulu--NOT axe. This explains one of the first reviewers who mistakenly wondered why the group would have such a violent tone to their group name.

Oh, and I really enjoy this group!

not as good as expected.......2007-03-19

This wasn't as good as I had hoped. Not enough upbeat selections.

Interesting but..................2007-03-03

This is very interesting music.
Sound quality is very good.
What i didn't like is that most of the tracks are very simillar - if you would skip between tracks you wouldn't notice that the track was changed.

Beautiful music.......2006-06-27

This group makes music beautiful, peaceful and soulful. So calming and precious.

Average customer rating: Mambazo and God Voices of Gold Excellent and powerful music Rich, complex melodies woven with great expertise.

The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Vol. 2 Ladysmith Black Mambazo Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Long Walk to Freedom The Warner Brothers Collection Voices from Heaven Shaka Zulu ASIN: B00000DBV8 Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

1. Uligugu Lami
2. Nkosi Yami Ngabusiswa
3. Limnandi Evangeli
4. Igazi Lemihlatshelo
5. Woza Emthonjeni
6. Ngingahlanzwa Ngani Na
7. Homeless
8. Ujesu Wami
9. Vuka Jona Sithandaze
10. Ulwandle Oluncgwele
11. Uzube Nami Baba
12. We, Nhliziyo Yami
13. Zintombi
14. Mangosuthu
15. Siyawadinga Amandla
16. Khayelihle Khaya Lami

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo, South Africa's instantly recognizable vocal group, follow up their immensely popular Best Of collection with a set of songs from throughout their 40-album, 25-year career. With a voice that teases and tickles one moment then rises in inspiration the next, Joseph Shabalala leads Ladysmith Black Mambazo, their voices joining in immaculate a cappella harmony as they sing glorious gospel tunes in their native languages of Zulu and Xhosa. They also revisit one of the songs that launched them into international fame on Paul Simon's Graceland album. "Homeless" is performed without Simon's help here and they've made it all their own. This is a fine collection of material from the group and features many songs never before released in the U.S. --Jeff Grubb

Customer Reviews:

Mambazo and God.......2006-11-27

I really wish there were a site with English translations for those who do not understand isiZulu. Ladysmith Black Mambazo's music puts your soul very close to God with their hymns and praise songs. A to Z, their music is soothing, reassuring and re-affirming. You'd do well to own this piece of Heaven.

Voices of Gold.......2002-11-22

I have had the pleasure of both owning 2 of their records and having heard them in concert. The harmony and beauty of the voices is food for the soul. As good as any choir or small group I have ever heard. This album and the Warner Bros Collection are my favorites.

Excellent and powerful music.......1999-06-05

Fans of world music, traditional hymns, minimalism, and linguistics will love this album. The best track is mislabeled however--the song printed as "Vuka Jona Sithandaze" is in fact called "Uphi Umhlobo" and was released as track 3 on the 1st Best-of album. I can only guess it appears here in error. No matter, since you'll want to play this track 400 times.

Rich, complex melodies woven with great expertise........1999-01-18

Ladysmith Black Mambazo is an extremely talented group of vocalists whose intricate, uplifting harmonies seem to be excecuted with great ease. The fluidity and rich depth of each member's voice comlement the overall beauty and peace which each piece conveys. I can't say enough about this CD!

Average customer rating:

The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo: The Star and the Wiseman Ladysmith Black Mambazo Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000I2I5 Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

1. The Star And The Wiseman
2. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes - Paul Simon
3. Swing Low Sweet Chariot
4. Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Dolly Parton
5. I Disagreed
6. Everything Is So Stupid
7. Homeless
8. Vulan' Amasango
9. Abezizwe Ngeke Bayiqede
10. Sibezwa Bekhuluma
11. Chain Gang - Lou Rawls
12. Yibolabafana
13. We Nhiziyo Yami
14. Siligugu Isiphambano
15. Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain
16. Ngelekele
17. Wonke Amehlo Azokumbona
18. With God, Everything Is Possible
19. Liph' Iqiniso
20. World In Union 95

Average customer rating:

Africa -Never Stand Still -The Best of Ellipsis Arts Oliver Mtukdzi , Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited , Les Tetes Brulees , Gabriel Omolo and His Apollo Komesha , Oumou Sangare , Chief Doctor Sikiru Ayinde Barrister & Africa's International Music , Ladysmith Black Mambazo , Abdel Gadir Salim All Stars , Papa Wemba , and Stella Chiweshe & The Earthquake Manufacturer: Ellipsis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BVTWCA

Product Description

Africa -Never Stand Still -The Best of Ellipsis Arts // 1. Ndiri Bofu - Oliver Mtukdzi 2. Mhondoro - Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited 3. Za Ayi Neyi - Les Tetes Brulees 4. Wed Today Divorce Tomorrow - Gabriel Omolo and His Apollo Komesha 5. Ah Ndiya - Oumou Sangare 6. Refined Fuji Garbage - Chief Doctor Sikiru Ayinde Barrister & Africa's International Music Ambassadors 7. Ngingenwe Emoyeni - Ladysmith Black Mambazo 8. Bassama - Abdel Gadir Salim All Stars 9. M'Fono Yami - Papa Wemba 10. Sawura Wako - Stella Chiweshe & The Earthquake 11. Eh Zalahy - Tarika Sammy 12. Milouda - Bellemou and Gana E Maghnaoui 13. Allah Ma Diana - Le Zagazougou 14. Six Mabone - Lulu Masilela

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Spirit of South Africa: The Very Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Ladysmith Black Mambazo Manufacturer: Nascente ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JB0X Release Date: 1999-04-27

Tracks:

1. Homeless
2. Hello My Baby
3. Kangivumanga [I Disagreed]
4. Lelilungelo Elakho
5. Nomathemba
6. Nkosi Yamakhosi
7. Sisesiqhingini
8. Zithi Nqonqonqo
9. Liph' Iqiniso
10. Inhlelemtombi
11. Nansi Imali
12. Izinto Ziyavuma
13. Uthando Olungaka
14. Zintombi
15. Awu Wemadoda
16. Vulani Amasango
17. Yanda Yabeletha
18. Akehlulek' Ubaba

Album Details

The Zulu a Cappella Singing Group Ladysmith Black Mambazo have Met with Huge Worldwide Success Since Performing with Paul Simon on Graceland. This Superb Collection Spans their Recording Career from the Early Days to their Smooth Modern Sound. Featuring the Songs Homeless, Hello My Baby, Kangivumanga and More.

Average customer rating:

Very Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Ladysmith Black Mamb Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEMMO Release Date: 1999-10-12

Average customer rating:

Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Vol. 1 Ladysmith Black Mambazo Manufacturer: Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000IBBL Release Date: 1998-12-21

Tracks:

1. Izithembiso Zenkosi
2. Kubi Ukungalaleli
3. Uphi Umhlobo
4. Yimani
5. Silgugu Isiphambano
6. Limnandi Izulu
7. Ayanqikaza Amagwala
8. That's Why I Choose You
9. Isimanga Salomhlaba
10. Ungikhumbule
11. Amafutha Esibane
12. Udla Nge'nduku Zabanye
13. Lifikile Ivangeli
14. Pauline
15. Induku Zethu
16. Isono Sami Sentombi

Average customer rating:

The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Vol. 2 Ladysmith Black Mambazo Manufacturer: Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000I5UB Release Date: 1998-12-14

Tracks:

1. Uligugu Lami
2. Nkosi Yami Ngabusiswa
3. Limnandi Evangeli
4. Igazi Lemihlatshelo
5. Woza Emthonjeni
6. Ngingahlanzwa Ngani Na (What Will Purify Me?)
7. Homeless
8. Ujesu Wami
9. Vuka Jona Sithandaze
10. Ulwandle Olunggwele
11. Uzube Nami Baba
12. We, Nhliziyo Yami
13. Zintombi
14. Mangosuthu
15. Siyawadinga Amandla
16. Khayelihle Khaya Lami

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