Mbaqanga

Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens

1991/1992: Gallo Music Productions/Polygram Records/Verve World 314 511 780-2

1. Mbaqanga
2. Vuya
3. Bayeza
4. Umasihlalisane
5. Jive Motella
6. Thonthodi
7. Hayi Kabi
8. Stop Crying
9. Bon Jour
10. Josefa
11. Noluthando
12. Kwa Makhutha

A bit repetitious, as much southern African rhythmic music can be, but it’s also catchy. “Josefa” has a fine, ringing start that makes me look up and ahead with anticipation of great things to come.

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Comments © 2005 Mark Ellis Walker, except as noted, and no claim is made to the images and quoted lyrics.