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This is truly an amazing compilation. Juluka's(Johnny Clegg and Sipho Mchunu) first album : "Universal Men" has to have been a defining moment in the history of world music. They successfully blended two totally different languages and music styles into a unique sound, living within a system that struggled to keep cultures separated, in Apartheid South Africa.
They suffered bannings and censorship,their music spread by word of mouth and live performance(the regime controlled all radio and TV), breaking through with their second album "African Litany".

Here's an opportunity to buy an album which contains some(ONLY SOME) of the best of : "Universal Men", "African Litany", "Ubuhle Bemvelo", "Work For All", "Scatterlings" and others. Also check out Savuka(a continuation of Juluka sound), Cleggs subsequent band, and his solo album : "New World Survivor", as well as unique, pioneer SA groups : "Amampondo" and " Tananas".

Want all to know it is ludicrous that it is so hard to find Juluka cd's in the USA, when they are so easily and cheaply available from South Africa and Europe(not as cheap as SA). Do yourself a favour, do some surfing and get what you need brand new !

ON MY LAST VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA I WAS KNOCKED OUT BY THIS AMAZING MUSIC. WHAT THESE GUYS WENT THROUGH UNDER THE OLD REGIME TO GET THEIR MUSIC PLAYED MAKES IT ALL THE MORE SPECIAL. IT WAS VERY INFLUENTIAL WITH PAUL SIMON WHEN HE PRODUCED GRACELANDS. IF THERE WERE A 6TH STAR I'D GIVE IT THAT TOO.

I can't tell you how how much I love the song "Scatterlings of Africa." I heard it in the early 1980's and have love it for about 25 years.

This is an awesome album. I am someone who is not terribly familiar with music from Africa, and it has been accessible and enjoyable. The only reason I gave it for stars was because I didn't like the last couple of tracks. Other that those two, it is a great CD.