History of Township [Import]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 8, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Import [Generic]
• ASIN: B00005IC09
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,691 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Zulu Piano Medley No. 1, Pt. 1

2. Rea Gae (We Are Going Home)

3. Mbube (The Lion)

4. Khala Zo'me (Cry Until the Tears Dry Up)

5. Meadowlands

6. Unomeva (A Wasp)

7. Jikela Emaweni (Turn Around to the Cliffs)

8. Nomathemba (A Woman's First Name)

9. Ufikizolo (He Only Arrived Yesterday)

10. Something New in Africa

11. Goli Kwela

12. Uile Ngoan'a Batho (Our Child Is Gone)

13. Diepkloof Ekhaya (Diepkloof, My Home)

14. Thulandvile (Keep Quiet, I've Heard You)

15. Umbuzi (The Goat)

16. Msenge (The Milktree)

17. Ulova (A Loafer)

18. Midnight Ska

19. Mr. Music

20. Mama Thula (Mother, Keep Quiet!)

See all 28 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

UK compilation documents the growth of township music through the apartheid years. Every major genre is illustrated with original long unavailable recordings from the most famous artists (as well as a few who have dropped off into undeserved obscurity). 28 tracks including, Thomas Mabiletsa, Royal Players, Jazz Danglers, Four Yanks, Boyoyo Boys and more. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars South African "jive" and other rare music, August 13, 2001

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This review is from: History of Township (Audio CD)

An outstanding collection of rare early South African pop, including some classic swing-flavored "jive" tunes and "kwela" (pennywhistle) tunes. This disc spans from 1939 to 1981, and includes early work by later well-known bands such as the Mahotella Queens (in 1967!), but it's the 'Fifties-era jive stuff that makes this special. It's hard to find and out of fashion, but really, really catchy! Highly recommended album with generous amounts of music and informative liner notes.