South African Legends

Putumayo Presents (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: April 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B00004SBZ4
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,173 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #6 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > Africa
  • #7 in Music > World Music > Africa > South Africa
  • #41 in Music > World Music > Africa > General AAS

Track Listings

1. Idlozi - Soul Brothers

2. Mbaqanga - Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens

3. Kuyobanjani Na? - Vusi Mahlasela

4. Mbube - Mahotella Queens

5. Mazuzu - West Nkosi

6. Chileshe - Hugh Masekela

7. My Game - Lucky Dube

8. Gijim'beke - Johnny Clegg & Juluka

9. Umhome - Miriam Makeba

10. Abantwana Basethempeleni - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Editorial Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Outstanding!, November 1, 2002

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Erin (Ann Arbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: South African Legends (Audio CD)

I am thrilled to have come across this album while in a Borders Bookstore one night. I had never really listened to African music before and this album just blew me away! I love it more than anything and can't play it enough! It's- fun, bouncy, happy, dance-able music that will make you smile and will wash your cares away. There are also a few somewhat melancholy, reflective songs on the album too but this does not in any way bring the album's theme of joviality down in the slightest. It is a very emotional and spirtual album that will make you feel good all over. Every song on this album is fantastic! I am now hooked on African music and (thanks to Putamayo), will be adding more and more of this wonderful continents' musical treasures to my collection. If you like- happy, upbeat, emotional African music that you can dance to, this is the album to have!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Journey Through Africa, September 29, 2000

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Matthew M. Yau "Voracious reader" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: South African Legends (Audio CD)

If you listen to Miriam Makeba or Johnny Clegg, you might want to pay very special attention to <<South African Legends>>. The music is not something you will encounter and tune into radio. In fact, you won't be able to appreciate the music until you change your attitude (about the music). One has to look for the underlying textures and levels of music. Pay attention to the beat underneath. The music will touch your soul. Imagine yourself wandering through the safari and conquering the nature in Africa. A brilliant recording!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good music for the soul, July 7, 2000

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Andrea Orozco Arriagada (Santiago,Chile) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: South African Legends (Audio CD)

Here we have a good taste selection of the big offer of music from the African Continent... the music have textures, that can make us travel trough our minds to another places. Recomendable for those who want to open their ears to another experiences