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Voices of Southern Africa

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If you like the Mbube acapella sounds of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, then you'll love this. At times I wondered how they could get the sound from only 3 members! It's amazing.

Unlike Ladysmith, they also add a bit of instrumentation (percussion) in some songs which fills the sound quite a bit.

Ratings tend to be inflated on Amazon, but this album of a Zimbabwe a cappella trio, who now study and reside in Austria, is truly outstanding. Insingizi, like the older, famous ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo, sing in the mbube style, which has become increasingly popular since the 1940s. Here is a trio that sounds twice their number, with beautiful, well-crafted renditions of songs; they at times include drumming and shakers. Most songs are of religious or moral nature. Their rich baritone chorus and harmony to the lead tenor provide happy listening. The sound quality is absolutely perfect.

African rhythms done mostly acapella, with drums in a few pieces. The group sings lovely songs with sweet voices in the language that speaks with "clicks". The album is also called "Spirit of Africa" under a Canadian distributor.

This CD is both, breathtaking and inspiring. I had tried to buy this particular CD locally several times, but they were out of it. Yesterday, I got the last one in stock. From Zimbabwe, these young men have richness of talent and voice. It's an absolute must for your music library if you love the musical sounds of Africa.