The indestructible Beat Of Soweto CD Vol 2 Thunder Before The Storm (1987) Afro

Description: Thunder Before Dawn: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 2 Part of the series on Earthworks of current urban township-style songs from South Africa, Thunder Before Dawn is the second volume, overall a very nice collection of works, predominantly in Zulu, from Soweto. Quite possibly the main highlight of the album is the music from Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo, a South African supergroup comprised of Mahlathini, the quintessential groaner, the Mahotella Queens, and Marks Mankwane's Makgona Tsohle Band. The other nice surprise is the accordion work of Johnson Mkhalali. To find out what's been happening in South Africa as far as music is concerned (before the end of apartheid, that is), this series is key. User Reviews Track Listing 1 Utshwala Begazati Amaswazi Emvelo / Mahlathini 03:48 2 Thuto Ke Senotlolo Mahlathini 03:37 3 Amazimuzimu Dilika 03:04 4 Wakwami 02:57 5 Sunshine Boots 03:05 6 Phumani Endlini Jozi 03:39 7 Kwa Volondiya Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo 03:15 8 Vula Bops 03:21 9 Jambula Mfana Amaswazi Emvelo 04:02 10 Siwuhambile Umhlaba Amaswazi Emvelo / Mahlathini 04:45 11 Ngasebenza Ngedwa Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo 02:37 12 Motshile Malombo 04:33 13 Thandaza 03:13 Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant and electrifying beats of Soweto with this CD release titled "Thunder Before Dawn: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 2". Featuring an array of talented artists, this album is a must-have for anyone who loves Afro-Pop, African Traditions, World Music, Rock or Pop. Experience the magic of the 1980s era as you listen to this near-mint CD, which comes in a standard jewel case and has a multicoloured design. With a run time of 2754 seconds, this studio recording is perfect for music lovers who want to groove to the beat. Don't miss out on the chance to own this amazing CD! Thunder Before Dawn--The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Volume Two [Earthworks/Virgin, 1988] This compelling version of mbaqanga is preeminently a music of professional rhythm sections--the legendary Makgona Tsohle Band driving Mahlathini's cuts, the guitar-organ motor behind Amaswazi Emvelo. Unlike such urban roots musics as Chicago blues or Memphis soul, it doesn't mess much with laid-back--as deep into street action as punk, its forward motion is almost frantic with joy, which may mean it's less joyful than we assume . Jozi's "Phumani Endlini" has much pastorale in it, and only the three instrumentals cut life much slack. My favorite comes from Malombo, a "black consciousness" band who've always seemed pretentious to read about, but whose haunting understatement bears the same relationship to this nonstop anthology as Ladysmith's pop spirituality did to its vigorously secular predecessor. A-

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