The Legendary George Sibanda, by George Sibanda

The Legendary George Sibanda

by George Sibanda

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George Sibanda is such a legend that no photo of him is known to exist and nobody knows exactly when he died - but we know he had drunk himself to death. An exceptional own style of guitar-picking, coupled with his generous voice and happy-go-lucky songs, made him into a big star.

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1.	Dali Ngyakuthanda Bati Ha-ha-ha 02:50	buy track
2.	Ungahamba No Tsotsi 02:39	buy track
3.	Ngiyakuthanda Ntombi Emnyama 02:29	buy track
4.	Otsotsi 02:46	buy track
5.	Guabi Guabi 02:54	buy track
6.	Chuzi Mama 02:14	buy track
7.	Kwantu 02:39	buy track
8.	Kunyini Loku? 02:35	buy track
9.	Eranda Ngabop' Itrain 02:38	buy track
10.	Llanga Lashona 02:30	buy track
11.	Uma Lovie 02:38	buy track
12.	Sake Sabotshwa 02:42	buy track
13.	Sivele Sithandana 02:35	buy track
14.	Inyakanyaka 02:29	buy track
15.	Amandebele 02:28	buy track
16.	Hamba La Venda 02:25	buy track
17.	Emely Uyabizwa 02:34	buy track
18.	Itshumi Lami Bafana 02:36	buy track
19.	I-I Thina Lapha Esishupekayo 02:53	buy track
20.	Mami 02:45	buy track
21.	Dlala Laiza 02:29	buy track
22.	Umfazi We Polisa Usegooka Amaluba 02:36	buy track
23.	Yinindaba Wena My Boy 02:35	buy track
24.	Epilogue 00:12	buy track

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Singer/songwriter/guitarist George Sibanda from Bulawayo was in effect sub-Saharan Africa's first music star. Discovered by Hugh Tracey in 1948, he became a big radio hit in Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Malawi, and Kenya. Later his song 'Guabi Guabi' was covered by several folk artists in the USA. Alas he could not cope with fame and fortune and had drunk himself to death by the end of the 50s. Recordings on this album from 1948, '49, '50, '52.

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released June 11, 2004

Recorded by Hugh Tracey, remastered by Michael Baird.

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SWP Records was founded by Zambian-born drummer, composer, producer, field recordist Michael Baird in 1987. The label releases his own music, music from central, southern, and eastern Africa, and any other beautiful music that has been forgotten. SWP Records opted out of all streaming platforms and other digital services to join Bandcamp and we are very happy to be here! Enjoy the music! ... more

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