The Nguni Sound, by various artists

The Nguni Sound

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On this album we hear unaccompanied groups singing with great vocal power, strength of melody, richness of harmony, and bow songs that are reflective, even intimate. And some examples of European instruments readily adopted, such as the guitar and concertina, and the seemingly natural step to an own jazz style.

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1.	Inkulu Into Ezakwenzeka 01:31	info	buy track
2.	Umalilela Imango Ingasiyo Yakho 02:37	info	buy track
3.	Ikostina 02:23	info	buy track
4.	Wolala 03:04	info	buy track
5.	Abatandani Ngumasingili 01:45	info	buy track
6.	Ndemka Nehlungulwana 02:32	info	buy track
7.	Ulele Matshawuzo 02:51	info	buy track
8.	Tsholoza 02:39	info	buy track
9.	Bayathetha Bantwana Ndinendaba 01:55	info	buy track
10.	Isigqumza 04:05	info	buy track
11.	Ubengalahl' Iinkomo 02:56	info	buy track
12.	Lo Mna Ndigula Ngohlanya 03:13	info	buy track
13.	Ulalele Ke Mbhemu 01:35	info	buy track
14.	Unonkala 02:53	info	buy track
15.	Ilizwe Lifile Kuzimfazwe Zadwa 02:55	info	buy track
16.	Kuyashisha Emqhobo 02:57	info	buy track
17.	Ngazula Ezintabeni 01:39	info	buy track
18.	Emalomeni 01:25	info	buy track
19.	Two Flute Tunes 03:00	info	buy track
20.	Ngimthanda Nje Muhle 03:10	info	buy track
21.	Babe Lidzela Nyoni 02:37	info	buy track
22.	Incaba Kancofula 03:12	info	buy track
23.	Lezontaba 03:14	info	buy track
24.	Myekelen' Ahlome Ka La Kubeka 04:37	info	buy track
25.	Lantombeni 03:16	info	buy track

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By 'the Nguni' is meant the peoples along the southeast coast of Africa, mostly in South Africa, such as the Xhosa, Zulu, and Swati, and numerous smaller groups, each name being the founding ancestor who split from Mnguni, the forefather of the original group. Nguni music is almost entirely vocal, but also with music bows adopted from the Khoi-San people.

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released May 5, 2003

Recorded by Hugh Tracey, remastered by Michael Baird

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SWP Records Utrecht, Netherlands

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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