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Heat, Dust and Dreams
(1993)
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Johnny Clegg & Savuka
A nice album of pieces, with almost lilting vocals coming from lead singer Johnny Clegg, from time to time almost reminiscent of some mixture of Dylan and Springsteen. The guitar work seems slightly influenced by reggae, which wouldn't be too surprising given the half-South African membership of the group. Overall rather pop-like, but a decently ...
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Putumayo Presents: Africa
(1999)
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Various Artists
If you're trying to be comprehensive, putting together a collection of modern African music could be overwhelming. Africa, after all, is a huge continent, and in the 1990s, it offered an incredibly wide variety of music that ranged from exuberant zouk and soukous to moody, jazz-influenced Ethiopian pop and the Middle Eastern-influenced sounds ...
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The Rough Guide to the Soul Brothers
(2001)
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The Soul Brothers
At last, listeners finally have a comprehensive compilation of South Africa's legendary Soul Brothers. The Soul Brothers were the first true pop stars of South African music, straight from the townships. With a sound that was equal parts jive, reggae, modern soul, B-3 groove, Nigerian funk, and Aboriginal folk music, the Soul Brothers created a ...
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Reign & Shine [Wrasse]
(2006)
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The Mahotella Queens
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Rough Guide to the Music of South Africa [2006]
(2006)
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Various Artists
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In My African Dream
(2002)
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Johnny Clegg & Savuka
Globally, Clegg is probably best recalled for "Scatterlings of Africa," understandably the leadoff track here. If not his manifesto (which was established long before his international fame), it makes his point, the mixing of rock and Zulu music, quite succinctly and wonderfully -- and he was doing it long before it became fashionable (indeed, ...
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Best of Johnny Clegg & Savuka: In My African Dream
(2002)
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Johnny Clegg & Savuka
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Rough Guide to the Music of Africa
(1999)
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Various Artists
The Rough Guide to the Music of Africa delivers everything the title suggests, offering a fine introduction to artists like Youssou N'Dour, Lucky Dube, Miriam Makeba, Cheikh Lo, Busi Mhlongo, and Mahmoud Ahmed, as well as to the continent's diverse styles, which incorporate acoustic guitars, soulful vocals, and powerful percussion. ~ Heather ...
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African Litany
(1982)
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Juluka
Juluka's second release with Johnny Clegg, the first album by an integrated rock band in South Africa, went gold in three months. This first single, "Impi," was based on a Zulu war chant and was considered a call to revolution by people in the know. ~ J. Poet, All Music Guide
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Best of World Music: African
(1993)
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Various Artists
The ethnic-flavored Putumayo clothing chain had long favored in-store soundtracks of light-textured world music. It was natural that CEO Dan Storper should decide to branch out into the music business, and the label is now respected for its genre compilations and single-artist releases and envied for its impressive sales volume. However, in the ...
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Scatterlings
(1982)
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Juluka
A supergroup that defied racial barriers in their South African homeland, Juluka's album Scatterlings was the first introduction to the band for many Americans. Led by lead singer Johnny Clegg, Scatterlings featured Juluka's blend of African and Western rhythms, melodies, and instrumentation. Clegg delivered his self-penned lyrics in a warm voice ...
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Shadow Man
(1989)
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Johnny Clegg & Savuka
Another album from the multicultural/multiracial groups under Johnny Clegg's direction. The melding of South African styles with Western European pop is standard fare for Clegg, but nonetheless it always comes out sounding pretty good. There's a careful blending that doesn't always swing too far in either direction. The only real problem with the ...
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Tales of South African Afropop
(2007)
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Various Artists
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The Very Best of Mahotella Queens
(2005)
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Mahotella Queens
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Jump & Jive
(1995)
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The Soul Brothers
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Blue Sky
(2002)
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Cool Crooners of Bulawayo
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Stoki Stoki
(1996)
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Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens
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Phezulu Eghudeni
(1984)
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Mahotella Queens
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Tj Today
(1989)
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The Boyoyo Boys
The Boyoyo Boys, a four-member South African ensemble, offered boiling-hot examples of 1980s township music on this ten-cut disc. As saxophonists Lukas Pelo and Thomas Phale provided a mix of outside riffs and funky, bluesy licks, bassist Vusi Xhosa laid down booming lines, with guitarist Vusi Nkosi skittering, flickering and riding the waves atop ...
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Musa Ukungilandela
(1984)
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Juluka
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Best of Johnny Clegg Live
(2007)
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Johnny Clegg
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Sebai Bai
(2001)
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Mahotella Queens
This is the attempted comeback album from Mahotella Queens on the Western market. Unfortunately, the album followed the deaths of the three most instrumental people to the sound of the Queens (aside from the Queens themselves, that is), as their longtime producer, West Nkosi, died, followed closely by master guitarist Marks Mankswane and groaner ...
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Mega Africa
(2001)
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Various Artists
Mega Africa has an expansive 100 tracks spread over four discs. Heavy on what is generally termed "Afro pop," this collection still does a credible job of mixing in divergent styles and rhythms, including tracks by Zap Mama, Césaria Évora, Miriam Makeba, Papa Wemba, Lucky Dube, King Sunny Ade, Johnny Clegg, and many others. ~ Steve Leggett, All ...
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Images of Africa
(1999)
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Valanga Khoza
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Siyabamukela
(1989)
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Amaduduzo
Amaduduzo is a powerful a cappella group whose unison vocals and intriguing mix of traditional African language and Christian influences make for a powerful blend of multiple spiritual sources. The 10 numbers have breathtaking harmonies, understated but clearly felt rhythmic counterpoint and superb leads from Ronny Bodibe, Daniel Mgudiwa and David ...
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