The Indestructible Beat of Soweto - Volume One - Various Artists

The Indestructible Beat of Soweto - Volume One

Various Artists

  • Genre: Worldwide
  • Release Date: 1985-04-16
  • Explicitness: notExplicit
  • Country: USA
  • Track Count: 12

  • ℗ 1985 Earthworks

Tracks

Title Artist Time
1
Awungilobolele Udokotela Shange Namajaha 3:49 USD 0.99
2
Holotelani Nelcy Sedibe 3:59 USD 0.99
3
Qhude Manikiniki Umahlathini Nabo 3:53 USD 0.99
4
Indoda Yejazi Elimnyama Amaswazi Emvelo 3:55 USD 0.99
5
Emthonjeni Womculo Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo 3:44 USD 0.99
6
Sobabamba Udokotela Shange Namajaha 3:39 USD 0.99
7
Qhwayilahle Moses Mchunu 4:18 USD 0.99
8
Thul'ulalele Amaswazi Emvelo 3:40 USD 0.99
9
Sini Lindile Nganeziyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso 3:21 USD 0.99
10
Ngicabange Ngaqeda Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo 3:03 USD 0.99
11
Joyce No. 2 Johnson Mkhalali 3:09 USD 0.99
12
Nansi Imali Ladysmith Black Mambazo 5:14 USD 0.99

Reviews

  • Formative: Indestructible Beat of Soweto

    5
    By Voodoo Uh Oh
    We discovered this in the 1980's and it has informed everything since. Enough said.
  • from an SA expat

    5
    By mamaafrika
    this album will make you long for the rolling hills of the veld, the bustle of joburg and all that makes south africa so beautiful- the people. Each song makes me smile. A truly wonderful listening experience, a portrait of the south african spirit.
  • Paul Simon's muse

    5
    By grolaw
    This eclectic album - I've owned nearly 30 years - is a paean to the truth that is music despite the most horrible circumstances. Every cut is unique, worthwhile and stands individually. Try some reality.
  • Really, FIVE STARS

    5
    By Godzillion
    This has got to be about the best 10 bux I ever dropped into iTunes. The quality of the music is unrivaled and sounds fresh over 20 years later. While Paul Simon's Graceland brought this sound to the USA, this is the pure stuff.
  • Please download this music!

    5
    By schmacy
    Somehow I had a CASSETTE tape of Soweto music in the 80's. I played it until it broke and maybe this may not be the same individuals , it's the same beautiful vibe and music and should be added and played by everyone!!!! Thank God I found it again!!!
  • can't help but smile

    5
    By funderoos
    i happened upon this after reading a book about south africa and thought i'd give it a shot. wow, was i surprised! there's just something about this album that puts a smile on your face. great african beats with some spine-tingling harmonic vocals. best when used on a beautiful day with the windows down cruising down the street.