Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Shintsha Sithothobala
Album · Afro-folk · 1975 · Gallo Record Company
With their lush arrangements and synchronized call-and-response vocals, Ladysmith Black Mambazo deliver a stirring cascade of voices that are at their best when they're clear, crisp, and unadorned. That's exactly what we get with this fantastic early release, which focuses distinctly on Zulu traditions. The churning a cappella rhythm of "Mawufunungezenje," the bounce of the whimsical chorus on "Bantu Radio," and the sheer vocal energy of "Kudala Ngizula" provoke a visceral thrill with every listen.
Shintsha Sithothobala
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
With their lush arrangements and synchronized call-and-response vocals, Ladysmith Black Mambazo deliver a stirring cascade of voices that are at their best when they're clear, crisp, and unadorned. That's exactly what we get with this fantastic early release, which focuses distinctly on Zulu traditions. The churning a cappella rhythm of "Mawufunungezenje," the bounce of the whimsical chorus on "Bantu Radio," and the sheer vocal energy of "Kudala Ngizula" provoke a visceral thrill with every listen.
