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Introduction (In Harmony)
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Music
Introduction (In Harmony) was released on October 25, 1999 by Gallo Record Company as a part of the album In Harmony
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Release DateOctober 25, 1999
LabelGallo Record Company
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM67

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Joseph Shabalala
Joseph Shabalala
Songwriter

Lyrics

I am Fudugazi, the great old tortoise from the very southern tip of
The African continent. You may know it as South Africa, but the
People who live here, the Amazulu people, call it Ningizimu Afrika
This is a beautiful land, a wondrous and majestic place under a
Bright blue African sky, with wide rivers running throughout and
Incredible animals living everywhere, like huge elephants, fast
Cheetahs, fierce lions, horny rhinoceroses, fat hippopotamuses
And the revered leopard. Of all the many animals here, you may have
Heard I'm the slowest. That may be true, but the Amazulu people
Say I'm the wisest. They respect me because I am old, older than
Any living person. I have lived 193 years, and I plan to have many
More birthdays. Not only do we tortoises live to an old age, we also
Know how to listen very closely and have a great memory. From the
Time of the first people, we have been listening and learning the
Many songs that the Amazulus have sung, and from the youngest child
To the oldest grandparent, they love to sing together. Their songs
Have seen them through good times and through very hard times as
They sing about the beauty of their land and the special love they
Feel for one another. They sing in isiZulu, their language, filled
With real life sounds. And since I have the best memory and know
The most songs and stories, the people and animals have chosen me to
Share them with you. These songs and stories have magic. Close your
Eyes and imagine the land they come from. Listen and sing along and
You will feel the magic too. Shhh. Listen, I hear some singing now
Written by: Joseph Shabalala
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