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Urban Zulu

~ Busi Mhlongo & Twasa
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio CD (3 Sep 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B00005NGSC
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 148,605 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Yehlisan'umoya Ma Afrika
2. Yapheli'mali Yami
3. We Baba Omncane
4. Ukuthula
5. Yise Wabant'a Bami
6. Uganga Nge Ngane
7. Nguye Lo
8. Ngadlalwa Yindoda
9. Nguye Lo
10. Zithin'lzizwe
11. Awukho Umuzi Ongema Kukhuluma Kwawo
12. Oxamu

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Amazon.co.uk Review
The title says it all: Urban Zulu. Busi Mhlongo is a Zulu from South Africa, a modern, proud, intelligent woman; an urban Zulu. Mixing traditional Maskanda music with South African jazz this is a stirring album whose songs tell of life in modern South Africa. They tell of the suffering, of the ironies, of the continuing struggles of the differing peoples of the country. The stories she tells are of black-on-black violence, of men disrespecting women, of children disrespecting parents, but this is not a depressing album. This is an album where the music jumps out at you and Mhlongo's multi-ranged voice gives even the saddest tale a hope and a pride that can only hearten. For her these tales are not for grief but to call for a new dawn. As she herself sings, "please love another, this land is ours, it belongs to all of us all". An inspiring album. --Phil Brett

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5.0 out of 5 stars 21st Century Africa, 6 Mar 2008
By Frank Daelemans (Sinaai, Belgium) - See all my reviews
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This is the sound of 21st Century (South) Africa: the hurt and the hope, third world and tremendous potential, agony and optimism. Busi Mhlongo blends traditional Maskanda with fresh influences seemingly without effort. The result is an album which you'll play over and over again, never getting tired of the rhythm and her incredible voice. A fantastic collection which will stand the test of time as a monument of just how great African music can be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Zulu Queen!, 7 Dec 2001
By Mr. A. A. Eddy (LONDON) - See all my reviews
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I loved this album. Busi's voice is raw in places, but silky smooth in others whilst her poetic voice reflects the idiosyncrasies of the language. The songs are well recorded, mixed and produced(London and Jo'Burg) showing off her voice on a bed of African rhythms and harmonies. However, much of the instrumentation is of a more Western persuasion which personally I like. The songs are fresh but you know the language and the artist's roots are generations old. If you are into African sounds meets the West then try this album!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great South African Music, 8 Dec 2002
This review is from: Urban Zulu (Audio CD)
Nice collection of south african swing music, a lot of authentic styles are implemented. Busi sings in original language.
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