Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Ulwandle Oluncgwele

Title: Ulwandle Oluncgwele Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo Release Date: 1985 Re-Released On: 1/17/2000 Label: Shanachie Records, Celluloid UPCs: 016351433022, 789562247893, 016351433015, 016351433046, 3307516682520 Genre: World Styles: Worldbeat, Afro-Pop, Mbube, African Folk, Southern African, African Traditions Moods: Calm/Peaceful, Earthy, Innocent, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Soothing, Sweet, Gentle, Amiable/Good-Natured, Bright, Earnest, Lively, Organic Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Izithembiso Zenkosi
2. Limnandi Izulu
3. Ulwandle Oluncgwele
4. Sishumayel 'Ivangeli
5. Siphum'emnamlezweni
6. Nkosi Yami Ngabusiswa
7. Ayanqikaza Amagwala
8. Baba No Mama
9. Khayelihle Khaya Lami
10. Lifikile Ivangeli
11. Woza Emthonjeni
12. Vukani Sihambe Zingelosi

Year Type Label Catalog # 2000 CD Celluloid 668252 1990 CD Shanachie Records 43030

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A relatively early release by the supergroup from South Africa, Ulwandle Oluncgwele makes use of the same style of Zulu mbube that Shabalala's group has always used. It is a stirring sort of sound that emerges from the doubled techniques of call and response along with the synchronized vocals that have made the group famous. It is quite a good album, though mildly slow in points (at least for those that don't speak the Zulu language and, thus, have nothing semantic to process); the style is such a stunning display of virtuosity in its own way that one can hardly help but to enjoy the album, at least at some level. ~ Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide

Name Credits Donald Clarke Engineer West Nkosi Producer