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Discography for South Africa

, BLK JKS After Robots ( Secretly Canadian, 2009 )
, Skwatta Kamp, Solas Khut En Joyn ( Sheer Sound, 2002 )
Amampondo Vuyani ( Melt 2000, 2000 )
Amaryoni Amaryoni ( African Cream, 2000 )
Bambata 1906 ( Gallo, 2000 )
Bhekumuzi Luthuli Inkinga Ngu R7 ( Gallo, 2006 )
Bhekumuzi Luthuli Impempe ( Gallo, 2005 )
Bongo Maffin Bongolution ( Sony Music Entertainment, 2001 )
Boyoyo Boys Back In Town ( Rounder Records, 1988 )
Brenda Fassie Umuntu Umuntu Ngabantu ( Narada World, 2004 )
Brenda Fassie Myekeleni ( CCP, 2003 )
Busi Mhlongo Freedom ( Chissa, 2003 )
Busi Mhlongo African Classics: The Queen of Modern Zulu Music ( Sheer Sound, 2008 )
Busi Mhlongo Urbanzulu ( Melt 2000, 2000 )
Crucial Zone Sekuyakhan ( Gallo, 2000 )
Dark City Sisters, Flying Jazz Queens Dark City Sisters and Flying Jazz Queens The Finest South African Marabi Jive Ever!! ( Earthworks, 1993 )
Dizu Plaatjies Ibuyambo ( Mountain Records, 2003 )
Dorothy Masuka Hamba Notsokolo ( Gallo )
Dorothy Masuka Magumede ( CA Records, 1998 )
Dorothy Masuka Pata Pata ( Mango, 1990 )
Dorothy Masuka Lendaba ( Gallo, 2003 )
Dorothy Masuka Mzilikazi ( Gallo, 2001 )
Freshly Ground Ma'Cheri
George Phiri, Kampi Moto Acha Masimango ( Sheer Sound, 2000 )
Hugh Masekela The Chisa Years 1965-1976 (rare and unreleased) ( BBE Records, 2006 )
Hugh Masekela Hope ( Triloka, 1994 )
Hugh Masekela The Lasting Impressions of Ooga Booga ( Verve; Polygram, 1996 )
Hugh Masekela Time ( Chissa; Columbia, 2002 )
Hugh Masekela Uptownship ( Novus; BMG, 1989 )
Hugh Masekela Black to the Future ( Shanachie, 1999 )
Hugh Masekela Live at the Market Theatre Hugh Masekela truly deserves all the recognition he's received as one of Africa's premier musicians. Even at the age of 68, he still puts on an energetic live show, as is evident in his latest release, Live at the Market Theater. ( Times Square Records, 2007 )
Hugh Masekela Sixty ( Shanachie, 2001 )
Imithente Ake Niyek' Ukukhuluma ( Gallo, 2006 )
Ipitombi cast Ipitombi: Original Cast (by Bertha Ignos and Gail Lakiers) ( Satbel Record and Tape Co., 1975 )
Isigqi Sesimanje Lomculo Unzima ( RPM Records, 1992 )
Izintombi Zesimanjemanje Isitha Sami Nguwe ( Gallo )
Izintombi Zesimanjemanje The Best of Izintombi Zesimanjemanje ( Gallo )
Jabu Khanyile Umbele ( Gallo, 2001 )
Joe Nina Mababaza ( Gallo, 2000 )
Joe Nina Sbali ( Gallo, 1999 )
Joe Nina Angeke ng'phinde ( Sheer Sound, 2003 )
Johnny Clegg One Life ( Marabi Productions, 2006 )
Johnny Clegg A South African Story ( EMI Records Ltd., 2003 )
Johnny Clegg In My African Dream ( Priority Records Inc., 1994 )
Juluka African Litany ( H.R. Music B.V., 1982; Rhythm Safari, 1991 )
Juluka Musa Ukungilandela ( H.R. Music B.V., 1984; Rhythm Safari, 1992 )
Juluka Ubuhle Bemvelo ( H.R. Music B.V., 1982; Rhythm Safari, 1991 )
Kabelo And the Beat Goes On ( Universal, 2003 )
Ladysmith Black Mambazo No Boundaries (And the Strings of the English Chamber Orchestra) ( Gallo, 2004; Heads Up, 2005 )
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu After Africa's most celebrated a capella group became world superstars grace à Paul Simon in 1986, they produced a string of beautiful releases showcasing their signature sound--rhythmic purring, cooing, bubbling, hissing and occasionally stomping, all r ( Heads Up, 2008 )
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Raise Your Spirit Higher ( Heads Up, 2004 )
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo ( Shanachie, 1992 )
Lahlumlenze Sandla Fun' Indawo ( Gallo, 1997 )
Lucky Dube House of Exile ( Shanachie, 1992 )
Lucky Dube The Way It Is ( Shanachie, 1999 )
Lucky Dube Slave ( Gallo, 1987; Shanachie, 1989 )
Lucky Dube Victims ( Shanachie, 1993 )
Lucky Dube Taxman ( Shanachie, 1997 )
Lucky Dube Lucky Dube: Soul Taker ( Shanachie, 2002 )
Lucky Dube Rasta Never Die ( Gallo, 1986 )
Lucky Dube Prisoner ( Gallo, 1989; Shanachie, 1990 )
Lucky Dube Rough Guide to Lucky Dube ( World Music Network, 2001 )
Lucky Dube Captured Live ( Shanachie, 1991 )
Lucky Dube Retrospective ( Rykodisc, 2008 )
Lucky Dube Serious Reggae Business ( Shanachie, 1996 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Paris-Soweto ( Polydor, 1989 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Putting on the Light ( Hannibal, 1984; Gallo, 1984 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Mbaqanga ( Gallo, 1991; Verve, 1992 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Stoki Stoki (1964-1994) ( Shanachie, 1996 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Isomiso ( Celluloid, 1983 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Rhythm and Art ( Shanachie, 1990 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Thokozile ( Gallo, 1987 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens King of the Groaners ( Earthworks, 1993 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens The Lion Roars ( Shanachie, 1991 )
Mahotella Queens Sebai Bai ( Indigo, 2000 )
Mahotella Queens Women of the World ( Gallo, 1993 )
Mahotella Queens The Best of The Mahotella Queens ( Gallo, 1977 )
Mahotella Queens Marriage is a Problem ( Shanachie, 1991 )
Mahotella Queens Kazet ( Marabi Productions, 2005 )
Mahotella Queens Izibani Zimgqashiyo ( Earthworks, 1977 )
Miriam Makeba The Guinea Years ( Syliphone, 1975; Stern's Africa, 2001 )
Miriam Makeba Reflections ( Gallo, 2003 )
Mthembu Queens Emjindini ( Rounder Records, 1989 )
Musik Ye Afrika United We Stand ( Sheer Sound, 2003 )
Mzwakhe Mbuli Mbulism ( RiSA, 2003 )
Nana Coyote Majaja ( Sheer Sound, 2003 )
Noise Khanyile The Art of Noise ( Shifty Records, 1989 )
Nothembi Mkhwebane Akanamandl' Usathana ( Gallo, 2001 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, Mahube, Mahube Music from Southern Africa ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1998; ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1998 )
Paul Simon Graceland ( Warner Brothers, 1986 )
Phuzekhemisi Uyisipoki ( Gallo, 2004 )
Phuzekhemisi Phuzekhemisi Sthandwa ( Gallo, 2005 )
Phuzekhemisi Nginenkinga ( Gallo, 2001 )
Rajery, Prophets of Da City Age of Truth ( Tusk, 1993 )
Sali Oyugi, Shabalala Rhythm Vuma! ( Self Produced, 2002; Gallo, 2005 )
Sam Tshabalala Meadowlands ( Tropical Music (GEMA), 2005 )
Shaluza Max Impilo ( Sheer Sound, 2002 )
Sharon Katz, Peace Train Imbizo ( Appleseed recording, 2002 )
Shiyani Ngcobo Introducing - Shiyani Ngcobo With vocals as sweet as Koite's and guitar playing as penetrating as King Sunny Ade at his best, Ngcobo's introduction is worth seeking out. ( World Music Network, 2004 )
Shwi no Mthekala Wangisiza Baba ( Bula Music, 2004 )
Simphiwe Dana Zandisile ( Gallo, 2004 )
Soul Brothers Soul Mbaqanga The dance remixes. ( Riverboat Records, 1994 )
Soul Brothers Jump & Jive ( Earthworks, 1995 )
Soul Brothers Isithothobala ( Gallo, 2002 )
Soul Brothers Rough Guide to the Soul Brothers ( World Music Network, 2001 )
Soweto Gospel Choir African Spirit There is no resisting the Soweto Gospel Choir. They've learned equally from the best models of American gospel and soul, and from the rich pop and vocal traditions of South Africa to arrive at a supremely confident sound. ( Shanachie, 2007 )
Soweto Gospel Choir Live at the Nelson Mandela Theatre ( Shanachie, 2008 )
Soweto Gospel Choir Blessed ( Shanachie, 2005 )
Soweto Kinch Conversations with the Unseen ( Dune, 2003 )
Spokes Mashiyane King Kwela ( Celluloid )
Suthukazi Arosi uBuntu ( Sheer Sound, 2001 )
Thandiswa Zabalaza ( Gallo, 2004; Escondida, 2006 )
Tumi and the Volume, Tumi and the Volume, T-ViceTumi and the Volume, Tumi and the Volume, T-Vice At the Bassline A bright star in South Africa's music offers a fresh look at South Africa through music.
Umzansi Zulu Dancers Ingculaza ( Gallo, 1999 )
Various artists Jive Soweto: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vo
Various artists Lesotho Calling : Lesiba & Sekhankula Music ( Sharp Wood Productions, 2007 )
Various artists Kwaito: South African Hip Hop ( Stern's; Earthworks, 2000 )
Various artists A Taste Of The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto ( Earthworks, 1993 )
Various artists South African Legends ( Putumayo, 2000 )
Various artists African Jazz 'n Jive --An Authentic Selection of South African Township Swing Classics from the '50s and '60s ( Gallo, 2000 )
Various artists Moment of Victory (classic SA pop variety mixed with Desmond Tutu soundbites!) ( Sheer Sound, 2002 )
Various artists Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (The Soundtrack) ( ATO Records, 2003 )
Various artists Squashbox: Zulu, Soto and Xhosa Concertina- 1930-65 ( Silex, 1993 )
Various artists The Mothers: Township Sessions ( Mr. Bongo Recordings, 2005 )
Various artists Freedom Songs: Inspiration for Liberation (2-CD, 1 documentary, 1 freedom songs!) ( Mayibuyi Centre, 2000 )
Various artists The Kings and Queens of Township Jive ( Earthworks, 1990 )
Vusi Mahlasela When You Come Back ( Shifty Records )
Vusi Mahlasela Wisdom of Forgiveness ( Shifty Records, 1994 )
Vusi Mahlasela The Voice ( ATO Records, 2003 )
Vusi Mahlasela Jungle of Questions ( BMG, 2002 )
Vusi Mahlasela Guiding Star Vusi Mahlasela is perhaps the most nuanced and savvy of a burgeoning crop of African singer-songwriters. He is as apt to sing in English as in Zulu or Xhosa, and when he does, he makes sure his message hits home. ( ATO Records, 2007 )
West Nkosi Rhythm of Healing ( Earthworks, 1992 )
Xalam Apartheid ( Encore, 1/1/ )
Yvonne Chaka Chaka Chaka Chaka ( Teal, 1992 )


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