Curators from the British Library's world & traditional music collection have compiled a programme around the theme of Gumboot music from South Africa, to mark the 25th year since the country's first democratic elections on 27th April 1994.
Curators from the British Library's world & traditional music collection have compiled a programme around the theme of Gumboot music from South Africa, to mark the 25th year since the country's first democratic elections on 27th April 1994.
Tracklist
NKOSI SIKELEL’ IAFRIKANKOSI SIKELEL’ IAFRIKA
Sol Plaatje (1876-1932) With Piano Accompaniment By Sylvia Colenso
TRAINTRAIN
Rishile Gumboot Dancers Of Soweto
SIYALWA (SONG DURING BATTLE)SIYALWA (SONG DURING BATTLE)
City Deep Natives With Timbila
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GUMBOOT DANCEGUMBOOT DANCE
Bhaca Men
MBUBEMBUBE
Solomon Linda And Original Evening Birds
ISICATULAISICATULA
Musicians Lead By Jerry Mpelho
CLICK SONG / QONGQOTHWANECLICK SONG / QONGQOTHWANE
Miriam Makeba
GUMBOOTS (From King Kong)GUMBOOTS (From King Kong)
Arranged By Todd Matshikiza, Performed By The West End Original Cast Of King Kong
MASHU SHOSHOLAMASHU SHOSHOLA
Concertina And Voice By Bongani Mambazo, Recorded By Kevin Volans