Warner Brothers Collection CD

MUSIC

WORLD MUSIC

Song Listing

Disc 1

Song Title

1. Homeless - (with Paul Simon) ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

2. Unomathemba ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

3. Hello My Baby ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

4. King Of Kings ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

5. How Long? ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

6. Rain, Rain Beautiful Rain ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

7. Wawusho Kubani? :: Who Were You Talking To? ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

8. Hamba Dompasi :: No More Passbook ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

9. Ungayoni Into Enhle :: Destroy Not This Beauty ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

10. Ungakhohlwa :: Don't Forget ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

11. Ibhubesi :: The Lion Song ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

12. Township Jive ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

13. Love Your Neighbor ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

14. Leaning On The Everlasting Arm - (with The Winans) ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

15. Hayi Ngalesiskhathi :: Not Right Now ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

16. Cothoza Mfana :: Tip Toes Guy ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

17. Amazing Grace - (with Paul Simon) ~ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
	Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Joseph Shabalala, Albert Mazibuko, Geoffrey Mdletshe, Headman Shabalala, Russel Mnthembu, Ben Shabalala, Jockey Shabalala, Jabulani Mwelase, Abednigo Mazibuko, Inos Phungula (vocals).
	Additional personnel includes: Paul Simon, The Winans (vocals).
	Producers: Paul Simon, Russ Titelman, Ray Phiri, Marvin L. Winans, Joseph Shabalala.
	Compilation producer: Shawn Amos.
	Engineers include: Roy Halee, Josh Abbey, Mike Brown.
	Recorded between 1986 & 1990. Includes liner notes by Paul Simon & Joanne Morris.
	Digitallly remastered by Patrick Kraus.
	Audio Remasterer: Pat Kraus .
	Liner Note Authors: Joanne Morris ; Paul Simon.
	Unknown Contributor Roles: Jabulani Mwelase; Ben Shabalala; Headman Shabalala; Ino Phungula; Geophrey Mdletshe; Jockey Shabalala; Albert Mazibuko; Abednego Mazibuko; Russel Mthembu.
	Arrangers: Joseph Shabalala; Paul Simon.
	Signing with Warner Brothers after their high-profile appearance on Paul Simon's GRACELAND, the South African vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo recorded a number of albums for the label in the late 1980s and early '90s, the first three of which are represented on this solid 17-track collection. Simon is on hand to bookend the set by joining the group, led by founding member Joseph Shabalala, on the resonant "Homeless" (co-penned by Simon and Shabalala) and a soothing rendition of "Amazing Grace," while Ladysmith also collaborate with the Winans gospel family on the slick, synthesizer-laden "Leaning on the Everlasting Arm." Though this is some of the group's most accessible material, their stunning vocal harmonies remain powerfully captivating. Some songs, such as the aforementioned tunes, are performed in English, but many others (the lilting "Unomathemba," the majestic "Ibhubesi") stay truer to Ladysmith's Zulu roots, making this the best introduction to the long-running South African act.
Musical Guests
	The Winans

Artist Overview

From the South African musical style mbube, Ladysmith Black Mambazo popularized a more modern, sophisticated offshoot known as iscathamiya. They quickly became the genre's leading practitioners, with a vocal harmony blend that incorporated everything from mbube to gospel and doo wop. The group began recording in the mid-1970s, gaining great acclaim in their home country, but it wasn't until their collaboration with Paul Simon on his GRACELAND album in 1986 that Ladysmith broke through to an international audience. World tours, a US major-label deal, and a Grammy award followed.

Compilation Appearances

	Rough Guide To African Music For Children / V
	Awake
	Animal Playground
	World Travels

Associated Artists and Works

	Ears, Rabbit
	Glover, Danny
	Rabbit Ears

Technical Info

	Release Date : 10/17/2000
	Original Release Date : 2000
	Catalog ID : 8122799862
	Label : Rhino (Label)
	Number of Discs : 1
	Studio/Live : Studio
	Mono/Stereo : Stereo
	SPAR Code : n/a
	UPC : 00081227998622