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Discography for Southern Africa

, Skwatta Kamp, Solas Khut En Joyn ( Sheer Sound, 2002 )
, BLK JKS After Robots ( Secretly Canadian, 2009 )
Alick Macheso, Orchestra Mberikwazvo Simbaradzo ( Gramma Records, 2000 )
Amampondo Vuyani ( Melt 2000, 2000 )
Amaryoni Amaryoni ( African Cream, 2000 )
Amayenge Mangoma Kulila ( Mondo Music, 2005 )
Amayenge Dailesi ( Mondo Music, 2004 )
Amayenge Zambian Legends: Amayenge (Part 1) ( Mondo Music, 2001 )
Andy Brown, The Storm Hondo ye Sadza ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2000 )
Bambata 1906 ( Gallo, 2000 )
Beauler Dyoko, Cosmos Magaya Afamba Apota: Dandaro mu Eugene ( Self Produced, 2002 )
Bhekumuzi Luthuli Impempe ( Gallo, 2005 )
Bhekumuzi Luthuli Inkinga Ngu R7 ( Gallo, 2006 )
Bhundu Boys Friends on the Road ( Cooking Vinyl, 1993 )
Bhundu Boys Pamberi ( Mango, 1989 )
Bhundu Boys Tsvimbodzemoto Their second release, a knockout! ( Discafrique, 1987 )
Bhundu Boys True Jit ( WEA, 1987 )
Bhundu Boys The Shed Sessions ( Sadza Records, 2001 )
Bhundu Boys Shabini Originally released in 1980, the Bhundu's bold debut. ( Discafrique, 1986 )
Bhundu Boys Muchiyedza (Out of the Dark) ( Cooking Vinyl, 1997 )
Bhundu Boys Absolute Jit! Live at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut First record after Biggie Tembo left ( Discafrique, 1990 )
Black Muntu Kokoliko ( Mondo Music, 2002 )
Black Umfolosi Festival ~ Umdlalo ( World Circuit, 1993 )
Bongo Maffin Bongolution ( Sony Music Entertainment, 2001 )
Boyoyo Boys Back In Town ( Rounder Records, 1988 )
Brenda Fassie Myekeleni ( CCP, 2003 )
Brenda Fassie Umuntu Umuntu Ngabantu ( Narada World, 2004 )
Burning Spear, Buraka Som Sistema Black Diamond ( Fabric )
Busi Mhlongo Freedom ( Chissa, 2003 )
Busi Mhlongo Indiza ( Melt 2000, 2002 )
Busi Mhlongo Urbanzulu ( Melt 2000, 2000 )
Busi Mhlongo African Classics: The Queen of Modern Zulu Music ( Sheer Sound, 2008 )
Cha Kapolo ( ZAMMO Sounds Ltd., 2005 )
Chartwell Dutiro Taanerimwe ( S.O.A.S., 2002 )
Chiwoniso Ancient Voices ( Lusafrica; Tinder, 2000 )
Chiwoniso Rebel Woman Chiwoniso fuses Zimbabwe roots with pop and soul in a landmark release. ( Cumbancha, 2008 )
Clive Malunga Chinungu Chandiwonza ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2000 )
Cool Crooners Blue Sky ( Globe Productions, 2001 )
Crucial Zone Sekuyakhan ( Gallo, 2000 )
D'Gary Akata Meso ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 2002 )
D'Gary, Jihé Horombe ( Stern's Africa, 1995; Indigo, Label Bleu, 1995 )
D'Gary Mbo Loza ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1997 )
D'Gary Malagasy Guitar ( Shanachie, 1992 )
Daddy Zemus Chibaba ( Mondo Music, 1999 )
Dama Mahaleo The Long Way Home ( Shanachie, 1994 )
Danny Yakumbuyo ( Mondo Music, 2004 )
Dark City Sisters, Flying Jazz Queens Dark City Sisters and Flying Jazz Queens The Finest South African Marabi Jive Ever!! ( Earthworks, 1993 )
David Mirandon, Louis Mhlanga, Regis Gizavo Stories Zimbabwean jazz and roots guitarist Louis Mhlanga teams up with Madagascar's hottest accordionist and a French percussionist for a sweet summit. ( Marabi Productions, 2006 )
Dilon Djindji Dilon ( World Music Network, 2002 )
Dizu Plaatjies Ibuyambo ( Mountain Records, 2003 )
Donald Kachamba's Kwela Heritage Jazzband The Sargfabrik Concert ( Tolimana, 2005 )
Dorothy Masuka Lendaba ( Gallo, 2003 )
Dorothy Masuka Hamba Notsokolo ( Gallo )
Dorothy Masuka Mzilikazi ( Gallo, 2001 )
Dorothy Masuka Magumede ( CA Records, 1998 )
Dorothy Masuka Pata Pata ( Mango, 1990 )
Dumisani Maraire The African MBira: Music of the Shona People ( Nonesuch Explorer, 1971; Nonesuch, 2002 )
Dumisani Maraire, Ephat Mujuru Shona Spirit Mbira Masters from Zimbabwe ( Music of the World, 1996 )
Eduardo Durão Timbila (Timbila Ensemble) ( Naxos World, 2002 )
Ensemble Muhammad bin Fâris The Sawt in Bahrain ( Institut du Monde Arabe, 2004 )
Ephat Mujuru Karigamombe ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2001 )
Ephat Mujuru Rhythms of Life ( Lyrichord, 1990 )
Ephat Mujuru Mugariro ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1994 )
Ephat Mujuru Musiyano ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2001 )
Ephat Mujuru Journey of the Spirit ( Alula Records, 2002 )
Ephat Mujuru Ancient Wisdom Songs and Fables from Zimbabwe ( Music of the World, 1998 )
Ephat Mujuru, Ephat Mujuru & The Spirit Of The People Mbavaira ( Gramma Records, 1/1/ )
Exile Siku Ya Lelo ( Mondo Music, 2005 )
Eyuphuru Yellela ( World Music Network, 2001 )
Feo Gasy Ramano ( Daqui, 2000 )
Fishers of Men Vhuserere ( Gramma Records, 2000 )
Forward Kwenda Svikiro ( Shanachie, 1997 )
Freshly Ground Ma'Cheri
Garikayi Tirikoti Maidei ( Limitless Sky Records, 2003 )
George Phiri, Kampi Moto Acha Masimango ( Sheer Sound, 2000 )
George Sibanda The Legendary George Sibanda (Historical recordings from by Hugh Tracey) ( SWP, 2004 )
Ghorwane Mozambique Relief ( Naxos World, 2000 )
Ghorwane Majurugenta Big bands are one of the glories of Southern Africa. Despite wonky horn sections and crusty productions, classic tracks from South Africa and the "frontline" states exude a jazz-informed richness missing from much of today's leaner, slicker Afropop... ( Real World, 1993 )
Ghorwane Vana Va Ndota ( Milan Entertainment, Inc., 2005 )
Ghorwane Kudumba ( Piranha, 1997 )
Guillermo "El Brusco" Chavés, Marc Loopuyt El Suspiro del Moro ( AUVIDIS, 1993 )
Hallelujah Chicken Run Band Hallelujah Chicken Run Band: Take One ( Analog Africa, 2004 )
Hohodza Band Tungwa Tungwa ( Gramma Records )
Hohodza Band Zvinoda Kushinga ( Gramma Records, 2001 )
Hohodza Band Dzorai Moyo ( Self Produced )
Hosanna Gospel Band Lesa Tupepa ( Mondo Music, 2004 )
Hugh Masekela Sixty ( Shanachie, 2001 )
Hugh Masekela Hope ( Triloka, 1994 )
Hugh Masekela Time ( Chissa; Columbia, 2002 )
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 Uptownship ( Novus; BMG, 1989 )
Hugh Masekela Black to the Future ( Shanachie, 1999 )
Hugh Masekela The Chisa Years 1965-1976 (rare and unreleased) ( BBE Records, 2006 )
Hugh Masekela The Lasting Impressions of Ooga Booga ( Verve; Polygram, 1996 )
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 )
Issa Bagayogo African Travels ( Six Degrees, 2001 )
Izintombi Zesimanjemanje Isitha Sami Nguwe ( Gallo )
Izintombi Zesimanjemanje The Best of Izintombi Zesimanjemanje ( Gallo )
JK JK ( Mondo Music, 2001 )
JK III ( Mondo Music, 2004 )
JK Helena ( Mondo Music, 2003 )
Jabu Khanyile Umbele ( Gallo, 2001 )
James Chimombe James Chimombe--Best Of ( ZimBob, 1996 )
Jaojoby Velono ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1994 )
Jaojoby Salegy! ( Rogue Records, 1992; Xenophile, 1996 )
Jaojoby E Tiako ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1997 )
Jaojoby Aza Arianao ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 2002 )
Joe Chibangu The Ambassador ( Mondo Music, 2003 )
Joe Nina Angeke ng'phinde ( Sheer Sound, 2003 )
Joe Nina Sbali ( Gallo, 1999 )
Joe Nina Mababaza ( Gallo, 2000 )
John & Joyce Nyirongo Zambian Legends: John & Joyce Nyirongo
Johnny Clegg One Life ( Marabi Productions, 2006 )
Johnny Clegg In My African Dream ( Priority Records Inc., 1994 )
Johnny Clegg A South African Story ( EMI Records Ltd., 2003 )
Jonah Sithole Sabhuku: Legends of Zimbabwean Music, Volume 1 ( ZimBob, 1995 )
Juluka Musa Ukungilandela ( H.R. Music B.V., 1984; Rhythm Safari, 1992 )
Juluka African Litany ( H.R. Music B.V., 1982; Rhythm Safari, 1991 )
Juluka Ubuhle Bemvelo ( H.R. Music B.V., 1982; Rhythm Safari, 1991 )
Kabelo And the Beat Goes On ( Universal, 2003 )
Kapa Dech Katchume ( Lusafrica, 1998 )
Kapa Dech Tsuketani ( Lusafrica, 2001 )
Kid and the First People Tiwerenge ( Dakar Sound, 2005 )
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo ( Shanachie, 1992 )
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Long Walk to Freedom ( Heads Up, 2006 )
Ladysmith Black Mambazo No Boundaries (And the Strings of the English Chamber Orchestra) ( Gallo, 2004; Heads Up, 2005 )
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Raise Your Spirit Higher ( Heads Up, 2004 )
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 )
Lahlumlenze Sandla Fun' Indawo ( Gallo, 1997 )
Leonard Dembo, Barura Express Very Best of Leonard Dembo ( Gramma Records, 1999 )
Leonard Dembo, Barura Express Singles Collection, Volume 2 ( Gramma Records, 1996 )
Leonard Zhakata Greatest Hits (Zeonard Karikoga Zhakata) ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1996 )
Leonard Zhakata Original Rhythms of Africa (Zora Music) ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2000 )
Leonard Zhakata Ndingaite Sei? ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1998 )
Leonard Zhakata Mandishorei (Zhakata's Shona roots project) ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1999 )
Leonard Zhakata Vagoni Vebasa ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1997 )
Lily Tembo Lily Tembo ( Mondo Music, 2006 )
Louis Mhlanga Shamwari ( Sheer Sound, 2001 )
Lovemore Majaivana Isono Sami ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2000 )
Lovemore Majaivana The Best of Lovemore Majaivana ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1999 )
Lucky Dube House of Exile ( Shanachie, 1992 )
Lucky Dube Prisoner ( Gallo, 1989; Shanachie, 1990 )
Lucky Dube Slave ( Gallo, 1987; Shanachie, 1989 )
Lucky Dube Lucky Dube: Soul Taker ( Shanachie, 2002 )
Lucky Dube Serious Reggae Business ( Shanachie, 1996 )
Lucky Dube Rough Guide to Lucky Dube ( World Music Network, 2001 )
Lucky Dube The Way It Is ( Shanachie, 1999 )
Lucky Dube Captured Live ( Shanachie, 1991 )
Lucky Dube Rasta Never Die ( Gallo, 1986 )
Lucky Dube Taxman ( Shanachie, 1997 )
Lucky Dube Victims ( Shanachie, 1993 )
Lucky Dube Retrospective ( Rykodisc, 2008 )
Mabulu Soul Marrabenta ( World Connection, 2001 )
Machanic Manyeruke And the Puritans ( Flying Fish, 1986 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Paris-Soweto ( Polydor, 1989 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Rhythm and Art ( Shanachie, 1990 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Stoki Stoki (1964-1994) ( Shanachie, 1996 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Mbaqanga ( Gallo, 1991; Verve, 1992 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Putting on the Light ( Hannibal, 1984; Gallo, 1984 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Isomiso ( Celluloid, 1983 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens The Lion Roars ( Shanachie, 1991 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens King of the Groaners ( Earthworks, 1993 )
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens Thokozile ( Gallo, 1987 )
Mahotella Queens Marriage is a Problem ( Shanachie, 1991 )
Mahotella Queens Women of the World ( Gallo, 1993 )
Mahotella Queens Kazet ( Marabi Productions, 2005 )
Mahotella Queens Izibani Zimgqashiyo ( Earthworks, 1977 )
Mahotella Queens Sebai Bai ( Indigo, 2000 )
Mahotella Queens The Best of The Mahotella Queens ( Gallo, 1977 )
Mainza Chipenzi Mr. Mainza ( ZAMMO Sounds Ltd., 2005 )
Mama Sana Music from Madagascar ( Shanachie, 1992 )
Marimba Ava Murewa Mazuva Ano ( ZimBob )
Marrabenta Star Marrabenta Piquenique ( Piranha, 1996 )
Marrabenta Star Independance ( Piranha )
Maureen Lupo Lilanda Tetwe ( ZAMMO Sounds Ltd., 2005 )
Maureen Lupo Lilanda Soul Masala ( ZAMMO Sounds Ltd., 2007 )
Mbira Dzenharira Gomo Remandiriri ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2001 )
Mbira Dzenharira Rine Manyanga Hariputirwe ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1999 )
Menwar Ay Ay Lolo ( Marabi Productions, 2006 )
Miriam Makeba The Guinea Years ( Syliphone, 1975; Stern's Africa, 2001 )
Miriam Makeba Reflections ( Gallo, 2003 )
Modeste Modeste ( Space Shop Records, 2003 )
Movement Seke vs Xikundu ( Genesis, 2000 )
Mthembu Queens Emjindini ( Rounder Records, 1989 )
Musik Ye Afrika United We Stand ( Sheer Sound, 2003 )
Mutsa Mudeka Zuva Rabuda ( Sweet Tunes Label, 2000 )
Mzwakhe Mbuli Mbulism ( RiSA, 2003 )
Nalu House, Money, Car ( Mondo Music, 2004 )
Nana Coyote Majaja ( Sheer Sound, 2003 )
Nathan Nyirenda Mwe Makufi ( Mopiato Music, 2006 )
Neco Novellas New Dawn/Ku Khata ( Times Square Records, 2008 )
Nicholas Zakaria, Khiama Boys Mashoko ( Gramma Records, 2001 )
Noise Khanyile The Art of Noise ( Shifty Records, 1989 )
Nothembi Mkhwebane Akanamandl' Usathana ( Gallo, 2001 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Wawona ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1987 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Rombe ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1992 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Rumbidzai Jehova ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1992 )
Oliver Mtukudzi The Oliver Mtukudzi Collection ( Putumayo, 2003 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Psss Psss Hallo! ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1990 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Was My Child ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1993 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Please Ndapota ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1982 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Oliver's Greatest Hits ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1983 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Nzara ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1983 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Paivepo ( Putumayo, 2000 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Pfambi ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1981 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Africa ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1980 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Kuvhaira ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1991 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Chokwadi Chichabuda ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1979 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Bvuma/Tolerance ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2000 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Gona ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1986 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Chikonzi (Messenger) ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1990 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Strange, Isn't it? ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1988 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Sugar Pie ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1988 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Grandpa Story ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1989 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Vhunze Moto ( Putumayo, 2002 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Hwema Handirase ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1984 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Nyanga Yenzou ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1988 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Shanda ( Alula Records, 2004 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Shanje ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1981 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Shoko ( Piranha, 1990 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Tuku Music ( Putumayo, 1998 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Tuku Live at Sakubva Concert
Oliver Mtukudzi Mutorwa ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1991 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Ndega Zvangu ("All Alone" Tuku's solo acoustic album.) ( Shava Musik, 1997 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Ndipeiwo Zano ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1978 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, Mahube, MahubeOliver Mtukudzi, Mahube, Mahube Music from Southern Africa ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1998; ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 1998 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Ziwere Mu Kobenhavn ( Shava Musik, 1994 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Maungira ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1982 )
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Black Spirits Muroyi Ndiani ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1980 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Neria soundtrack (Beautiful re-recordings of the original film music.) ( Sheer Sound, 2001 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Zvauya Sei? ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1986 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Mhaka ( Zimbabwe LP/cassette release, 1985 )
Oliver Mtukudzi Nhava ( Heads Up, 2005 )
Patience Mudeka Tafadzwa ( ZimBob, 1998 )
Paul Simon Graceland ( Warner Brothers, 1986 )
Phuzekhemisi Uyisipoki ( Gallo, 2004 )
Phuzekhemisi Nginenkinga ( Gallo, 2001 )
Rajery Sofera The valiha--signature tube harp of Madagascar--is the staple of many beautiful, folkloric records combining elegant, almost courtly, plucked melodies with serene vocal harmonies. A valiha player with only one hand since childhood, Germaine Randrionarisoa ( Marabi Productions, 2007 )
Rajery, Prophets of Da City Age of Truth ( Tusk, 1993 )
Rajery Valontany ( Indigo, 2004 )
Rajery Fanamby ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 2001 )
Rajery Dorotanety ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 1999 )
Rakoto Frah Flute Master of Madagascar ( GlobeStyle, 1999 )
Red Linso True or False ( Mondo Music, 2005 )
Regis Gizavo Samy Olombelo ( Indigo, Label Bleu, 2000 )
Regis Gizavo Mikea ( Label Bleu; Shanachie, 1996 )
René Lecaille Mapou ( Riverboat Records, 2006 )
Robbie Chagumuka Temba Nechako ( Gramma Records, 2000 )
Robson Banda, The Black Eagles Greatest Hits, Volume 1 ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company) )
Robson Banda, The Black Eagles Mukwasha ( Kumusha, 1990 )
Rossy One Eye on the Future, One Eye on the Past ( Shanachie, 1993 )
Rossy Island of Ghosts ( Real World, 1991 )
Sali Oyugi, Shabalala Rhythm Vuma! ( Self Produced, 2002; Gallo, 2005 )
Sam Mtukudzi Rume Rimwe ( Tuku Music, 2008 )
Sam Tshabalala Meadowlands ( Tropical Music (GEMA), 2005 )
Selmor Mtukudzi Shungu ( Self Produced, 2008 )
Serene Kalindula Zambian Legends: Serenje Kalindula ( Mondo Music, 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 )
Simon Chimbetu, Dendera Kings Survival ( Gramma Records, 1997 )
Simon Chimbetu, Dendera Kings African Panorama (Chapter 1) ( Gramma Records, 1999 )
Simon Chimbetu, Dendera Kings Karikoga ( RTP, 1993 )
Simphiwe Dana Zandisile ( Gallo, 2004 )
Solorazaf 9 Pieces of Bizarre ( Musikela )
Soul Brothers Isithothobala ( Gallo, 2002 )
Soul Brothers Jump & Jive ( Earthworks, 1995 )
Soul Brothers Soul Mbaqanga The dance remixes. ( Riverboat Records, 1994 )
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 )
Spirit Talk Mbira Ndonga Mahwe--Return as Spirit ( Self Produced, 1997 )
Spokes Mashiyane King Kwela ( Celluloid )
Stella Chiweshe The Healing Tree ( Shanachie, 1998 )
Stella Chiweshe Chisi ( Piranha )
Stella Chiweshe Double Check This double CD is both a new chapter and a career retrospective for one of Zimbabwe's most important and innovative roots musicians. Stella Chiweshe is often marketed as the "queen of the mbira," but this sells her short. ( Piranha, 2006 )
Stella Chiweshe Talking Mbira ( Piranha, 2002 )
Stella Chiweshe Kumusha ( Piranha, 1990 )
Stella Chiweshe Shungu ( Piranha, 1994 )
Stella Chiweshe Ambuya ( GlobeStyle, 1987; Shanachie, 1990 )
Sunduza Matata
Suthukazi Arosi uBuntu ( Sheer Sound, 2001 )
System Tazvida, Chazezesa Challengers Collection ( Gramma Records, 2000 )
TY2 Smile ( Mondo Music, 2004; Mondo Music, 2004 )
Tarika Son Egal ( Xenophile, 1997 )
Tarika Soul Makassar ( Sakay, 2000; Triloka, 2001 )
Tarika D ( Xenophile, 1999 )
Tarika, TarikaTarika, Tarika 10: Beasts, Ghosts & Dancing with History ( Triloka, 2004; Triloka, 2004 )
Tarika Be Tapan Routes ( Sakay, 2007 )
Tarika Sammy Fanafody ( Rogue Records, 1992 )
Tarika Sammy Beneath Southern Skies
Thandiswa Zabalaza ( Gallo, 2004; Escondida, 2006 )
The Four Brothers Devera Ngwenna 25 ( Gramma Records, 2001 )
The Four Brothers The Hits of the Four Brothers: Volume 2
The Four Brothers Makorokoto ( Cooking Vinyl, 1989 )
The Green Arrows 4-Track Recording Session ( Analog Africa, 2005 )
Thomas Makion Chisesekedzo (Hard Times) ( ZMC--(Zimbabawe Music Company), 2001 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga '98 ( Anonym Records, 1998; Gramma Records, 1998 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited The Singles Collecton: 1977-1986 ( Gramma Records, 1992; ZimBob, 1996 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga: African Spirit Music ( WOMAD Select, 1997 )
Thomas Mapfumo Thomas Mapfumo: The Lion of Zimbabwe ( Sheer Sound )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga International ( Gramma Records, 1993 )
Thomas Mapfumo, Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited, The Blacks UnlimitedThomas Mapfumo, Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Rebel/ Manhungetunge ( Chimurenga Music Company, 2001; Anonym Records, 2002 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Toi Toi ( Chimurenga Music Company, 2002; Anonym Records, 2003 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga for Justice ( Rough Trade, 1985 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited The Game is Over/South Africa ( Chimurenga Music Company, 1990 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Corruption ( Mango, 1989 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Forever ( Hemisphere, 1995 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Collected (Classic cuts and rare tracks from the lion of Zimbabwe (1978-2002)) ( Nascente, 2001 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Varieties ( Gramma Records, 1994 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Explosion Mapfumo shakes up the powers that be in style. ( Gramma Records, 1999; Anonym Records, 2000 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Movement ( Gramma Records, 1997 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited The Chimurenga Singles (1976-1980) ( Shanachie, 1989 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Hokoyo! ( Gramma Records, 1978 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Manhungetunge ( Chimurenga Music Company, 2000 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Hondo ( Gramma Records, 1992; ZimBob, 1993 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Mabassa ( Rough Trade; Gramma Records, 1983; Earthworks, 1984 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chimurenga Masterpiece ( Gramma Records, 1990 )
Thomas Mapfumo, Wadada Leo Smith, N'Da Kulture, The Blacks Unlimited Dreams and Secrets ( Anonym Records, 2000 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Live at El Rey Mapfumo unplugged!! ( Anonym Records, 1999 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Zimbabwe-Mozambique ( Gramma Records, 1987 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Roots Chimurenga ( Chimurenga Music Company, 1996 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Ndangariro ( Gramma Records, 1982; Shanachie, 1991 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Afro Chimurenga ( Gramma Records, 1996 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Gwindingwe Rine Shumba ( Rough Trade; Teal, 1980 )
Thomas Mapfumo Spirits to Bite Our Ears ( DBK Works, 2005 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Chamunorwa "What Are We Fighting For?" ( Gramma Records, 1990; Mango, 1991 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Sweet Chimurenga ( Chimurenga Music Company, 1995 )
Thomas Mapfumo, Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited, The Blacks UnlimitedThomas Mapfumo, Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited, The Blacks Unlimited 12 from 5: Collection Volume 1 ( Gramma Records, 2000; Gramma Records, 2000 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Vanhu Vatema ( Gramma Records, 1993; ZimBob, 1994 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Shumba: vital hits of Zimbabwe ( Earthworks, 1990 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Mr Music ( Rough Trade; Gramma Records, 1984; Earthworks, 1985 )
Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Varombo Kuvarombo (Released internationally as "Corruption") ( Gramma Records, 1988 )
Tribal Cousin Njila Imozi ( Mondo Music, 2001 )
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.
Tute Chigamba, Mhembero Mbira Ensemble Pasi Mapindu (The World is Changing) ( Self Produced, 1998 )
Umzansi Zulu Dancers Ingculaza ( Gallo, 1999 )
Uncle Rex Fingerspeech ( Mondo Music, 2005 )
Vakoka Introducing - Vakoka ( World Music Network, 2004 )
Various artists Tulear Never Sleeps ( Earthworks, 2003 )
Various artists Batonga across the waters : The music of the Batonga of Zambia and Zimbabwe ( Sharp Wood Productions, 1997 )
Various artists Big Red: A Musical Journey through Madagascar ( Indigo; Nascente, 1999 )
Various artists Viva! Zimbabwe ( Earthworks, 1983; Carthage, 1984 )
Various artists Zambia Roadside Music from the Southern Province ( Sharp Wood Productions, 2003 )
Various artists Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (The Soundtrack) ( ATO Records, 2003 )
Various artists Zambush Vol. 1 Zambian Hits from the 80s ( SWP, 2004 )
Various artists Sounds of Zambia: Volume 3 ( Mondo Music, 2002 )
Various artists Rough Guide to Marrabenta Mozambique ( World Music Network, 01/0; World Music Network, 2001 )
Various artists Roots Rock Guitar Party: Zimbabwe Frontline 3 ( Earthworks; Stern's Africa, 1999 )
Various artists Jit - The Movie (the album that led Bonnie Raitt to Oliver Mtukudzi.) ( Virgin; Earthworks, 1991 )
Various artists Africa: Dance Rhythms from Algeria to Zimbabwe ( World Music Network, 2001 )
Various artists A World out of Time. Volume 2 Henry Kaiser and David Lindley in Madagascar ( Shanachie, 1993 )
Various artists From the Copperbelt...Zambian MIner's Songs ( Original Music )
Various artists A World out of Time. Volume 1 Henry Kaiser and David Lindley in Madagascar ( Shanachie, 1992 )
Various artists Mbira Singles Collection ( Gramma Records, 1996 )
Various artists Jive Soweto: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vo
Various artists Mondo Africa ( Mondo Melodia, 2001 )
Various artists A World out of Time. Volume 3 ( Shanachie, 1996 )
Various artists Origins of Guitar Music Southern Congo & Northern Zambia: 1950-58 ( SWP, 2001 )
Various artists Music from Mozambique ( Caprice, 2001 )
Various artists Lesotho Calling : Lesiba & Sekhankula Music ( Sharp Wood Productions, 2007 )
Various artists Kwaito: South African Hip Hop ( Stern's; Earthworks, 2000 )
Various artists Resting Place in the Mists New Valiha and Marovany Music from Madagascar ( Shanachie, 1996 )
Various artists Kalimba & Kalumbu Songs, NOrthern Rhodesia ( Sharp Wood Productions, 1998 )
Various artists Sounds of Zambia, Volume 2 ( Mondo Music, 2001 )
Various artists Shona Mbira Music ( Nonesuch Explorer, 1977; Nonesuch, 2002 )
Various artists Document Zimbabwe ( Real World, 2001 )
Various artists Freedom Songs: Inspiration for Liberation (2-CD, 1 documentary, 1 freedom songs!) ( Mayibuyi Centre, 2000 )
Various artists The Mothers: Township Sessions ( Mr. Bongo Recordings, 2005 )
Various artists Sounds of Zambia: Volume 1 ( Mondo Music, 2000 )
Various artists A Taste Of The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto ( Earthworks, 1993 )
Various artists The Kankobela of the Batonga: Vol 1 ( Sharp Wood Productions, 2009 )
Various artists The Future New Zimbabwe youth music. ( Shamiso, 2000 )
Various artists Squashbox: Zulu, Soto and Xhosa Concertina- 1930-65 ( Silex, 1993 )
Various artists The Kings and Queens of Township Jive ( Earthworks, 1990 )
Various artists Southern Mozambique ( Sharp Wood Productions, 2003 )
Various artists The Moon and the Banana Tree ( Shanachie, 1996 )
Various artists The Rhythm Nation Project: Vol. 1 ( Mondo Music, 2000 )
Various artists Spirit of hte Eagle : ZImbabwe Frontline, Vol 2 ( Earthworks, 1990 )
Various artists Moment of Victory (classic SA pop variety mixed with Desmond Tutu soundbites!) ( Sheer Sound, 2002 )
Various artists South African Legends ( Putumayo, 2000 )
Venancio Mbande Timbila Ta Venancio ( Naxos World, 2001 )
Victoria Mukwesha Nzira ( Shava Musik )
Victoria Mukwesha Chamu ( Shava Musik )
Vusi Mahlasela The Voice ( ATO Records, 2003 )
Vusi Mahlasela When You Come Back ( Shifty Records )
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 )
Vusi Mahlasela Jungle of Questions ( BMG, 2002 )
Vusi Mahlasela Wisdom of Forgiveness ( Shifty Records, 1994 )
Wa-Zimba Mande Wazy ( Tinder, 2003 )
Wazimbo, Marrabenta Star Nwahulwana ( Piranha, 2001 )
West Nkosi Rhythm of Healing ( Earthworks, 1992 )
William Rusere Shona Folk Melodies ( District Six, 2001 )
Xalam Apartheid ( Encore, 1/1/ )
Yvonne Chaka Chaka Chaka Chaka ( Teal, 1992 )


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