Urban Zulu
by Busi Mhlongo
- Type: Album
- Released: 1 January 1998
- Label: M.E.L.T. 2000
- Country: South Africa
- Length: 1:00:10
- Community rating: 3.64/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
A deeply powerful and globally acclaimed release from the celebrated South African vocalist. Known for performing the traditionally male-dominated Maskanda style, Mhlongo electrifies traditional Zulu folk structures with incredibly vibrant Mbaqanga grooves, prominent funk-driven basslines, and her awe-inspiring, passionately expressive voice.
Genres
Descriptors: call-and-response, melodic, folk, traditional, vocal, rhythmic, storytelling
Tracklist
- Yehlisan'Umoya Ma-Afrika (5:25)
- Yapheli'Mali Yami (6:26)
- We Baba Omncane (5:40)
- Ukuthula (6:54)
- Yise Wabant'A Bami (4:12)
- Uganga Nge Ngane (5:46)
- Ngadlalwa Yindoda (4:46)
- Nguye Lo (4:52)
- Zithin'Izizwe (6:53)
- Awukho Umuzi Ongena Kukhuluma Kwawo (7:00)
- Oxamu (2:10)