In the Townships

by Dudu Pukwana & Spear

In the Townships cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1974
  • Label: Caroline
  • Country: South Africa
  • Length: 35:30
  • Community rating: 3.52/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded by South African expatriates in London, this album is a joyous, wildly energetic celebration of kwela and mbaqanga rhythms fused with free jazz fire. Alto saxophonist Dudu Pukwana leads his group through relentless, danceable grooves that exude an undeniable, uplifting communal spirit.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, party, improvisation, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Baloyi (5:18)
  2. Ezilalini (6:43)
  3. Zukude (5:43)
  4. Sonia (3:28)
  5. Angel Nemali (6:04)
  6. Nobomvu (4:00)
  7. Sekela Khuluma (4:14)

Credits

  • Dudu Pukwana & Spear - primary artist
  • Dudu Pukwana - alto saxophone, piano, congas, percussion, vocals, arranged by, written-by
  • Harry Miller - bass, bass guitar
  • Louis Moholo - drums, percussion
  • Jo Vusumuzi Gumede - sleeve notes
  • Bizo Mngqikana - tenor saxophone, percussion, vocals
  • Mongezi Feza - trumpet, congas, percussion, vocals, written-by

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