The Indestructible Beat of Soweto

Serving as a crucial introduction to contemporary South African music for Western audiences, 'The Indestructible Beat of Soweto' is a landmark compilation capturing the vibrant sounds of the nation's townships. Though primarily marketed as mbaqanga, the collection showcases a broader musical palette, from the intricate, loping guitar work of artists like Moses Mchunu and the Makgona Tsohle Band to the powerful a cappella isicathamiya harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.