South Africa
Episode: 23.33
This week we’re traveling to South Africa, a country that has had a major impact on popular music worldwide. We’ll explore everything from gospel to township jive and more traditional sounds sampling the diverse musical bounty this beautiful country has to offer.
Air Time:
August 7th – August 13th
Featuring:
1. Tsepo Tshola – Mbube (from the album “A New Dawn” on Chissa Records)
2. Miriam Makeba – Pata Pata 2000 (from the albums “Homeland / New World Party” on Putumayo)
3. Soul Brothers – Ujaheni (from the albums “The Best of Soul Brothers / South Africa” on Gallo / Putumayo)
4. Vusi Mahlasela – Ntate Mahlasela (from the albums “The Voice” on ATO Records)
5. Nibs Van Der Spuy – Beautiful Feet (from the album “Beautiful Feet / South Africa” on Sheer Sound / Putumayo)
6. Mahube feat. Phinda – Oxam (from the albums “Music of Southern Africa / South Africa” on Sheer Sound / Putumayo)
7. Bholoja – Mbombela (from the album “South Africa” on Putumayo)
8. Blk Sonshine – Nkosi (from the album “Good Life” on Colossal / Sony BMG)
9. Johnny Clegg – Utshani Obulele (Zulu Version) (from the album “One Life” on Marabi)
10. Hugh Masekela – Thimela (from the album “Time” on Columbia)
11. Soweto Gospel Choir – Ngahlulele (from the album “Grace” on
Shanachie)
12. Freshlyground – Ma’ Cheri (from the album “Ma’Cheri” on Wrasse)
13. Zoro – Work (from the album “South Africa” on Putumayo)
Source by Putumayo