Various Artists - Next Stop Soweto presents Spirit Of Malombo: Malombo, Jabula, Jazz Afrika 1966-1984 (2014)
BAND/ARTIST: Various Artists
- Title: Next Stop Soweto presents Spirit Of Malombo: Malombo, Jabula, Jazz Afrika 1966-1984
- Year Of Release: 2014
- Label: Strut
- Genre: afro jazz, spiritual jazz
- Quality: FLAC (tracks)
- Total Time: 2:05:32
- Total Size: 618 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
South Africa’s Julian Bahula created a unique synthesis of Western jazz and the indigenous rhythms of his home country, spreading his culture to an international audience as well as creating awareness for political issues affecting his homeland. Strut’s new Spirit of Malombo collection sheds light on this visionary musician and tireless advocate for equality in South Africa.
In the early ‘60s, Bahula introduced indigenous malombo drums alongside guitar and flute to create a new, politically-charged fusion. After a spell with guitarist Philip Tabane, Bahula settled with musicians Lucky Ranku and Abie Cindi as Malombo Jazz Makers and the trio placed themselves bravely on the frontline of anti-apartheid activism including a domestic tour with Steve Biko as part of the ‘Into The Heart of Negritude’ theatre production.
As the pressure of apartheid intensified, Bahula moved to political exile in the UK, where he formed new Afro super-group, Jabula. The band worked closely and selflessly with the exiled ANC, the Anti-Apartheid Movement and other anti-apartheid organisations, using their music to help spread political awareness across Europe.
In ’83, Bahula and his wife Liza set up the first concert in the UK to raise awareness for Nelson Mandela, ‘African Sounds’, an event that helped kick-start the international pressure leading to Mandela’s release in 1990. The Specials’ Jerry Dammers was there and was inspired by Jabula’s track ‘Mandela’ to write the huge hit for The Special A.K.A., ‘Free Nelson Mandela’.
http://www.strut-records.com/spiritofmalombo/
Tracklist:
01. Malombo Jazz Makers Plus 2 - Bahula Dithabeng (3:38)
02. Malombo Jazz Men - Abie's Mood (3:47)
03. Malombo Jazz Makers - Hleziphi (4:21)
04. Malombo - Malombo Workshop (6:46)
05. Malombo Jazz Makers - Matshenyogo (4:49)
06. Malombo Jazz Makers - Bababelo (3:11)
07. Malombo - Bird Meets Elephant (5:22)
08. Malombo Jazz Makers - Abbey's Body (3:19)
09. Malombo Jazz Makers Plus 2 - Away From Malombo's (3:41)
10. Malombo Jazz Makers - Jikeleza (2:12)
11. Malombo Jazz Makers - Sefuralomg (7:55)
12. Malombo Jazz Makers - Sibathathu (2:42)
13. Jabula - Sorrows (extract) (1:32)
14. Jabula - Let Us Be Free (4:17)
15. Jabula - Thunder Into Our Hearts (7:03)
16. Jabula - Journey To Africa (6:01)
17. Jabula - Mathome (4:00)
18. Jabula - All For One (11:58)
19. Julian Bahula's Jazz Afrika - Woza Cindi (7:56)
20. Jabula - Siakala (4:28)
21. Julian Bahula's Jazz Afrika - Tlhompho (6:20)
22. Jabula - Jabula Happiness (3:02)
23. Jabula - Ithumeleng Ba Mamelodi (6:28)
24. Jabula - Bolotkwa (5:37)
25. Julian Bahula - Heita Cindi (5:05)
In the early ‘60s, Bahula introduced indigenous malombo drums alongside guitar and flute to create a new, politically-charged fusion. After a spell with guitarist Philip Tabane, Bahula settled with musicians Lucky Ranku and Abie Cindi as Malombo Jazz Makers and the trio placed themselves bravely on the frontline of anti-apartheid activism including a domestic tour with Steve Biko as part of the ‘Into The Heart of Negritude’ theatre production.
As the pressure of apartheid intensified, Bahula moved to political exile in the UK, where he formed new Afro super-group, Jabula. The band worked closely and selflessly with the exiled ANC, the Anti-Apartheid Movement and other anti-apartheid organisations, using their music to help spread political awareness across Europe.
In ’83, Bahula and his wife Liza set up the first concert in the UK to raise awareness for Nelson Mandela, ‘African Sounds’, an event that helped kick-start the international pressure leading to Mandela’s release in 1990. The Specials’ Jerry Dammers was there and was inspired by Jabula’s track ‘Mandela’ to write the huge hit for The Special A.K.A., ‘Free Nelson Mandela’.
http://www.strut-records.com/spiritofmalombo/
Tracklist:
01. Malombo Jazz Makers Plus 2 - Bahula Dithabeng (3:38)
02. Malombo Jazz Men - Abie's Mood (3:47)
03. Malombo Jazz Makers - Hleziphi (4:21)
04. Malombo - Malombo Workshop (6:46)
05. Malombo Jazz Makers - Matshenyogo (4:49)
06. Malombo Jazz Makers - Bababelo (3:11)
07. Malombo - Bird Meets Elephant (5:22)
08. Malombo Jazz Makers - Abbey's Body (3:19)
09. Malombo Jazz Makers Plus 2 - Away From Malombo's (3:41)
10. Malombo Jazz Makers - Jikeleza (2:12)
11. Malombo Jazz Makers - Sefuralomg (7:55)
12. Malombo Jazz Makers - Sibathathu (2:42)
13. Jabula - Sorrows (extract) (1:32)
14. Jabula - Let Us Be Free (4:17)
15. Jabula - Thunder Into Our Hearts (7:03)
16. Jabula - Journey To Africa (6:01)
17. Jabula - Mathome (4:00)
18. Jabula - All For One (11:58)
19. Julian Bahula's Jazz Afrika - Woza Cindi (7:56)
20. Jabula - Siakala (4:28)
21. Julian Bahula's Jazz Afrika - Tlhompho (6:20)
22. Jabula - Jabula Happiness (3:02)
23. Jabula - Ithumeleng Ba Mamelodi (6:28)
24. Jabula - Bolotkwa (5:37)
25. Julian Bahula - Heita Cindi (5:05)
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