Mahlathini: King of the Groaners by Mahlathini - VitaMusik

COMPILATION

A nice collection of recordings from 1972-1977 from Mahlathini (Simon Nkabinde), the king of groaners. He specializes in a deep bass style of singing in South African township forms. Accompanying him on this album is a plethora of backup singers and musicians. What a listener will notice is the layered vocals dousing every track -- the hallmark of South African music. Another noticeable item is the unstoppable half-soukous guitar that bounces along in the background of every song. For a fan of South African music, an album devoted to Mahlathini's hits would certainly be a pleasure. For a casual listener, or someone new to the genres encompassed by his work, one may wish to start out with something else from the same Earthworks label, perhaps -- the Indestructible Beat of Soweto series would probably cover all bases. ~ Adam Greenberg

13. Mbaka Aka

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

9. Isikhonyane

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

2. Intombi Emnyama

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

16. Izandile Jive

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

17. Selimathunzi

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

6. Isitha Ihliziyo

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

12. Ngizothi Mamakubani

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

7. Mtaka Mama

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

19. Inkosi Yomculo

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

10. We-Somhlolo

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

1. Umkhovu

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

11. Ithemba Alibulali

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

20. Umkhwenyana

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

18. Nomalanga

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

5. Woza Zoxolisa

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

15. Guluva

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

4. Wavutha Umlilo

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

3. Nomacala

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

14. Umama Ithembalami

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

8. Umona

Primary Artist: Mahlathini; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

20 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

56 minutes and 52 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 620x620 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

World, Worldwide, Rock, African, Afro-Pop, South Africa, Township

Label

Earthworks

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United Kingdom

Language

Afrikaans

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 15, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

740042152922