Ancient Civilizations of Southern Africa 4 - The Xhosa People
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CD Information • CD Title: Ancient Civilizations of Southern Africa 4 • Artist(s): The Xhosa People • CD Code: EUCD2203 • Tracks: 18 • Playing Time: 67:34 min • Booklet Info in: English, Spanish, French, German

Exciting and lively traditional songs and chants of the Xhosa people from South Africa, famous through Miriam Makeba's international hit, the famous Click Song . Compiled, performed by, and under the direction of leading South African musician and singer Blues Ntaka. A cappella songs, sometimes call-and-response style, sometimes in beautiful four-part harmonies accompanied by clapping, stomping, ankle shakers, whistling, etc.

Track Listing:

1. Hambani bafana - 5:18

2. Ndabha qwa - 4:36

3. Umtscholozo - 4:25

4. Amaqwati - 4:09

5. Umz'unqabile - 4:28

6. Emasimini - 3:46

7. Nomokhwe - 5:06

8. Yilendoda - 3:34

9. Sangoma - 3:44

10. Hlani ngendawo zenu - 2:32

11. Uyaphiteni ngomlomo - 2:30

12. Itamsanqa - 4:02

13. Inkosi - 4:22

14. Umthe'onzima - 4:17

15. Wena qha - 3:29

16. Nankumntu enqonqoza - 0:32

17. Emakhaya - 3:23

18. Sugundona - 2:29