Ramadu – Izambulelo – Traditional and contemporary music from Zimbabwe
[EUCD1704]

CD Information • CD Title: Izambulelo – Traditional and contemporary music from Zimbabwe • Artist(s): Ramadu • CD Code: EUCD1704 • Tracks: 16 • Playing Time: 57:52 min • Booklet Info in: English, French, Spanish, German

Ramadu, former lead singer of the Zimbabwean group Insingizi Emnyama presents a varied album from traditional a cappella songs with excellent harmony singing and accompanied songs with traditional drums and percussion to modern African music.

Info about the songs plus original lyrics in the booklet. “The mixture of background music and voices create a wonderful sound of “isicathamiya” (Ladysmith’s special style of harmony singing) Joseph Shabalala, head and lead singer of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Track Listing:

1. Maqhawe 'Nkosi (King's Army) - 4:52

2. Thokoza (Be Happy) - 4:06

3. Tholakele (Name of a Girl) - 3:16

4. Amalobolo (Payment for the Bride) - 3:57

5. Mwari-we (My Lord) - 2:01

6. Igama LeNkosi (The King's name) - 2:26

7. Ingculaza-AIDS (AIDS) - 4:06

8. Hayi-bo Drums - 1:57

9. Sicel 'iZulu (Prayer for Rain) - 3:13

10. Langa Laphuma LeNdaba (Daily News) - 4:13

11. Hama Dzavo (Relatives) - 3:10

12. Idlala Ngami (She is playing with me) - 4:36

13. Hamba Nami (Let's Travel Together) - 3:38

14. Intandane (Orphan) - 3:50

15. MaGumede (Mrs. Gumede) - 5:10

16. Inyoni zeZulu - 3:21