World: African- South

(See a text list of all World: African- South albums.)

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Editor's Picks (see more)

MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA: Hurongwa
One of those groups you have to experience if you want to get a flavor of what's currently playing in all the venues in Harare and throughout Zimbabwe. Each member of the group is a gwenyambira (master mbira player) in his own right
CD price: $15.00
DUMI & MINANZI III: Mweya
Traditional marimba music of the Shona people performed by the God Father of marimba music from Zimbabwe Dumi Maraire.
SHEASBY MATIURE AND THE MBIRA QUEENS AND THE MUTINHIMIRA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE: Sarura Wako
Sheasby Matiure and his ensembles perform songs on the Mbira Nyunganyunga, a 15-key plucked instrument, and as a six-piece marimba performance group whose music is culled from the traditional repertoire and contemporary compositions of Zimbabwe.
CD price: $15.00
MARCUS WYATT: Language 12
The eagerly awaited new album from Marcus Wyatt, features some of South Africa's finest musicians,where the music breaks away from the straight-ahead sound to a more groove based concept, with loops and soundscapes interspersed with great live performance
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Mhumhi Records 1999-2003
Traditional field and studio recording from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Including many types of mbira and nyanga (ngororombe) panpipes.
CD price: $20.00
GUY MENDILOW: Guy Mendilow: Live
VOTED BOSTON'S BEST WORLD MUSIC ACT — Best Music Poll 2005, Boston Phoenix ————— In “Mendilusia,” ancient Judeo-Spanish melodies meld with Brazilian bossa, South African harmonies and Mendilow’s award-winning overtone singing.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
LITTLE HAWK AND EMA: Relative
A true World Music project that seamlessly merges Native American and South African styles, instruments and sensibilities to produce rich musical textures.
CD price: $14.97
BRENO SAUER QUARTETO: 4 No Sucesso
'4 No Sucesso', Breno Sauer's explosive 1965 follow-up to '4 Na Bossa' this time taking on pop and bossa classics from Brazil, Italy, South Africa, France and England.
CD price: $12.97
CHILDREN OF AGAPE: Thina Simunye
Traditional Zulu songs performed by children from the AGAPE orphanage in South Africa
CD price: $17.00
RIVERDANCE ON BROADWAY: Music From The Broadway Show
The spirit of Ireland, Spain, South Africa all in one spirited uplift of a thrilling new musical experience. -Tom Jeremy, Kenya
CD price: $12.00

New Arrivals (see more)

TEFO HLAELE: Nature Song
Afro Beat done on a different level with a mixture of jazz
CD price: $14.97
CHRIS CHAMELEON: Klassieke Chameleon
Always changing it up, this live performance is done in classic Chameleon style with a full band (cello, contra-bass, the works) and incredible contemporary arrangements.
CD price: $12.97
KUKUVA MARIMBA: Live Out Loud
World dance music infused with vibrant energy
CD price: $16.00
MAWUNGIRA ENHARIRA: Hurongwa
One of those groups you have to experience if you want to get a flavor of what's currently playing in all the venues in Harare and throughout Zimbabwe. Each member of the group is a gwenyambira (master mbira player) in his own right
CD price: $15.00
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Mhumhi Records 1999-2003
Traditional field and studio recording from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Including many types of mbira and nyanga (ngororombe) panpipes.
CD price: $20.00
DUMI & MINANZI III: Mweya
Traditional marimba music of the Shona people performed by the God Father of marimba music from Zimbabwe Dumi Maraire.
SHEASBY MATIURE AND THE MBIRA QUEENS AND THE MUTINHIMIRA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE: Sarura Wako
Sheasby Matiure and his ensembles perform songs on the Mbira Nyunganyunga, a 15-key plucked instrument, and as a six-piece marimba performance group whose music is culled from the traditional repertoire and contemporary compositions of Zimbabwe.
CD price: $15.00
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Konzeresa Riddim
The first ever official dancehall riddim album from the continent of Africa. Jam packed with powerful inspirational music from various artists, who were born and bred in Southern African Zimbabwe.
CD price: $17.00 / MP3 price: $12.97
ANGELA LUNA: Hope Nation
Alternative and world influenced acoustic rock.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $7.92
TEFO HLAELE: Reasons
Funky Afro beat.
CD price: $14.97

Top Sellers (see more)

CHILDREN OF AGAPE: Thina Simunye
Traditional Zulu songs performed by children from the AGAPE orphanage in South Africa
CD price: $17.00
KELLERMAN: Colour
This debut album from South Africa’s most diverse flautist is contemporary world music at its best. Inspired by styles and cultures from around the world and here at home.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
ANZANGA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE: Shinga Moyo
A lively and soulful collection of Shona marimba music. The album includes pieces from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Gambia, Guinea, and Zaire.
CD price: $16.00
ANN MORTIFEE: Into The Heart of The Sangoma
Ann Mortifee is an author/playwright/actress and native South African. This is the story of her journey home and the Zulu blood ceremony that changed her life. SACD 5.0 hybrid disc. Incredible sounds.
CD price: $11.97 / MP3 price: $9.97
AMASOKA EMVELO: Sanibona Ma Africa
Traditional South African vocal music.
CD price: $8.97 / MP3 price: $5.97
MARCUS WYATT: Language 12
The eagerly awaited new album from Marcus Wyatt, features some of South Africa's finest musicians,where the music breaks away from the straight-ahead sound to a more groove based concept, with loops and soundscapes interspersed with great live performance
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
BRENO SAUER QUARTETO: 4 No Sucesso
'4 No Sucesso', Breno Sauer's explosive 1965 follow-up to '4 Na Bossa' this time taking on pop and bossa classics from Brazil, Italy, South Africa, France and England.
CD price: $12.97
MIKANIC: Swimming With The Women
A hip African world groove with an acoustic folk singer-songwriter edge, "Swimming with the Women" sweeps you up in Mikanic's South African roots bringing joy with every track.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $14.00
GUY MENDILOW: Guy Mendilow: Live
VOTED BOSTON'S BEST WORLD MUSIC ACT — Best Music Poll 2005, Boston Phoenix ————— In “Mendilusia,” ancient Judeo-Spanish melodies meld with Brazilian bossa, South African harmonies and Mendilow’s award-winning overtone singing.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
LIBANA: Night Passage: Invocations for the Journey
A lyrical gathering of rounds, chants, and songs, this release gives soulful illumination to the infinite mysteries of life's seasons. Songs range from a South African ancestral incantation to lush settings of Rumi to an undulating chant honoring the Yoru
CD price: $15.98 / MP3 price: $15.98