Township Bop

Township Bop

ASIN: B000069DX1

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
2002 compilation contains the very first recordings from the Blue Notes. The legendary South African jazz combo then featured the talents of pianist Chris McGregor, trumpeter Mongezi Feza, saxophonists Dudu Pukwana & Nick Moyake & drummer Louis Tebugo Moholo. Recorded in Cape Town 1964. All original SABC recordings. Includes eight page booklet with biography & many rare photos.

Tracks:

Zulu Piano Medley No. 1, Pt. 1
Rea Gae (We Are Going Home)
Mbube (The Lion) - Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds
Khala Zo'me (Cry Until the Tears Dry Up) - Royal Players
Meadowlands - Nancy Jacobs & Her Sisters
Unomeva (A Wasp)
Jikela Emaweni (Turn Around to the Cliffs) - The Manhattan Brothers
Nomathemba (A Woman's First Name)
Ufikizolo (He Only Arrived Yesterday) - Dorothy Masuka
Something New in Africa - Solven Whistlers
Goli Kwela - Kippie Moeketsi & The Marabi Kings
Uile Ngoan'a Batho (Our Child Is Gone) - Miriam Makeba & the Skylarks, Spokes Mashiyane
Diepkloof Ekhaya (Diepkloof, My Home) - Jazz Dazzlers
Thulandvile (Keep Quiet, I've Heard You) - Elite Swingsters
Umbuzi (The Goat)
Msenge (The Milktree) - Four Yanks
Ulova (A Loafer) - The Young Stars
Midnight Ska - Reggie Msomi's Hollywood Jazz Band
Mr. Music - Big Four Quartet
Mama Thula (Mother, Keep Quiet!) - Mahotella Queens
Ngikhala Ngiya Baleka No. 2 (I'm Crying While Running Away)
Mkatakata (Unrest) - John Ramotsie
Tsotsi (A Thug)
Omzala Bakho (Your Cousins)
Bayeza (They Are Coming)
Thakane (A Woman's First Name)
Ndakwa Njalo (You Always Get Drunk)
Toitoi (A Male's First Name) - Masa Marumo

Album Description

UK compilation documents the growth of township music through the apartheid years. Every major genre is illustrated with original long unavailable recordings from the most famous artists (as well as a few who have dropped off into undeserved obscurity). 28 tracks including, Thomas Mabiletsa, Royal Players, Jazz Danglers, Four Yanks, Boyoyo Boys and more. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews:

South African "jive" and other rare music.......2001-08-13

An outstanding collection of rare early South African pop, including some classic swing-flavored "jive" tunes and "kwela" (pennywhistle) tunes. This disc spans from 1939 to 1981, and includes early work by later well-known bands such as the Mahotella Queens (in 1967!), but it's the 'Fifties-era jive stuff that makes this special. It's hard to find and out of fashion, but really, really catchy! Highly recommended album with generous amounts of music and informative liner notes.

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Essential in the history of jazz

Township Bop
The Blue Notes
Manufacturer: Proper Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath
Country Cooking
Travelling Somewhere
Sound Grammar

ASIN: B000069DX1
Release Date: 2002-06-12

Tracks:

Schoolboy - The Blue Notes
Now - Chris McGregor
The Blessing Light
The Blessing Light
Take The Coltrane - Duke Ellington
Angelica - Duke Ellington
Kay
Kay
Vortex Special - Chris McGregor
Never Let Me Go - Livingston, Evans
Izithunywa
Blue Nick
Coming Home
Dick's Pick - Chris McGregor

Album Description

2002 compilation contains the very first recordings from the Blue Notes. The legendary South African jazz combo then featured the talents of pianist Chris McGregor, trumpeter Mongezi Feza, saxophonists Dudu Pukwana & Nick Moyake & drummer Louis Tebugo Moholo. Recorded in Cape Town 1964. All original SABC recordings. Includes eight page booklet with biography & many rare photos.

Album Details

Features the Very First Recordings from the Legendary South African Modern Jazz Combo. These Extremely Rare Recordings were Recorded in Cape Town in 1964. Also Included is an Eight Page Booklet with Biography and Rare Photos.

Customer Reviews:

Essential in the history of jazz.......2003-11-06

Chris McGregor, a white man, and five black men produced eminently listenable jazz--accurately dubbed "Township Bop"--way back in 1964, when such music, produced by an integrated band, was thought to be "inappropriate" for segregated South Africa. Indeed, The Blue Notes, despite being perhaps the most loved of all South African groups of that benighted era, were forced to leave their beloved country and take up residency in England.

And what a group it was! McGregor, the leader, was perhaps the least notable of the members of this stellar band, all of whom (save Nick Moyake) went on to have brilliant solo careers. Dudu Pukwana, alto sax, made many fine records of township jazz. Johnny Dyani, before his untimely death, was a leading figure on the British jazz scene and recorded some remarkable albums for Steeplechase (esp. Witchdoctor's Son, Afrika, and Angolian Cry). Louis Moholo (drums) was perhaps the biggest star of this outfit, becoming a leading light of the European free jazz scene, and a bandleader of note (check out his brilliant discs on Ogun, Viva la Black Exile and Freedom Tour) as well as recording several fine sessions with Evan Parker (esp. Bush Fire, also Ogun).

Even as far back as 1964, you could tell there was something special about this group--a raw energy, a new take on an original American art form filtered throught all the hardship and oppression that was South Africa under Apartheid.

Tracks:

Yakhal' Inkomo - Winston 'Mankunku' Ngozi
Bombella - Dollar Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim)
Soso - Zacks Nkosi
B My Dear (Live) - The Blue Notes
Lover Come Back To Me - Kippie Moeketsi/John Mehegan/Claude Shange/Gene Latimore
Marabi - Imeko
Switch - Chris McGregor & The Castle Lager Big Band
Spring - Chris Schilder Quintet
Eli's Song - Isipingo
Linda - Jimmy Dludlu
Old Devil Moon - Kippie Moeketsi/John Mehegan/Hugh Masekela/John Gwangwa/Claude Shange/Gene Latimore
Scullery Department - The Jazz Epistles
Yeka Yeka - African Jazz Pioneers

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Absolutely enthralling!
file under 'easy listening'
More Good stuff from S/A
As close to indespensible as a CD can be
Excellent selections!

Rough Guide to South African Jazz
Thelani AJB feat. West Nkosi
Manufacturer: World Music Network
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Rough Guide to the Music of South Africa

ASIN: B00004RBXS
Release Date: 2001-10-08

Tracks:

Nonto Sangoma - African Jazz Pioneers
Thaba Bosiu - Sipho Mabuse
African Marketplace - Abdullah Ibrahim
Tunji's Song - Chris McGregor's Brotherhood Of Breath
Cabbage And Roti - Deepak Ram
Mabarane - Sheer All Stars
Marabi Kwela - Thelani AJB
Siyavuya - Miriam Makeba/The Skylarks
Twelve Times Twelve - Jazz In Africa AKA Jazz Epistles
See You Later - Lemmy Special
Genes And Spirits - Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Election Day Serenade - Pops Mohamed
Closer To The Source - Bheki Mseleku
UDF - Chris McGregor/The South African Exiles
Wait Awhile - Winston's Jive Mix-Up
You Think You Know Me - Ziim Ngqawana

Album Description

This Rough Guide explores the jazz scene of one of the world's greatest musical powerhouses. From the progressive 1960s, when many of South Africa's finest musicians were forced into exile by the constraints of apartheid, to the modern era and the sound of the new 'rainbow nation', it also takes in the great jazz era of the 1950s.

Artists include: Abdullah Ibrahim, Miriam Makeba, Pops Mohamed, Chris McGregor, Lemmy Special, African Jazz Pioneers, Sipho Mabuse and Bheki Mseleku

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely enthralling!.......2006-06-03

I seldom write reviews for Amazon because I don't have a lot of time, but this CD is one of the best I've heard in the past several years. I've enjoyed every single track--for me it's definitely the best of the 30 Rough Guide collections I've heard to date. Fifteen years ago, listening to a program about "African music" on NPR I started chasing what I'd heard -- and now I know it was South African. Reminds me a bit of modern Brazilian jazz. My ears are reveling in all these sounds and beats. I want more!

file under 'easy listening'.......2003-09-09

i made the mistake of thinking that this would be african music, but every time i play i swear it i swear it's just another jazz festival gathering. i am absolutely certain that there are more South African jazz musicians with character than are represented here. i would say if you like jazz, then sure, but if you're looking for good African music, check out the rough guides to Senegal & Gambia, Cape Verde (sweet!! bluesy and jazzy), or Music of Africa.

More Good stuff from S/A.......2003-05-02

Strictly speaking, this Cd isn't just S/A jazz but what is commonly known as "Township Jive, " the Jazz and R&B flavored music of South Africa's ghettoes. But whatever you call it, it's VERY good stuff and this Cd will please both initiates and longtime fans of the genre with its melodic and rhythmic selections. The selection with Miriam Makeba and her early group the Skylarks is particularly appealing. If you have this already, it's a good way to turn your friends to this wonderful genre of music. Show them what Paul Simon was talking about.

As close to indespensible as a CD can be.......2002-08-20

From first to last track, this CD is an outstanding collection of music which is either unavailable elsewhere, or very, very difficult to find (at least in Chicago). Every song on this collection is pure joy: South African pop sensibilities flavoring rich jazz. A tape of this CD is one of my steadfast driving partners, remaining in my car as other titles shuffle in and out. My only complaint is that there isn't more: I want another disk!

Excellent selections!.......2001-07-25

This CD is a must for anyone into Jazz music, from Contemporary Jazz to Classical, this album is one of a kind. With the various bands and sounds, you can get a good feel for what it might be like being in South Africa at a club enjoying a nice meal. With 16 songs on the album and a total of 73 minutes of playing time, you are bound to enjoy loads of fun and relaxation!

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'inauguration' by alan"lenny"cameron - track 1, cd2.
Jazz Offerings from South Africa

Jazz Offerings from South Africa
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Gallo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TWUX
Release Date: 2000-05-30

Tracks:

Thaba Bosiu [Mountain of Darkness] - Sipho Mabuse
Bra Ntemi's Kwela - African Jazz Pioneers
Rock
Song for Johnny Dyani - Sipho Gumede
Dudu
Kampala - Jabu Nkosi
Wait Awhile - Winston's Jive Mix-Up
Short Piece - Tananas
Pennywhistle - Mango Groove
Kgaitsedi Rebecca - Big Voice Jack Lerole
Last Sixpence - Spokes Mashiyane
Mazuzu (Young Woman) - West Nkosi
See You Later - Dan Hill, Lemmy Special
Man Feeling - Philip Tabane
Yakhal' Inkomo
Inguga (Theme from Beckett's Trek) - Henry Zuma

Tracks:

Inauguration
Dance No. 1
Dada - Luis Moreira
Bumpkins, Funky - Tananas
Qalaphansi in Afrikaans - Winston's Jive Mix-Up
Way Back Fifties
Midnight Ska - Reggie Msomi's Hollywood Jazz Band
Shoo-Roop! - Mango Groove
Chobolo - Spokes Mashiyane
Kwela, Marabi - West Nkosi
Duba Duba - West Nkosi
Hoshh Hoha - Jabu Nkosi
Bump Jive
Zandile
Emsengeni
Skokiaan

Customer Reviews:

'inauguration' by alan"lenny"cameron - track 1, cd2........2003-09-21

-healing, soulful sentiments and feelings from the composer and performers of this title, at an historic juncture in South African history. Particularly moving are the near to audible tears of the violinist and saxophonist whose unique solo's express one of the most truthful and reflective tributes to the life and times of Nelson Mandela. So saying it seems to be a warm and emotive musical embrace of South Africa's beautiful people & new leaders, who continue to build a nation whilst transcending everyday adversity after a long uphill struggle for peace and freedom.

Jazz Offerings from South Africa.......2003-02-10

On a recent stop at Joburg Intl. Airport I purchased this album. Wanting to listen to it on the long trip back to the US, I went to purchase a CD player. The South African attendant when he heard cuts of the album went into ecstatatic dancing. In the short period I was in this shop five people wanted to know where I purchased it. The scene in the shop was unimaginable. The power of music to bring both black and white together. The uplifting glow has stayed with me since my return home.

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African Summit
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Kaz
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008FAOW
Release Date: 1996-05-08

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Nonto Sangoma
The African Jazz Pioneers
Manufacturer: Kaz
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008FAOS
Release Date: 1994-03-11

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