Vadzimu

Vadzimu Artist: Zim Ngqawana
Label: Sheer Sound
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD


UPC: 740042999626
EAN: 0740042999626
ASIN: B0000C0F9X


Release Date: 2003-09-02

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Tracks:

  1. Umthakathi
  2. Kubi
  3. Gumboot Dance
  4. Interlude
  5. Amagoduka, Pt. 3
  6. Long Waltz to Freedom
  7. Zanusi
  8. Mozambique
  9. Zimzim
  10. Dirge
  11. Tafelberg/Carnival Samba
  12. Unamaqhinga Na
  13. Anthem
  14. Umoya
  15. Vadzimu
  16. Thula Sizwe

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the best CDs of all time.......2005-02-22

I hate resorting to such grand statements, but Vadzimu has, in my mind, earned its place as one of the best albums ever. It is sad to think that it will never garner the attention it deserves nor exert the influence it should, but for those who track it down, this album is a treasure.

It divides up into an epic, suite-like organization. The first part, Satire, contains pieces that reference traditional forms of South African music (a stand-out track is Gumboot Dance). From there, the album moves into a vast array of styles and moods, from the darkly brooding "Long Waltz to Freedom" to the more jubilant cover of Abdullah Ibrahim's "Carnival Samba."

Zim's saxophone tone is a distinctive, often cutting, wail. He is buoyed by some of his mainstays, such as Andile Yenana on piano, but also brings in harp, viola, etc in order to augment his usual quartet.

The music requires an open-mindedness on the part of the listener. Not so much because it is inaccessible, but simply because Zim leaps around in style and mood, refusing to settle musically or creatively. However, if you are up for some extremely creative, brilliant music, this album is for you.

As, incidentally, are his earlier albums.

4 out of 5 stars Exiting blend.......2004-06-21

I bought this fascinating CD on vacation in South Africa
It is a blend of jazz and world music. I'm normally not a fan of world music but I do really enjoy this CD
Zim is, I understand a big name in SA and deservedly so!

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