Ulwandle Oluncgwele

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Ulwandle Oluncgwele
Studio album by
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Released1977
GenreIsicathamiya[1]
Length35:00 approx.
LabelGallo Record Company
ProducerWest Nkosi
Ladysmith Black Mambazo chronology
Ulwandle Oluncgwele
(1977) 		Phansi Emgodini
(1981)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic4.5/5 stars[2]
Robert ChristgauA-[3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music3/5 stars[4]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide3.5/5 stars[5]

Ulwandle Oluncgwele is an album by the South African isicathamiya group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, released in 1977.[4][5] It was rereleased by Shanachie Records in 1985.[5]

Critical reception[]

AllMusic wrote that "the style is such a stunning display of virtuosity in its own way that one can hardly help but to enjoy the album."[2]

Track listing[]

  1. "Izithembiso Zenkosi"
  2. "Limnandi Izulu"
  3. "Ulwandle Oluncgwele"
  4. "Sishumayel' Ivangeli"
  5. "Siphum' Emnqamlezweni"
  6. "Nkosi Yami Ngabusiswa"
  7. "Ayanqikaza Amagwala"
  8. "Baba No Mama"
  9. "Khayelihle Khaya Lami"
  10. "Lifikile Ivangeli"
  11. "Woza Emthonjeni"
  12. "Vukani Sihambe Zingelosi"

References[]

  1. ^ Pareles, Jon (8 February 1987). "SOUTH AFRICAN POP BREAKS OUT" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Ulwandle Oluncgwele - Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  3. ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: Ladysmith Black Mambazo". www.robertchristgau.com.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Volume 5: MUZE. p. 62.CS1 maint: location (link)
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 411.


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