- Category: Music » World Music » General/International
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- Release Date: July 27, 2004
- Label: Wrasse
- UPC: 740042989825
- WAPI (Tower ID): 105814359
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #110217 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
- #971 in World Music (See Top 100 World Music Bestsellers)
- #971 in General/International (See Top 100 General/International Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Best Of Mahotella Queens" by Mahotella Queens to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Best Of Mahotella Queens"Browse more products related to "Mahotella Queens"Title NoteMbaqanga, a fusion of rural and urban musical styles that emerged in South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s, has no more important or influential exponents than the Mahotella Queens, who have been recording and performing together, with and without male lead singer Simon Nkabinde Mahlathini, for almost 40 years. They have been superstars in their own country for decades, and the European and American markets began to take notice of them as well following the explosive success of Paul Simon's Graceland album in 1986 (on which they did not appear). This long-overdue best-of collection purports to "cover their entire career," but most of the tracks are not dated and almost all of the material sounds like it was recorded no earlier than 1985. Regardless of its completeness as an overview, though, it offers an excellent sampler of the group's various sounds and styles, from the traditional mbaqanga flavors of "Jive Motella" and "Josefa" to the reggae-influenced "I'm in Love With a Rastaman" and the resolutely forward-looking "Kumnyama Endini" (recorded after Mahlathini's death in 1999). Many tracks feature Mahlathini's trademark "groaning" vocals, but the album's focus is on the women: their sweet and powerful voices, their skillfully composed melodies, and their soaring harmonies. Very strongly recommended. ~ Rick Anderson If You Enjoy "Best Of Mahotella Queens (Import) (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Best Of Mahotella Queens (Import) (CD)" by Mahotella Queens (Artist)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! World Music Bestselling CDsExplore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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