Ulwandle Oluncgwele is an album by the South African isicathamiya group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, released in 1985 .[4][5] It was rereleased by Shanachie Records in 1985.[5]
| Ulwandle Oluncgwele | ||||
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| Studio album by Ladysmith Black Mambazo | ||||
| Released | 1977 | |||
| Genre | Isicathamiya[1] | |||
| Length | 35:00 approx. | |||
| Label | Gallo Record Company | |||
| Producer | West Nkosi | |||
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Robert Christgau | A−[3] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |  [4] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [5] |
Critical reception edit
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 edit
- "Izithembiso Zenkosi"
- "Limnandi Izulu"
- "Ulwandle Oluncgwele"
- "Sishumayel' Ivangeli"
- "Siphum' Emnqamlezweni"
- "Nkosi Yami Ngabusiswa"
- "Ayanqikaza Amagwala"
- "Baba No Mama"
- "Khayelihle Khaya Lami"
- "Lifikile Ivangeli"
- "Woza Emthonjeni"
- "Vukani Sihambe Zingelosi"
References edit
- ^ Pareles, Jon (8 February 1987). "SOUTH AFRICAN POP BREAKS OUT" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ a b "Ulwandle Oluncgwele – Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: Ladysmith Black Mambazo". robertchristgau.com.
- ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. p. 62.
- ^ a b c The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 411.
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