Busi Mhlongo - Urbanzulu [SouthAfrica]

The basis of Mhlongo's music is mbaqanga, or maskanda, two closely related styles of guitar-based South African music with vocal chorus. Busi, however, "kicks it up a notch" by the addition of some edgy percussion, deep-rumble basslines and of course her high-energy vocal delivery. The music is still recognizably South African, with complex rhythms and sophisticated melody lines (unlike the 4/4 chromaticism of almost all hip-hop), but it definitely has that "urban" feel.



Afropop is a worldwide phenomenon precisely because artists like Mhlongo are able to adapt it to include the most up-to-date elements from around the globe. The richness and depth of her music is nothing short of amazing. Fuente: Amazon

Lokua Kanza - vocals, acoustic guitar
Mabi Thobejane - vocals, bongos
Sydney Thiam - percussion
Brice Wassy - drums
Hilaire Penda
Simpiwe Matole - marimba
Busi Mhlongo - vocals, arranger
Jabulani Mthembu
Jack Djeyim - electric guitar
Mkhalelwa "Spector" Ngwazi - acoustic guitar




Tracks
1.    Yehlisan'umoya Ma-Afrika (African National Calm)
2.    Yapheli'mali Yami (My Money Is Gone)
3.    We Baba Omncane (If You Don't Obey Your Parents)
4.    Ukuthula (Live in Peace)
5.    Yise Wabant'a Bami (Father of My Children)
6.    Uganga Nge Ngane (You're Playing Around With This Child)
7.    Nguye lo (He's the One)
8.    Ngadlalwa Yindoda (He's Toying With Me)
9.    Nguye lo (He's the One)
10.    Zithin'lzizwe (What Are People Saying About Us)
11.    Awukho Umuzi Ongema Kukhuluma Kwawo (There Are Problems in E
12.    Oxamu (The Crocodile)

Urbanzulu