Ukukhanya Kwelanga
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Ukukhanya Kwelanga was the fifth studio release by the South African isicathamiya
group Ladysmith Black Mambazo
. It is notable as being the first religious album recorded by the group, following leader and director Joseph Shabalala
's conversion to Christianity
.
Isicathamiya
Isicathamiya is a singing style that originated from the South African Zulus. In European understanding, a cappella is also used to describe this form of singing.-Background:...
group Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group from South Africa that sings in the vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland and have won multiple awards, including three Grammy Awards...
. It is notable as being the first religious album recorded by the group, following leader and director Joseph Shabalala
Joseph Shabalala
Joseph Shabalala , born Bhekizizwe Joseph Siphatimandla Mxoveni Mshengu Bigboy Shabalala, is the founder and musical director of the South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.-Early life and career:...
's conversion to Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
.
Track listing
- "Ngxa Ngimbona Umsindisi" ("Who Will Be Our Saviour?")
- "Wazithwal' Izono Jesu" ("You Bore Our Sins, Jesus")
- "Uphi Umhlobo Onjengo Jesu" ("Where is a Friend like Jesus?")
- "Ngingahlazwa Ngani Na?" ("What Will Purify Me?")
- "Baba Wethu Singenile" ("Our Father, We Are Here")
- "Vuka Jona Sithandaze" ("Wake Up Jonah, We Must Pray")
- "Uboyekinyanga Yakho"
- "Uhambho lwaMambazo" ("The Journey of Mambazo")
- "Jabula Mfana" ("Rejoice, Boy")
- "Isimanga Salomhlaba" ("The Wonder of this World")