Ukusindiswa
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Ukusindiswa was the seventh release by the South African isicathamiya
group Ladysmith Black Mambazo
. The album was, essentially, a collection of Zulu Christian
hymns, whereas previous Mambazo albums had been entirely composed by the group's leader Joseph Shabalala
. The album reportedly received gold disc certification within three weeks of its release.
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...
. The album was, essentially, a collection of Zulu Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
hymns, whereas previous Mambazo albums had been entirely composed by the group's leader 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:...
. The album reportedly received gold disc certification within three weeks of its release.
Track listing
- "Nxa Ebizwa Amagama"
- "Mangisondele" ("I'm Closer")
- "Yekinhlanhla" ("Luck")
- "Umthombo waseGolgotha" ("The Well of Golgotha")
- "Sisebusweni Bakho"
- "Siyacela kuweJesu" ("We Are Requesting, Jesus")
- "Igama likaJesu"
- "Zulu Khaya Lami" ("My Zulu Home")
- "Ujesu Wami" ("My Jesus")
- "Nkosi Ngawo Amusa Wakho"
- "Mawungangidluli Jesu"
- "Lapho Ezulwini" ("Here in the Heavens")