The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 1

• Artist: Various Artists
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1986
• Type: Collection (various artists), Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: World

Review

This anthology of South African artists surprised everyone by becoming a best-seller. It introduced worldbeatniks to Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mahlathini, and Moses Mchunu and paved the way for Paul Simon's Graceland. Winner of The Village Voice's Jazz and Pop Poll for Best Record of 1987, it's an essential sampler of modern African styling, a revelation and a joy. ~ J. Poet & Hank Davi, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Awungilobolele [Can You Pay Lobola for Me]		Udokotela Shange Namajaha	(3:49)
Holotelani [Daughter-In-Law]	Nelcy Sedibe	Nelcy Sedibe	(3:59)
Qhude Manikiniki [Fair Fight]		Umahlathini Nabo	(3:53)
Indoda Yejazi Elimnyama [The Man in the Black Coat]		Amaswazi Emvelo	(3:55)
Emthonjeni Womculo [The Stream of Music]	Nobesuthu Shawe	Mahlathini, Makgona Tsohle, Zomgqashiyo, Nezintombi	(3:44)
Sobabamba [We Will Get Them]		Udokotela Shange Namajaha	(3:39)
Qhwayilahle [Leave Him Alone]	Moses McHunu	Moses McHunu	(4:18)
Thul'ulalele [Just Stop and Listen]		Amaswazi Emvelo	(3:40)
Sini Lindile [We Are Waiting for You]		Nganezlyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso	(3:21)
Ngicabange Ngaqeda [I Have Made Up My Mind]	Nobesuthu Shawe	Mahlathini, Makgona Tsohle, Zomgqashiyo, Nezintombi	(3:03)
Joyce No. 2		Jonhjon Mkhalali	(3:09)
Nansi Imali [Here Is the Money]	Joseph Shabalala	Ladysmith Black Mambazo	(5:14)

Credits

Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Performer), Mahlathini (Performer), West Nkosi (Producer), Richard Siluma (Producer), D.A. "Jumbo" Vanrenen (Producer), D.A. "Jumbo" Vanrenen (Liner Notes), D.A. "Jumbo" Vanrenen (Editing), Jonhjon Mkhalali (Performer), Marks Mankwane (Producer), Ray Staff (Mastering), Trevor Herman (Producer), Trevor Herman (Liner Notes), Trevor Herman (Compilation), Trevor Herman (Compilation Producer), Amaswazi Emvelo (Performer), Moses McHunu (Performer), Lucky Monama (Producer), Udokotela Shange Namajaha (Performer), Makgona Tsohle (Performer), Zomgqashiyo (Performer), Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo (Performer), Nelcy Sedibe (Performer), Umahlathini Nabo (Performer), Nezintombi (Performer), Nganezlyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso (Performer), Orde Eliason (Photography), Lucky (Producer)