Idlozi Lami Liyangithanda
Usizwe Namatshitshi
- Artist
- Usizwe Namatshitshi
- Label
- CBS
- Catalog number
- AB 418
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM
- Country
- South Africa
- Released
- 1976
- Genre
- Folk, World, & Country
What’s on it
Idlozi Lami Liyangithanda has 2 tracks.
- AIdlozi Lami Liyangithanda
- BSengikhumbule Kwelakithi
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Where it came from
Released in 1976 on the CBS label, Idlozi Lami Liyangithanda represents a specific moment in the evolution of Mbaqanga music in South Africa. During this era, major international labels like CBS invested heavily in local talent, providing the infrastructure for artists like Usizwe Namatshitshi to reach a wider audience during a period of profound social and political transition within the country.
The record draws upon the distinct rhythmic patterns and vocal styles characteristic of mid-1970s South African studio productions. It reflects the collaborative atmosphere between session musicians and traditional vocalists typical of the time, aiming to blend regional cultural expressions with the commercial standards of the commercial music industry that dominated urban radio broadcasts throughout the decade.
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