Iphutha Lami
Zakes And The Boots
- Artist
- Zakes And The Boots
- Label
- Thuthuka
- Catalog number
- UKS 102
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM
- Country
- South Africa
- Released
- 1982
- Genre
- Folk, World, & Country
What’s on it
Iphutha Lami has 2 tracks, about 7:23 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
AIphutha Lami
- Written-By
- Zakes Ndlazi
BMasihlalisane Ngoxolo
- Written-By
- Zakes Ndlazi
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Where it came from
Released in 1982 on the Thuthuka label, Iphutha Lami by Zakes And The Boots arrived during a period of vibrant transformation for South African popular music. The recording captures the essence of the mbaqanga style, a genre defined by its fusion of traditional Zulu rhythms with the urban sensibilities of township jazz and soul. Produced in the early 1980s, the album reflects the resilience and creative ingenuity of musicians operating within the complex social and political landscape of South Africa at the time, utilizing music as a vital form of cultural expression and community connection.
The album reflects the collaborative spirit inherent in the mbaqanga tradition, where tight-knit bands like The Boots provided the rhythmic foundation for expressive, narrative-driven vocals. While specific design details for the UKS 102 catalog release are modest, the record is representative of the independent aesthetic championed by labels like Thuthuka, which played a crucial role in documenting local talent. Upon release, such records were essential staples in the South African music market, valued for their authenticity and ability to bridge the gap between rural roots and urban life.
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