Miyela Afrika
Vusi Mahlasela · 2000
72 min · 15 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant fusion of traditional African rhythms and contemporary sounds, celebrating cultural identity and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Miyela Afrika — The title track embodies the album's spirit, weaving together calls for unity and pride in African heritage through its rhythmic chants and uplifting melodies.
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A Prayer For Our Time — This track serves as a heartfelt reflection on hope and healing in contemporary society, showcasing Mahlasela's ability to blend spirituality with social commentary.
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Ingoma — Incorporating traditional musical elements, this song highlights communal celebration and storytelling, underscoring the cultural roots that inform the entire album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow of reflective themes
- celebratory energy for gatherings
- poignant storytelling with resolution
- vibrant melodies for cultural connection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Vusi Mahlasela released Miyela Afrika in 2000, he was establishing himself as a prominent voice in South African music following his debut album, When You Come Back. This album came after a period of growth in both his musical style and political engagement, reflecting the post-apartheid landscape of South Africa.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Baaba Maal· Hugh Masekela· Oliver Mtukudzi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Earth I Know Is A Woman 5:12
- 2 Ingoma 5:36
- 3 Mme Motswadi 5:37
- 4 Miyela Afrika 4:59
- 5 A Proud People 5:47
- 6 Will You Have Time? 5:03
- 7 Amdokwe 4:12
- 8 Sipho Sami 4:38
- 9 Afrika Borwa 4:34
- 10 Ntate Mohapi 4:52
- 11 A Prayer For Our Time 2:39
- 12 Mama Bombay 4:43
- 13 Khelo Kha Magheshe 4:52
- 14 Emtini Wababe 4:36
- 15 Tsitsi 4:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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