Sangoma
Miriam Makeba · 1988
42 min · 19 tracks · jazz · African popular music · township music
A vibrant blend of traditional African rhythms infused with jazz and township influences, celebrating cultural heritage.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- celebration of cultural heritage
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- brief interludes for reflection
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- engaging rhythms for dance
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, expansive tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Sangoma' was released in 1988, Miriam Makeba had already established herself as a global icon after her international breakthrough in the 1960s. This album came during a period of her artistic reinvention, following years of activism against apartheid and a return to South Africa after her long exile, allowing her to reconnect with her roots musically.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hugh Masekela· Angelique Kidjo· Oumou Sangaré
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Emabhaceni 2:39
- 2 Baxabene Oxamu 2:17
- 3 Ngalala Phantsi 2:33
- 4 Ihoyiya 1:30
- 5 Kulo Nyaka 2:22
- 6 Baya Jabula 2:24
- 7 Mabhongo 1:26
- 8 Ingwemabala 1:58
- 9 Mosadi Ku Rima 3:14
- 10 Angilalanga 2:20
- 11 Ungakanani 1:29
- 12 Ngiya Khuyeka 1:39
- 13 Nyankwabe 1:57
- 14 Sabumoya 1:47
- 15 Congo 2:50
- 16 Nginani Na 2:40
- 17 Umam' Uyajabula 2:01
- 18 Nyamuthla 2:31
- 19 Icala 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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