Next Stop Soweto, Vol. 1: Township Sounds from the Golden Age of Mbaqanga by Various Artists (Record, 2011)

Strut

0730003305412

27052229401

Various Artists

1960s, 1970s

Record

2011

African Traditions

Studio Recording

Stereo

Next Stop Soweto, Vol. 1: Township Sounds from the Golden Age of Mbaqanga

Album

Pop, World Music, Rock

Republic of Music/Universal Music

4 stars out of 5 -- "The bands' funky exuberance is tempered by a stoical defiance and underlying sense of social purpose.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "Most of the tracks here are by artists less familiar to international audiences, holding the raw authenticity that made them so popular with their audiences at home...", "Chiming electric guitar filigrees are spun around driving, syncopated grooves punctuated by ska-like horns."

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