Description:
High lonesome sounds from Zimbabwe, Kenya
and South Africa, 1948-1959: Gorgeous fingerpicked guitar ballads, yodeling,
slide guitar, and haunting travel-weary
songs by troubadours with a penchant for the fabled American cowboy lifestyle.
A stunning fusion of neo-traditional African melodies and early American
country-western music. 14 lost classics by George Sibanda, Josaya Hadebe,
Sabelo Mathe, Sammy Ngaku, and more, all reissued for the first time from
original 78 rpm discs. Co-released with Olvido Records. Includes liner notes
with lyrics.
2019 Mississippi Records – MRI-117, Olvido Records –
OLV-006
Track list
SIDE ONE
A1. George Sibanda - Gijima Mfana
A2. Josaya Hadebe - Wazibamba EmaRabini
A3. Sabelo Mathe - Hambanini
A4. Sammy Ngaku - Mbari Ya Ndia Ruru
A5. George Sibanda - Ekhaya
A6. Michael Majozi - Sengihambile
A7. Petrus Mntambo - Nangalena
SIDE TWO
B1. Petrus Mntambo - Yagegetheka
B2. Josaya Hadebe - Gwabi Gwabi Intombi
Yami
B3. Sammy Ngaku - Rosana
B4. Matthew Jeffries - Iwe Kusidio
B5. Petrus Mntambo - Where You Been, My
Lovie?
B6. Josaya Hadebe - Bumnandi
B7. Clarkson Sithole - Vabereki
VINYL GRADING SCALE
MINT (M)
The
record is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in
sound quality. The sleeve and any extra items are in perfect condition.
EXCELLENT (EX)
The
record shows signs of having been played but there is negligible loss in sound
quality. The sleeve may have slight wear or creasing.
VERY GOOD (VG)
The
record has been played many times but shows no significant deterioration in
sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks. Sleeve has normal wear and
tear without any major defects.
GOOD (G)
The
record has been played enough that the sound quality has deteriorated
noticeably and may have pops and skips. The sleeve may suffer from scuffs,
spine splits, ring wear and/or discolouration.
CONDITION: This item is in excellent or mint condition
unless stated above.
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