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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