1906 is the first album by South African music project Bambata. The name of the album refers to the Zulu rebellion against the English in the Colony of Natal (modern Kwazulu-Natal) in 1906, led by Chief Bambatha kaMancinza (ca. 1860–1906?). The Zulu rebelled against a poll tax introduced by the English.
The album was a result of collaboration between Sipho Sithole, director and founder of the Native Rhythms Productions, Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana, Mathufela Zuma and Bheki Khoza.
1906 was nominated for three categories in the South African Music Awards 2001:
Best Newcomer
Best Zulu Music and
Best Adult Contemporary Album: African.
Sipho Sithole was also nominated for Best Producer.
Adapted from the liner notes.
1. 1906 (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bongani Nkwanyana, lead vocals, Maskandi guitar
Phuzekhemisi, guest vocals and Maskandi guitar
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitar
Mandla Zikalala, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Kwazi Shange, drums
Godfrey Mgcina, percussion
2. Uzondo (Maxhegwana Johannes Zuma)
Mathufel Zuma, lead vocals, Maskandi guitar
Johnny Chonco, acoustic and electric guitars
Mandla Zikalala, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Kwazi Shange, drums
Godfrey Mgcina, percussion
3. Ijele (Sipho Sithole)
Sipho Sithole, lead vocals
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitar
Johnny Chonco, acoustic and electric guitars
Mandla Zikalala, bass guitar
Kwazi Shange, drums
Godfrey Mgcina, percussion
4. Izinkomo Zamalobolo (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bongani Nkwanyana, vocals, Maskandi guitar
Khululiwe Stihole, guest vocals
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitar
Mandla Zikalala, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Kwazi Shange, drums
Godfrey Mgcina, percussion
5. Amavumantombi (Maxhegwana Johannes Zuma)
Bongani Nkwanyana, lead vocals, Maskandi guitar
Mathufel Zuma, lead vocals, Maskandi guitar
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitar
Mandla Zikalala, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Kwazi Shange, drums
Godfrey Mgcina, percussion
Steve Dryer, brass
6. Isandundundu (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bongani Nkwanyana, vocals, Maskandi guitar
Sipho Sithole, praise poet
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitar
Herbie Tsoaeli, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Lulu Gontsana, drums
Tlale Makhene, percussion
Steve Dryer, brass
7. Amadlozi (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitar
Johnny Chonco, acoustic and electric guitars
Mandla Zikalala, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Kwazi Shange, drums
Godfrey Mgcina, percussion
8. Ushaka (Bheki Khoza)
Bhezi Khoza, lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Mandla Zikalala, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Kwazi Shange, drums
Godfrey Mgcina, percussion
Steve Dryer, brass
9. Uyagaqa (Maxhegwana Johannes Zuma)
Mathufel Zuma, lead vocals, Maskandi guitar
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitar
Mandla Zikalala, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Lulu Gontsana, drums
Godfrey Mgcina and Tlale Makhene, percussion
10. Usathane (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bongani Nkwanyana, lead vocals, Maskandi guitar
Sipho Sithole, praise poet
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitar
Herbie Tsoaeli, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Lulu Gontsana, drums
Godfrey Mgcina and Tlale Makhene, percussion
11. Umziwenduna (Maxhegwana Johannes Zuma)
Mathufel Zuma, lead vocals, Maskandi guitar
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitar
Herbie Tsoaeli, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Kwazi Shange, drums
Godfrey Mgcina, percussion
12. Amahangula (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bongani Nkwanyana, lead vocals, Maskandi guitar
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitar
Mandla Zikalala, bass guitar
Mthandeni Mvelase, keyboards
Lulu Gontsana, drums
Godfrey Mgcina and Tlale Makhene, percussion
Steve Dryer, brass
Vocals on all tracks:
Khululiwe Sithole
Maxwell Mntambo
Morris Mbongwa
Deborah Fraser
Khanyo Maphumulu
Adapted from the liner notes.
Produced by: Jabu Khanyile & Sipho Sithole
Engineer: Jasper Williams
Mixing: Adrian Hamilton
Mastering: Peter Pearlson at Forest Studios
Recorded and mixed at Downtown Studios
Original artwork: Fikile Magalela
Sleeve design: Derick Taljaard
Project Management: Native Rhythm Productions
