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 NewcomerBest Zulu Music andBest 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 guitarPhuzekhemisi, guest vocals and Maskandi guitarBhezi Khoza, acoustic guitarMandla Zikalala, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsKwazi Shange, drumsGodfrey Mgcina, percussion2. Uzondo (Maxhegwana Johannes Zuma)
Mathufel Zuma, lead vocals, Maskandi guitarJohnny Chonco, acoustic and electric guitarsMandla Zikalala, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsKwazi Shange, drumsGodfrey Mgcina, percussion3. Ijele (Sipho Sithole)
Sipho Sithole, lead vocalsBhezi Khoza, acoustic guitarJohnny Chonco, acoustic and electric guitarsMandla Zikalala, bass guitarKwazi Shange, drumsGodfrey Mgcina, percussion4. Izinkomo Zamalobolo (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bongani Nkwanyana, vocals, Maskandi guitarKhululiwe Stihole, guest vocalsBhezi Khoza, acoustic guitarMandla Zikalala, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsKwazi Shange, drumsGodfrey Mgcina, percussion5. Amavumantombi (Maxhegwana Johannes Zuma)
Bongani Nkwanyana, lead vocals, Maskandi guitarMathufel Zuma, lead vocals, Maskandi guitarBhezi Khoza, acoustic guitarMandla Zikalala, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsKwazi Shange, drumsGodfrey Mgcina, percussionSteve Dryer, brass6. Isandundundu (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bongani Nkwanyana, vocals, Maskandi guitarSipho Sithole, praise poetBhezi Khoza, acoustic guitarHerbie Tsoaeli, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsLulu Gontsana, drumsTlale Makhene, percussionSteve Dryer, brass7. Amadlozi (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bhezi Khoza, acoustic guitarJohnny Chonco, acoustic and electric guitarsMandla Zikalala, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsKwazi Shange, drumsGodfrey Mgcina, percussion8. Ushaka (Bheki Khoza)
Bhezi Khoza, lead vocals, acoustic guitarMandla Zikalala, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsKwazi Shange, drumsGodfrey Mgcina, percussionSteve Dryer, brass9. Uyagaqa (Maxhegwana Johannes Zuma)
Mathufel Zuma, lead vocals, Maskandi guitarBhezi Khoza, acoustic guitarMandla Zikalala, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsLulu Gontsana, drumsGodfrey Mgcina and Tlale Makhene, percussion10. Usathane (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bongani Nkwanyana, lead vocals, Maskandi guitarSipho Sithole, praise poetBhezi Khoza, acoustic guitarHerbie Tsoaeli, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsLulu Gontsana, drumsGodfrey Mgcina and Tlale Makhene, percussion11. Umziwenduna (Maxhegwana Johannes Zuma)
Mathufel Zuma, lead vocals, Maskandi guitarBhezi Khoza, acoustic guitarHerbie Tsoaeli, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsKwazi Shange, drumsGodfrey Mgcina, percussion12. Amahangula (Philangezwi Bongani Nkwanyana)
Bongani Nkwanyana, lead vocals, Maskandi guitarBhezi Khoza, acoustic guitarMandla Zikalala, bass guitarMthandeni Mvelase, keyboardsLulu Gontsana, drumsGodfrey Mgcina and Tlale Makhene, percussionSteve Dryer, brassVocals on all tracks:Khululiwe SitholeMaxwell MntamboMorris MbongwaDeborah FraserKhanyo MaphumuluAdapted from the liner notes.
Produced by: Jabu Khanyile & Sipho SitholeEngineer: Jasper WilliamsMixing: Adrian HamiltonMastering: Peter Pearlson at Forest StudiosRecorded and mixed at Downtown StudiosOriginal artwork: Fikile MagalelaSleeve design: Derick TaljaardProject Management: Native Rhythm Productions