Released August 31, 2005 Length 40:00 approx. Release date 31 August 2005 | Recorded 2005 Producer Ian Osrin Label African Cream Music | |
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Mbaqanga albums Siyadumisa (Songs of Praise), Paris ‑ Soweto, Graceland |
Reign & Shine is a 2005 album by the South African mbaqanga group the Mahotella Queens. The album was a break from their usual mgqashiyo music, focusing on three-part vocal harmonies and percussion (by Veli Shabangu), with electric guitar and bass only appearing on some tracks. The album featured new compositions such as "Amazemula" ("Monster") and "Ndodana Yolahleko" as well as old favourites like "Town Hall" and "Amabhongo" in addition to the South African national anthem, "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika".
Contents
Track listing
- "Amazemula" ("Monster")
- "Saphel' Isizwe" ("Disease Is All Over The Nation")
- "Muntu Wesilisa" ("We're Talking to You")
- "Ndodana Yolahleko"
- "Town Hall"
- "Mbube" ("The Lion")
- "Amabhongo"
- "Sela Ndini" ("Thieves Are About")
- "Thandanani" ("Love One Another")
- "Siyancela" ("We're Begging You")
- "Safa Yindlala" ("They Died Hungry")
- "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" ("God Bless Africa")
Personnel
Songs
1Amezemula2:54
2Sela Ndini2:47
3Muntu Wesilisa4:24
References
Reign & Shine Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA