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Reign and Shine

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Released
  
August 31, 2005

Length
  
40:00 approx.

Reign & Shine (2005)
  
Kazet (2006)

Release date
  
31 August 2005

Genre
  
Mbaqanga

Recorded
  
2005

Producer
  
Ian Osrin

Artist
  
Mahotella Queens

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

  1. "Amazemula" ("Monster")
  2. "Saphel' Isizwe" ("Disease Is All Over The Nation")
  3. "Muntu Wesilisa" ("We're Talking to You")
  4. "Ndodana Yolahleko"
  5. "Town Hall"
  6. "Mbube" ("The Lion")
  7. "Amabhongo"
  8. "Sela Ndini" ("Thieves Are About")
  9. "Thandanani" ("Love One Another")
  10. "Siyancela" ("We're Begging You")
  11. "Safa Yindlala" ("They Died Hungry")
  12. "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" ("God Bless Africa")

Personnel

  • Hilda Tloubatla (vocals)
  • Nobesuthu Mbadu (vocals)
  • Mildred Mangxola (vocals)
  • Veli Shabangu (percussions, backing vocals)
  • Texan Thusi (lead guitar, rhythm guitar)
  • Madoda Ntshingila (bass guitar)
  • Engineer: Ian Osrin
  • Producer: Ian Osrin
  • An AS Entertainment/African Cream Music production

    • Songs

    1Amezemula2:54
    2Sela Ndini2:47
    3Muntu Wesilisa4:24

    References

    Reign & Shine Wikipedia
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