MUSIC
the SOIL
NOSTALGIC MOMENTS
A
fro-pop fans need not hold
their breaths any longer – The
Soil is back just in time for the
festive season. The follow up to
their debut album “Sedilaka”
urges your body to move with a more
mature twist to their original sound.
One of the most significant aspects of
this project is the wide range of issues it
touches on.
“Nostalgic Moments” includes some
beautifully written jams for lovers. Susan
featuring Khuli Chana is right up the alley
of the starry-eyed. In the dreamy opening
verse, the lyricist tells his lover “imile
inqondo yam andikwazi no’sebenza”
which, when translated, loosely describes
his inability to work when he’s thinking
about her.
The trio’s success and talent has brought
about the opportunity to collaborate with
musical giants Ladysmith Black Mambazo
producing ‘Hamba Uyosebenza’ which is
set to be a cross-generational favourite.
Without a doubt “The Soil” has crossover
appeal. It’s virtually impossible to hear
their sound and not tap your feet at the
very least. However, it seems what they
have in talent, they lack in innovation
- although there are definitely signs of
growth and stronger cohesion.
By Nobusi Maqubela
b r e n da fa s s i e
G r e at e s t h i t s
I
n the famous words of Oscar
Bonginkosi Mdlongwa (better known
as DJ Oskido from the legendary BOP),
, “ng’khule, ng’khule ng’maemla
uMaBrr!” (roughly translated as: I
grew up listening to MaBrr) - I’m sure most
of us resonate with this experience.
Brenda Fassie’s Greatest Hits is packed
with South Africa’s favourite sing-alongs.
Songs like Vulindlela and Thola Amadlozi
are just two examples of how she manages
to capture her heritage while creating
phenomenal art to entertain all corners of
the world.
Now, as I’m listing to these classics I know
you’re sitting there thinking of the many
others that I’ve left out. You probably even
started humming their tunes. But let’s just
say for the month of 31 Saturdays, I can’t
think of a better Weekend Special. And if
you want to reflect on SA’s greatest talents
you can’t forget MaBrr… May her soul rest
in paradise.
By Ray Ray
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