Traditional Zulu Music – Songs of King Shaka (ARC Music EUCD2340, 2011)
Songs of King Shaka features music from King Shaka’s time (1785–1828) including songs in his praise, war cries of the Zulu impi (army), hunting songs, celebration songs and other traditional pieces from the period of the early Zulu kings in southern Africa.
The music is primarily a capella, accompanied by stamping, clapping, and whistling. The CD booklet includes extensive liner notes about Traditional Zulu Music and its history, as well as the story behind each song.
Traditional Zulu Music – Songs of King Shaka reveals the vitality of one of the great traditions in southern Africa.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
