Afrika Mamas – Iphupho (ARC Music EUCD2771, 2018)
Iphupho is the new album by the talented female a cappella group A cappella. The 6-member South African act perform original songs in the style of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. In a male-dominated musical field, Afrika Mamas demonstrate that they are a formidable force in Zulu isicathamiya music.
The current lineup includes band leader Ntombifuthi Lushaba on soprano vocals; lead singer Sibongile Nkosi on bass vocals; lead singer and tuner Fikile Busisiwe Mhlongo; Sister Zungu on bass vocals; Sindisiwe Khumalo on alto vocals; and Nonhlanhla NhloeDube on soprano vocals. Guests: Siyanda Pasgenik Makhathini on beatbox; Ayanda Ngcabo on percussion; and Patricia Bhe Shandu on alto vocals.
Iphupho is a highly-spirited a cappella album with a strong South African flavor.
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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.
