Gift of the Tortoise

by Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Overview

Best known in America for their collaboration with Paul Simon on his albums "Graceland" and "Rhythm Of The Saints," Ladysmith Black Mambazo now offer this new album for children of ceremonial dances and music of the Zulu people. Enthusiastic narration is provided by Fudugazi, and an old troubadour tortoise played by popular South African performer, producer and director Gcina Mhlophe. Audiences of any age will be fascinated by this magical musical adventure. ~ MusD

Product Details

Release Date:	03/08/1994
Label:	Music For Little People / Warner Bros.
UPC:	0093624255321

Tracks

1. Introduction
2. Kanje Kanje
3. Rain Chant
4. There Come Our Mothers
5. Nomyekelo
6. Finger Dance
7. Thekwane
8. Vulani Ringi Ring
9. Boy Who Turned into a Cat
10. Paparam Vingo
11. Shabalala
12. Two Shelleni
13. Mbube (Wimoweh) (The Lion Sleeps Tonight)
14. Peace Be With You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ladysmith Black Mambazo   Primary Artist
Johnny Clegg   Guitar
Leib Ostrow   Shaker,Jaw Harp
Rita Lackey   Vocals
Tahkus Ekedal   Vocals
Fauna Dillon-Ostrow   Vocals
Geina Mhlophe   Vocals

Technical Credits

Sophie Davies   Composer
Sophie Mcgina   Composer
Ladysmith Black Mambazo   Composer
D. Ngcobo   Composer
Joseph Shabalala   Composer,Producer
Hugo Peretti   Composer
Pete Seeger   Composer
Luigi Creatore   Composer
George David Weiss   Composer
Fred Hellerman   Composer
Leib Ostrow   Writer,Producer,Liner Notes
Warren Dennis   Engineer,Production Assistant
S. Linda   Composer
R. Gilbert   Composer
Solomon Linda   Composer
Marianne McCormick   Project Manager
Sandy Bassett   Design,Art Direction
Geina Mhlophe   Writer,Producer
Traditional   Composer
Paul Stubblebine   Engineer