Album
Udondolo
2021 · Folk, World, & Country
Rare pressing on Gatefold
Udondolo is a Folk album by Urban Village, originally released in 2021. On Gatefold: 2 pressings tracked.
About
Soweto quartet Urban Village are a product of their surroundings. It’s manifested in their 12-track debut album <i>Udondolo</i>, a vibrant showcase of their traditional roots that blends folk with elements of rock, funk, mbaqanga and isicathamiya. The band worked closely with French producer Frédéric Soulard in polishing and rounding out their amalgamated style. And in their accompanying lyrics, Urban Village speak directly to communities and urge them to come together for the sake of South Africa’s future. They emphasise messages of unity beyond colour and genre to build a fortified nation (“Sakhisizwe”) and salute the hard-working fathers providing for families while reflecting on the impact of apartheid (“Ubaba”). Elsewhere, on “Izivunguvungu”, they anticipate overcoming the hardships of everyday life in the hope of enjoying a better tomorrow.
via Apple Music
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Izivungnvungu4:16
- A2Dindi3:09
- A3Ubaba4:36
- A4Ubusuku4:10
- A5Madume4:20
Side B
- B1Sakhisizwe2:44
- B2Marabi4:17
- B3Inkani4:24
- B4Makolo Yanga5:36
- B5Umhlaba Wonke3:40
Sound DNA
- Folk
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Lerato LichabaGUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Simangaliso DlaminiBASS
- Tubatsi Mpho MoloiVOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, FLUTE, MBIRA, GUITAR, HORN
- Xolani MtshaliDRUMS
- Benjamin DousteyssierSAXOPHONE
- Clément PetitCELLO
- Fidel FourneyronTROMBONE
- MsakiACOUSTIC GUITAR, VOCALS FEATURING
- Sintu NdzubeSAXOPHONE
- Vincent TaegerDRUMS, PERCUSSION SYNTH, PROGRAMMED BY
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