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Mathaka Vol 1
''Mathaka Vol 1'' is a 1983 album by the Makgona Tsohle Band, the instrumental backing group for Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens, all of whom were based as musicians in the Mavuthela Music Gallo Record Company is the largest (and oldest independent) record label in South Africa. It is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is owned by Arena Holdings. The current Gallo Record Company is a hybrid of two South African record label ... subsidiary of Gallo Africa. ''Mathaka Vol 1'' was the first album by the Makgona Tsohle Band after reuniting in early 1983 - they had disbanded circa 1977, though each member continued to work in the music industry, either as session musicians, producers, or a combination of the two. Both guitarist Marks Mankwane and saxophonist West Nkosi became musician-producers; Nkosi in particular became one of the top producers at Mavuthela, producing acts such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mpharanyana, and Amaswazi Emvelo among others, whilst Mankw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Tear Fell
"A Tear Fell" is a popular song. It was written by Eugene Randolph and Dorian Burton and released in 1956. The best-known version of the song was recorded by Teresa Brewer the same year, peaking at number two in the U.K. and #5 in the U.S. The B-side to her single, "Bo Weevil", was also a hit in the U.S. reaching #17 on the pop chart. Cover versions *"A Tear Fell" was recorded in the United Kingdom by Jill Day and Edna Savage. *The song was also covered by the country singer Billy "Crash" Craddock, and became a top ten country hit. The * It covered by the Jamaican reggae singer, Eric Donaldson. * Ivory Joe Hunter also recorded "A Tear Fell" on 19 November 1955 in New York City, reaching number 15 on the American ''Billboard'' R&B chart in March 1956. Ray Charles sang "A Tear Fell", his version entered Cashbox Magazine on July 18, 1964. *Soul singer Solomon Burke recorded "A Tear Fell" in 1966, releasing the song as a 'B' side to his Christmas single "Presents For Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SABC
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is the public broadcaster in South Africa, and provides 19 radio stations ( AM/ FM) as well as six television broadcasts to the general public. It is one of the largest of South Africa's state-owned enterprises. Opposition politicians and civil society often criticise the SABC, accusing it of being a mouthpiece for whichever political party is in majority power, thus currently the ruling African National Congress; during the apartheid era it was accused of playing the same role for the National Party government. Company history Early years Radio broadcasting in South Africa began in 1923, under the auspices of South African Railways, before three radio services were licensed: the Association of Scientific and Technical Societies (AS&TS) in Johannesburg, the Cape Peninsular Publicity Association in Cape Town and the Durban Corporation, which began broadcasting in 1924. These merged into the African Broadcasting Company in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahotella Queens
The Mahotella Queens is a South African female band formed in 1964 by music producer Rupert Bopape, consisting of Hilda Tloubatla, Nobesuthu Mbadu, and Amanda Nkosi. The group is noted for their distinct vocal harmony sound, guitar-led mbaqanga music, and fast stage dancing. Bopape was a talent scout and producer at the independent Gallo Africa's subsidiary dedicated to black music, Mavuthela Music Company. He formed the Mahotella Queens as the company's resident girl group and the ensemble, often led by the deep-voiced male vocals of Simon 'Mahlathini' Nkabinde, went on to have many hit records during the 1960s. The Queens line-up during this period usually comprised Hilda Tloubatla, Juliet Mazamisa, Ethel Mngomezulu, Nobesuthu Mbadu and Mildred Mangxola. The Queens and Mahlathini were backed by Mavuthela's house band, the Makgona Tsohle Band (including Marks Mankwane on lead guitar and West Nkosi on alto saxophone). In 1972 the line-up of the Mahotella Queens disintegrate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter And The Beggers
Walter may refer to: People * Walter (name), both a surname and a given name * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968) * Gunther (wrestler), Austrian professional wrestler and trainer Walter Hahn (born 1987), who previously wrestled as "Walter" * Walter, standard author abbreviation for Thomas Walter (botanist) ( – 1789) Companies * American Chocolate, later called Walter, an American automobile manufactured from 1902 to 1906 * Walter Energy, a metallurgical coal producer for the global steel industry * Walter Aircraft Engines, Czech manufacturer of aero-engines Films and television * Walter (1982 film), ''Walter'' (1982 film), a British television drama film * Walter Vetrivel, a 1993 Tamil crime drama film * Walter (2014 film), ''Walter'' (2014 film), a British television crime drama * Walter (2015 film), ''Walter'' (2015 film), an American comedy-drama film * Walter (2020 film), ''Walter'' (2020 film), an Indian crime drama film * ''W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo are a South African male choral group singing in the local vocal styles of ''isicathamiya'' and '' mbube''. They became known internationally after singing with Paul Simon on his 1986 album ''Graceland'', and have won multiple awards, including five Grammy Awards, dedicating their fifth Grammy to the late former President Nelson Mandela. Formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960, Ladysmith Black Mambazo became one of South Africa's most prolific recording artists, with their releases receiving gold and platinum disc honours. The group became a mobile academy of South African cultural heritage through their African indigenous ''isicathamiya'' music. History Joseph Shabalala formed Ladysmith Black Mambazo because of a series of dreams he had in 1964, in which he heard certain ''isicathamiya'' harmonies (''isicathamiya'' being the traditional music of the Zulu people). Following their local success at wedding ceremonies and other gatherings, Shabalala entered th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mbaqanga
Mbaqanga () is a style of South African music with rural Zulu music, Zulu roots that continues to influence musicians worldwide today. The style originated in the early 1960s. History Historically, laws such as the Natives' Land Act, Land Act of 1913 to the Group Areas Act (1950) initially prevented black South Africans from integrating from different tribal communities, consequently making it almost impossible for most black native music artists to gain recognition beyond their tribal boundaries. The music genre mbaqanga developed during this time (1960s) and to this day most of the major record labels are white-owned companies with very few black artists that have contributed to their own material. In Zulu, the term ''mbaqanga'' means an everyday cornmeal porridge. ''Mbaqanga'' aficionados were mostly plebeian, metropolitan African jazz enthusiasts. Many of them were not permitted to establish themselves in the city, but they were unable to sustain themselves in the rural cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gallo Africa
Gallo may refer to: *Related to Gaul: **Gallo-Roman culture ** Gallo language, a regional language of France **Gallo-Romance, a branch of Romance languages ** Gallo-Italic or Gallo-Italian language, a branch spoken in Northern Italy of the Romance languages ** Gallo-Italic of Sicily, a group of Gallo-Italic dialects spoken in central-eastern Sicily **Gallo-Brittonic languages, Celtic languages of Gaul and Britain **Gallo-Roman religion, a fusion of the traditional religious practices of the Gauls and the Roman and Hellenistic religions Places * Gallo Matese, a commune in the province of Caserta, Italy *Gällö, a locality in Bräcke Municipality, Jämtland County, Sweden * Gallo river, a tributary of the Tagus * San Gallo, Italian name for St. Gallen People *Gallo (surname) *Gallo (footballer) (1893–1978), Brazilian footballer *Gallo, nickname for Italian basketball player Danilo Gallinari of the Los Angeles Clippers Fictional characters * Boss Gallo, in the video game ''Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
