''Phezulu Emafini'', a Zulu phrase meaning ''high in the clouds,'' was the 8th studio release by the

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isicathamiya Isicathamiya (with the "c" pronounced as a dental click) is a singing style that originated from the South African Zulus. In European understanding, a cappella is also used to describe this form of singing. The word itself does not have a literal ...

group

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. The album, released in 1976, is composed entirely of Zulu

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religious compositions by composer, director, and lead singer

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Track listing

# "Esiphambanweni" on the cross # "Limnandi Ivangeli" the gospel is wonderful # "Nkosi Sihlangene" Lord we are united # "Phezulu Enkosini" up in the Lord # "Enimkuzeni" in him # "Thuma Umlilo Ongcwele" send the Holy fire # "Phakamisa Amehlo" lift up your eyes # "Kanye Nawe Nkosi Yami" and with you my lord # "Uthando Lukababa" father's love # "Yith' Umlilo Ovuthayo" its a burning fire

References

1976 albums Ladysmith Black Mambazo albums {{World-album-stub