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Pierceland Herald, CD Review >>
Thandiswa
"Zabalaza"
South African vocalist/songwriter Thandiswa is a member of the popular Afro-fusion band Bongo Maffin, but "Zabalaza" is a solo outing, and it is an individualistic piece of work. The songs have an undeniable pop appeal, though the sensibility at play here draws from a broad range of styles. The jazz vibe of the title track and "Ntyilo Ntyilo" is unmistakable and quite tasty. On the other hand, the marked social consciousness that characterizes the lyrics of several tracks is typical of kwaito and Xhosa music. ("Kwanele," in fact, is a kwaito number.) Elsewhere, the change-of-pace "Revelation" is pure gospel. Though Thandiswa involved several producers and studios in the recording project, "Zabalaza" has an internal sonic logic that unifies the album and imparts a consistently sweet groove. 02/18/06 >> go there
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