MOLO AFRICA – SAMA AWARD
WINNER 1999
1. KHANYA {RISE AND SHINE}
Features tight rhythm section work and the two solos by Feya Faku and
Mankunku make for an uplifting opening track.
2. A SONG FOR BRA DES TUTU.
A majestic, stately piece featuring trombones demonstrating Mankunku’s
originality and expertise as a composer and arranger as well as his
versatility as a musician. Church bells, baritone sax and acoustic
piano, all played by Winston himself, provide a rich backdrop
to a restrained yet soulful tenor sax performance. Listen for the
subtle vocals and check out Vusi Khumalo’s sensitive take on drums.
3.LANGUNYA KHAYELITSHA {ZONKE}
– to all the townships
A
definitive township mbaqanga. Brass ensemble work complemented by vocals
and a smoking rhythm section make this a memorable track.
4. TEMBELA ENKOSINI {Praise
the Lord}
Winston’s
unique piano introduces his 2 tenor introduction. Jack van Poll joins
Winston on tenor and the track builds till Soi-Soi’s vocal finally
puts the seal on a deep and significant composition. A song that
Mankunku waited a long time to produce and this shows in the attention
to detail in the complex arrangement.
5.LET GO!
Crisp, funky rhythm section
work again provide a solid yet flexible cushion for some great playing
by the 2 horns.
6. PEACE BROTHERS PEACE
Features a gospel –
influenced piano {Tete Mbambisa} and a beautiful vocal from Winston.
7 MOLO AFRICA {Good Morning
Africa}
Features again a combination
of forms. The vocal ensemble has an almost conversational quality
to it – this is juxtaposed against a bebop influenced African melody.
Like one gets taken from a Transkei marketplace to New York or Joburg
in a split second ...
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