Batsumi – Batsumi(1974 South Africa Jazz, Folk, World, & Country)Full Album

Batsumi's self-titled album Batsumi (originally released in 1974) is a classic of the South African Afro-Jazz/Spiritual Jazz scene. The band formed in 1972 and this album, often referred to in searches as "Batsumi 1974" or by the year of its release, is considered rare and highly influential. Style: Deep/Spiritual Jazz, with strong elements of traditional African rhythms, percussion and jazz improvisations.Tracks:LishonileEmampondoweniMamshanyanaItumelengAnishilabiReissues: The album has been reissued (e.g. by Matsuli Music), often on high-quality vinyl (180g), restoring its legacy. "Batsumi" is known for its deep, atmospheric jazz, with the track "Lishonile" being Lishonile 00:00 Emampondweni 11:42 Mamshanyana 16:52 Itumeleng 21:36 Anishilabi 37:39 Drums – Lekgabe Maleka Flute – Thabang Masemola Liner Notes – Francis Gooding Organ – Sello Mothopeng Producer – Baba Matiwane* Reissue Producer – Matt Temple Remastered By – Frank Merrit* Tenor Saxophone – Themba Koyana Vocals, Bongos – Buta Buta Zwane Vocals, Guitar – Maswaswe Mothopeng