Proud and noble: LETTA MBULU — Classic or Dud? // Search + Destroy // General Appreciation

Admittedly, I only know her first two albums on Capitol because of this wonderful package. My interest in her is an extension of my interest in David Axelrod, as he worked on the albums on that disc.

But those albums are fantastic!

I've never actually seen any of her albums on a record store shelf, but a quick search on Discogs reveals she has a pretty decent catalogue.

What say you?

https://youtu.be/qsBKXy5e9zs

https://youtu.be/C0QLHa7hUv0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YOoG5cvBq8&feature=share

i was just looking for a good version of that one!!

Mahlalela's first minute is pure glory made into music. The whole album is soulful, I should listen to it in entirety more often.
To the people who wanted to learn to pronounce gqom, you can also start with qonqoza (or do the c from mncane, or the -hl, -hl never -shl).

letta is god of course

checking out the 1973 album naturally on fantasy. heavy involvement from wayne henderson and the adderley brothers. very good for the soul.

the title of the opening track, “Afro Texas”, is intriguing enough (as well as ambitious)