Wenyukela is an album by the South African isicathamiya group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The album was expected to have (and it did have) a solemn touch; it was the first album release after the murder of leader Joseph Shabalala's wife Nellie, in May 2002.[1] It was released on 5 March 2003.[2] A British version with four extra tracks was released under the title Raise Your Spirit Higher: Wenyukela.[3] An American version titled Raise Your Spirit Higher was released in January 2004.[4]
| Wenyukela | ||||
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| Studio album by Ladysmith Black Mambazo | ||||
| Released | 5 March 2003 | |||
| Recorded | January 2003 | |||
| Genre | Isicathamiya | |||
| Length | 54:03 | |||
| Label | Gallo Record Company | |||
| Producer | Joseph Shabalala | |||
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo chronology | ||||
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Track listing edit
- "Wenyukela (Raise Your Spirit Higher)"
- "Uqinisil' Ubaba (The Lord is the Light and the Truth)"
- "Selingelethu Sonke"
- "Wangibambezela (Don't Waste His Time)"
- "Wenza Ngani? (How Did You Do That)"
- "Udidekil' Umhlaba (Lord's Work)"
- "Iyahlonipha Lengane"
- "Wamlul' Umshado (Beautiful Wedding)"
- "Because I Love You"
- "Black Is Beautiful"
- "Music Knows No Boundaries"
- "Fak' Ibhande (Don't Drink and Drive)"
- "Tribute"
References edit
- ^ "Ladysmith's son in court for murder". 3 June 2002. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "CD: Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Wenyukela". The Guardian. 2 May 2003. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ MacNeil, Jason (22 January 2004). "Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela), PopMatters". PopMatters. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ Raise Your Spirit Higher – Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 4 November 2021