Comments for Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Journey Of Dreams

An outstanding acapella effort revealing to the rest of the world what was really happening in South Africa...and a message offering healing to a wounded nation. The tradition of acapella in South Africa encompasses not only the voice, but use of the hands, lap, and feet, for rhythm and percussion. Certain sounds of the !osa and Zulu languages also contribute delightful percussive effects, so, expect the unexpected. There's even a tribute to Paul Simon! But the real Guest of honor on this album, to whom homage is given in almost every song, is the real hero of the story, the Healer of South Africa, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself.

The language is Zulu, not Xhosa.