Name: Zanzibara, Vol. 3: Ujamaa (1968-1973) by Atomic Jazz Band
Brand: Atomic Jazz Band
SKU: 3341348601427
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (119 reviews)

ALBUM

The commonly held Western stereotype of music from sub-Saharan Africa is that it's all about the beat. But that's a stereotype that tends to fall apart upon actual contact with much of the music from that huge region. While rhythm is always important, in many cases it's subtle almost to the point of being subliminal. Take, for example, this gorgeous collection of Tanzanian dance recordings from the 1960s. It's not that it's hard to imagine people dancing to these songs -- there's plenty of rhythmic complexity going on -- but what catches your attention immediately is everything else: the tight vocal harmonies, the multi-layered guitars that sometimes cascade in close parallel lines and sometimes explode softly but brilliantly into kaleidoscopic counterpoint, the saxophone lines that could have loped sweetly across the ocean from Trinidad or the Bahamas. The beats are gentle, and often evoke Latin America more than they do the harder-edged sounds of Tanzania's neighbors Congo and Kenya (note in particular the conga-like hesitation step of the Morogoro Jazz Band's "Nimechoka"). This collection consists of 17 tracks by five Tanzanian bands, but only those who already have a pretty extensive familiarity with the music of this country and period will be able to tell them apart -- to most everyone else, all 17 tracks will run together in the sweetest and most pleasant way, lulling listeners into a happy delirium on clouds of layered guitars and gently crooned vocals. Very highly recommended. ~ Rick Anderson

1. Shangazi Naomba Taiti

by Jamhuri Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Jamhuri Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Jamhuri Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Joseph Bagabuje; Composer
Lyricist: Joseph Bagabuje; Composer
Author: Joseph Bagabuje; Production

2. Mpenzi Nakukanya

by Nuta Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Nuta Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Nuta Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Composer
Lyricist: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Composer
Author: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Production

3. Maneno Niliyokwambia

by Nuta Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Nuta Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Nuta Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Composer
Lyricist: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Composer
Author: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Production

4. Usijipendekeze

by Atomic Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Atomic Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Atomic Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Atomic Jazz Band; Composer
Lyricist: Atomic Jazz Band; Composer
Author: Atomic Jazz Band; Production

5. Asili Ya Mahaba

by Atomic Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Atomic Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Atomic Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Atomic Jazz Band; Composer
Lyricist: Atomic Jazz Band; Composer
Author: Atomic Jazz Band; Production

6. Nimechoka

by Morogoro Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Morogoro Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Morogoro Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Composer
Lyricist: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Composer
Author: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Production

7. Likembe Ya Moro

by Morogoro Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Morogoro Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Morogoro Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Composer
Lyricist: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Composer
Author: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Production

8. Mpenzi Usemayo

by Dar Es Salaam Jazz Band

Primary Artist: The Dar-es-salaam Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Dar Es Salaam Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Michael Enoch; Composer
Lyricist: Michael Enoch; Composer
Author: Michael Enoch; Production

9. Nipekele Kwa Baba

by Nuta Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Nuta Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Nuta Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Composer
Lyricist: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Composer
Author: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Production

10. Dada Nihurumie

by Nuta Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Nuta Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Nuta Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Composer
Lyricist: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Composer
Author: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Production

11. Instrumental 1

by Nuta Jazz Band

Performer: Nuta Jazz Band; Performer
Primary Artist: Nuta Jazz Band; Main Performer
Composer: Muhiddim Maalim Gurumo; Composer

12. Salamu Zako Nimezipata

by Atomic Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Atomic Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Atomic Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Atomic Jazz Band; Composer
Lyricist: Atomic Jazz Band; Composer
Author: Atomic Jazz Band; Production

13. Mpenzi Ya Kijinga

by Atomic Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Atomic Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Atomic Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Atomic Jazz Band; Composer
Lyricist: Atomic Jazz Band; Composer
Author: Atomic Jazz Band; Production

14. Utaniangamiza

by Morogoro Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Morogoro Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Morogoro Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Composer
Lyricist: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Composer
Author: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Production

15. Livu

by Morogoro Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Morogoro Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Morogoro Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Composer
Lyricist: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Composer
Author: Mbaraka Mwinshehe; Production

16. Kaka Umenishinda

by Atomic Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Atomic Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Atomic Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Atomic Jazz Band; Composer
Lyricist: Atomic Jazz Band; Composer
Author: Atomic Jazz Band; Production

17. Isuwaamini Shemeji

by Jamhuri Jazz Band

Primary Artist: Jamhuri Jazz Band; Main Performer
Performer: Jamhuri Jazz Band; Performer
Composer: Joseph Bagabuje; Composer
Lyricist: Joseph Bagabuje; Composer
Author: Joseph Bagabuje; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

17 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 9 minutes and 47 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

World, Worldwide, European Hip-Hop

Label

Buda musique

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

France

Language

Swahili

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 8, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

3341348601427

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Zanzibara, Vol. 3: Ujamaa (1968-1973)

1. Shangazi Naomba Taiti

2. Mpenzi Nakukanya

3. Maneno Niliyokwambia

4. Usijipendekeze

5. Asili Ya Mahaba

6. Nimechoka

7. Likembe Ya Moro

8. Mpenzi Usemayo

9. Nipekele Kwa Baba

10. Dada Nihurumie

11. Instrumental 1

12. Salamu Zako Nimezipata

13. Mpenzi Ya Kijinga

14. Utaniangamiza

15. Livu

16. Kaka Umenishinda

17. Isuwaamini Shemeji

Technical Specifications

Zanzibara, Vol. 3: Ujamaa (1968-1973)

Product information

Release options

1. Shangazi Naomba Taiti

2. Mpenzi Nakukanya

3. Maneno Niliyokwambia

4. Usijipendekeze

5. Asili Ya Mahaba

6. Nimechoka

7. Likembe Ya Moro

8. Mpenzi Usemayo

9. Nipekele Kwa Baba

10. Dada Nihurumie

11. Instrumental 1

12. Salamu Zako Nimezipata

13. Mpenzi Ya Kijinga

14. Utaniangamiza

15. Livu

16. Kaka Umenishinda

17. Isuwaamini Shemeji

Technical Specifications