Reflections by Miriam Makeba

03 Mar

Written by Lee Prosser
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For those of us who enjoy the gifted Miriam Makeba, this new release is a welcome delight! It is titled "Reflections," and it is truly that, a fine showcase CD for the great voice of Miriam Makeba, blessed with an infusion of world music motifs that blend perfectly with the jazz.

There are thirteen songs in the collection. Among the songs are "Iyaguduza," "Pata Pata," "Mas Que Nada," "Click Song," "African Convention," "I Shall Sing," and "Where Are You Going?" Each song reveals an enjoyable listening experience.

Highly recommended. This is Miriam Makeba as her finest!

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Miriam Makeba
CD Title: Reflections
Genre: World Music
Year Released: 2004
Record Label: Heads Up
Tracks: Iyaguduza, Pata Pata, Comme Une Symphonie D’Amour, Mas Que Nada, Click Song, African Convention, I’m In Love With Spring, Xica Da Silva, Love Tastes Like Strawberries, I Shall Sing, Quit It, Ring Bell, Where Are You Going?
Musicians: Miriam Makeba (vocals); Prince Lengoasa (trumpet); Jabu Magubane (trombone); McCoy Mrubata (alto saxophone); Kelly Petlane (penny whistle, flute); Andile Yenana (piano); Bushy Seathlolo (piano, nylon guitar); Johnny Chonco, Joel Klein, Louis Mhlanga Seathlolo, Floyd Manana (guitar); Greg Georgeiades (guitar, bazooki); Ngwako Manamela (vibraphone); Fana Zulu, Herbie Tsoaeli, Denny Lalouette (bass); Kwazi Shange, Lulu Gontsana, Kesivan Naidoo (drums); Godfrey Mngcina (percussion, chimes, bongos, congos, shakers); Ringo Madlingozi (percussion, djembe drums, indigenous instruments, background vocal); Gavan Eckhart (shaker); Nelson Lumumba Lee (vocal, Fender Rhodes, synth strings); Zamo Mbutho, Zenzi Lee (background vocals); Miro Chakaryan, Ivo Ivanov, Barbara Walton, Olivia Sanov (violin); Marjan Vonk, Norman Goldsmith (viola); Laurie Howe, Robin Landauer (cello); Gaylen Sales (harp)
Label Website: http://www.headsup.com
Rating: Five Stars