Ladysmith Black Mambazo Celebrate Zulu Heritage With A Biting Chicken

New York, NY (Top40 Charts / Shore Fire Media) Ladysmith Black Mambazo burst with radiance on their latest release, 'Songs From a Zulu Farm' (Listen 2 Entertainment Group/Razor & Tie Entertainment), an assortment of playful, beautifully-arranged folk songs that get to the heart of the legendary a cappella group's South African roots.

The album's opening track, "Yangiluma Inkukhu" (The Biting Chicken), is a fitting introduction to the spirited collection, complete with a chorus of animal noises weaving in and out and the group's warm nine-part harmonies.

Composed by the ensemble's founder and elder statesman Joseph Shabalala, the sprightly song tells the tale of a mischievous fowl whose only aim is to wreak havoc on the poor Zulu farmer. In traditional call-and-response style, Ladysmith Black Mambazo transport the listener to the fields of South Africa, painting vivid images of their beloved homeland with joyous melody and genuine passion.

Listen to "Yangiluma Inkukhu" here:
https://soundcloud.com/ladysmith-black-mambazo-1/yangiluma-inkukhu-clip

Listen to Ladysmith Black Mambazo on New York Times Popcast here:
https://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/10/popcast-the-strokes-and-ladysmith-black-mambazo/

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