Clinton St. Quarterly, Vol. 9 No. 4 | Winter 1987 (Portland) /// Issue 36 of 41 /// Master# 36 of 73

i I PLEASE HELP KEEP SOWETO CLEAN Consider This the Irresistable Beat of Soweto SOWETONEVERSLEEPS WithallthepraisegoingtoPaulSimon'shomogenizedSouthAfricansoundinGroce/and.theoriginatorsofZulujivemusicarevirtualiy unkown in the United States. This album helps remedy the situation by featuring popular women ssinging groups from the 60s to the present day The Mahotella Queens formed in '64 and harmonize to a funky, shaky beat. 'Show Them How to Jive" isa soulful girl group sound come true. Added deep bass singing to the basic lineup became the foundation for the Mgababa Quee ns. The incredibly deep voice of Simon Nkabinde and funky rhythm guitar on 'Hippies Come to Soweto' make it the most Interesting piece on the album. The Dark City Sisters add a nice ballad ('Outside South Africa') to create a rounded collection of popular songs from all over Africa. All lyrics are either InZulu or Sotho. but you'll get the idea. You'll also find out where BowWow Wow stole their schtick.' Lisa McElroy / Option Music Alternative M ay /June 1987 Stores'- SfND

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