Amandla - The Spirit Of South Africa

Dec 31, 2025
59 mins

Episode Description

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth delve into the soundtrack of the documentary "Amandla!: A Revolution in Four Part Harmony," which highlights the role music has played in South Africa’s struggle for independence.

Episode: 26:01
Air Dates: December 29th - January 4th

Featuring:
1. Hugh Masakela - Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) (from the album "Amandla!" on ATO Records)
2. Robben-Island Prison Singers - Y'zinga (from the album "Amandla!" on ATO Records)
3. Soul Brothers - Idlozi (from the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo)
4. Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens - Mbaqanga (from the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo)
5. Hugh Masekela - Stimela (from the album "Amandla!" on ATO Records)
6. Vusi Mahlasela - Kuyobanjani Na? (from the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo)
7. West Nkosi - Mazuzu (from the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo)
8. Juluka - Gijim'beke (from the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo)
9. Nancy Jacobs and Sisters - Meadowlands (from the album "Amandla!" on ATO Records)
10. Miriam Makeba - Beware Verwoerd (Naants' Indod'Emnyama) (from the album "Amandla!" on ATO Records)
11. Sibongile Khumalo - The Untold Story (from the album "Women of Spirit" on Putumayo)
12. Miriam Makeba -Umhome (from the album "Homeland" on Putumayo)
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