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Township Jazz

One of the many dominant musical styles found in South Africa, township jazz is an urban style based on the traditional marabi sound; often called "jive," it is played on different instruments and sung in different languages depending on the township of origin.

Township Jazz Album Highlights

Township Jazz 'N' Jive
Various Artists Township Jazz 'N' Jive
The Chisa Years: 1965-1975 (Rare and Unreleased)
Hugh Masekela The Chisa Years: 1965-1975 (Rare and Unreleased)
Spirits to Bite Our Ears: The Singles Collection 1977-1986
Thomas Mapfumo Spirits to Bite Our Ears: The Singles Collection 1977-1986
Spirit! The Power of Music
Randy Weston Spirit! The Power of Music
The Song Is My Story
Abdullah Ibrahim The Song Is My Story
3
Abdullah Ibrahim 3
Change Is Pain
Mzwakhe Mbuli Change Is Pain
Tj Today
The Boyoyo Boys Tj Today
Madagasikara Two
Various Artists Madagasikara Two
The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 1
Various Artists The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 1
Resistance Is Defence
Mzwakhe Mbuli Resistance Is Defence
In the Spirit of Ntu
Nduduzo Makhathini In the Spirit of Ntu
Thunder Before Dawn: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 2
Various Artists Thunder Before Dawn: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 2
The Best of African Jazz Pioneers
African Jazz Pioneers The Best of African Jazz Pioneers
Rhythm of Healing
West Nkosi Rhythm of Healing
Siya Hamba
Various Artists Siya Hamba
African Jazz 'N' Jive: An Authentic Selection of South African Township Swing Classics from the 50s & 60s
Various Artists African Jazz 'N' Jive: An Authentic Selection of South African Township Swing Classics from the 50s & 60s
Next Stop... Soweto, Vols. 1-3
Various Artists Next Stop... Soweto, Vols. 1-3
Unbroken Spirit
Mzwakhe Mbuli Unbroken Spirit
Greatest Hits: Born Free But Always in Chains
Mzwakhe Mbuli Greatest Hits: Born Free But Always in Chains
Rough Guide to the Music of Africa
Various Artists Rough Guide to the Music of Africa
Zanzibara, Vol. 3: Ujamaa
Various Artists Zanzibara, Vol. 3: Ujamaa
Freedom Fire: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 3
Various Artists Freedom Fire: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, Vol. 3
The Rough Guide to South African Jazz [2000]
Various Artists The Rough Guide to South African Jazz [2000]
Africavision, Vol. 2: 50 Years of African Cinema
Various Artists Africavision, Vol. 2: 50 Years of African Cinema
The History of Township Music
Various Artists The History of Township Music
Archive Africa: From Jazz to Jive
Various Artists Archive Africa: From Jazz to Jive
Next Stop Soweto, Vol. 3: Giants, Ministers and Makers - Jazz in South Aftrica 1963-1984
Various Artists Next Stop Soweto, Vol. 3: Giants, Ministers and Makers - Jazz in South Aftrica 1963-1984
Rough Guide to the Music of South Africa [1998]
Various Artists Rough Guide to the Music of South Africa [1998]
Radio Sechaba
Bokani Dyer Radio Sechaba