Dizu Plaatjies – Ibuyambo

This is the group of former Amampondo leader, Dizu Plaatjies. The group perform traditional, neo-traditional and original african songs. Virtually all instruments are hand made of wood, animal skins, seeds, hand beaten metal, etc. The basic ensemble of 5 musicians sing, play and dance. Additional drummers and dancers augment the line-up.
The instruments include, marimba, mbira, akadinda, umhube, uhardi, drums and percussion.

Track Listing:
1. Main Introduction by Dizy Plaatjes –   2. Wayihlinza phi? (feat. Uhadi) – 3:46   3. Chemtengure (feat. Mbira) – 4:38   4. Sisonke (feat. drums) – 1:51   5. Mgcina (feat. vocals) – 4:07   6. African Refugee (feat. marimbas) – 3:14   7. Eqonce (feat. clicks) – 2:12   8. Batlle of Ntsintsi (feat. Amadinda) – 2:41   9. Ndawukhendibone (feat. Mrhubhe) – 3:07   10. Yekabani na lento (feat. Kayomba) – 2:53   11. Machel’s Blues (feat. reed pipes) – 0:51   12. Rwakanembe (feat. antilope horns) – 2:17   13. Intshukumo yamanzi (feat. Akadinda) – 3:11   14. Bhaca Dance (feat. gumboots) – 1:02   15. Letlareng (feat kudu horns) – 2:06   16. Asizang ‘olala thina (feat. various vocal styles) – 2:23