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| Gift Of The Tortoise: A Musical Journey Through Southern Africa | 
 enlarge | Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Label: Music Little People
Category: Music
List Price: $12.98
Buy Used: $2.97
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 6803
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 42553
UPC: 093624255321
EAN: 0093624255321
ASIN: B000002M6S
Release Date: March 8, 1994
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| Tracks:
| • | Introduction - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Shabalala, Joseph | | • | Kanje Kanje - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Traditional | | • | Rain Chant - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Traditional | | • | There Come Our Mothers - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Traditional | | • | Nomyekelo - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Traditional | | • | Finger Dance - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Traditional | | • | Thekwane - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Traditional | | • | Vulani Ringi Ring - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mcgina, Sophie | | • | Boy Who Turned into a Cat - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Traditional | | • | Paparam Vingo - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Shabalala, Joseph | | • | Shabalala - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Shabalala, Joseph | | • | Two Shelleni - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Shabalala, Joseph | | • | Mbube (Wimoweh) (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Linda, Solomon | | • | Peace Be With You - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Shabalala, Joseph |
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Amazon.com
The jewel in the crown in the Music for Little People catalog, Gift of the Tortoise is stunning in its beauty and uncompromising in its delivery of excellence. Expressed from the viewpoint of a very wise tortoise, the lush harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo are supported by renowned guitarist Johnny Clegg and storyteller Gcina Mhlophe, creating a captivating blend of Zulu lore, South African history, and that country's brave optimism in the post-Apartheid era. As the drama unfolds, the listener is drawn into the spell cast by this marvelous group of players as they carry out the chant of ancestral names on "Two Shelleni," the folk legend of the "Boy Who Turned into a Cat," and the classic "Mbube (the Lion Sleeps Tonight)." --Paige La Grone
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 Not What I Expected March 31, 2002
15 out of 32 found this review helpful
I have the "Journey of Dreams" CD by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It is delightful, swirling, singing music by a group of men from Africa. I liked it so much that I bought another CD "by" the same group called the "Gift of the Tortise. A Musical Journey Through Southern Africa". Most of it consists of a lady talking- not singing- about the animals, places, and people of Africa. In a couple of places ordinary children are heard singing in the screechy, ordinary way children sing. Every ten minutes or so, a muted male voice sings briefly in the background. There seems to be a big difference between what the producers of this CD consider artistic freedom and what I consider a bait and switch rip off. I threw the CD in the trash.
 Gift of Excellent Music June 13, 1998
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This CD is a musical journey. Ostensibly a children's recording, it is rich in harmony and diversity of sound. Some songs sound hauntingly familiar -- possibly because the theme is one that children sing all around the world. The acapella voices are accompanied only by percussion and sometimes percussive vocal sounds. The entire album takes the form of a story -- each song progressing naturally into another. The finale, "In the Jungle" is the best rendition of this song that I have ever heard, and brought tears to my eyes! Incidentally, my musical experience is almost exclusively classical, and the Zulu harmony is now one of my favourite musical forms! Don't take my word for it -- listen to it, share it with a child, and watch his or her body respond to the gentle rhythms and patterns!
Beautifully rendered story and song of South Africa November 4, 1999
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This trip to South Africa, with Zulu stories and song, is captivating -- well-beloved by my three-year-old and six-year-old. The production values are very high. Storyteller Gcina Mhlophe's beautiful, expressive voice and transparent love of her country make this a real treasure. Get an extra copy; after you and your children enjoy it you will want to give it to others.
A kids tape YOU will actually enjoy! March 28, 2000
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The idiot who gave this a poor review because there was too much talk is just WRONG. My kids love this cd. They ask for it over and over. The surprize was that I like to listen to it too. (I can't stand those Wee Sing style tapes.) So this is a great alternative for those long road trips when you are trapped in a confined space with either whining kids or an annoying kids tape. Plus LBMs music is very calming. Now my kids are turned on to Ladysmith Black Mombazo and they are quite content to listen to the adult LBM alblums too. So throw those Wee Sing tapes in the trash!
wonderful for kids ( adults included) April 8, 2000
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I picked this CD up on a whim for my 6 year old sister. However, after playing it for her, I had to pick up a copy for myself. The art of storytelling has not been highlighted as well, as this CD does, in a while. I would suggest this CD for all aldults who want a bit of "fun" in their too busy lives.
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