Name: In The Music The Village Never Ends
Brand: Letta Mbulu

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BEWITH006LP


Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8713748984588


Total Cap

Black LP

MOVLP3428C

Yellow

Yellow and Translucent Green Marbled

180 Gram Vinyl. Individually Numbered.

2000

2023-05-19

Little Amber Fish

8719262029309

Yellow LP

Artist

Letta Mbulu

Genre GB

African

Jazz

Label GB

Be With Records

Letta Mbulu is a South African singer, born on August 23, 1942, and raised in Soweto. She gained early recognition as part of the King Kong musical ensemble during her teenage years. However, due to the political climate in her home country, she left for the USA in the sixties. In America, she collaborated with renowned artists such as Harry Belafonte and Cannonball Adderley. Letta's captivating voice can also be heard on the soundtrack of the highly successful TV series "Roots". Married to Caiphus Semenya, after 26 years of self-imposed exile, Letta returned to South Africa.

Letta Mbulu's music resonates with fans who appreciate similar artists like Hugh Masekela, Busi Mhlongo, Sibongile Khumalo, Miriam Makeba, Manu Dibango, Simphiwe Dana, Dorothy Masuka, Tony Allen, Ebo Taylor and more. Her powerful vocals and soulful performances have made her a legendary figure in South African music.

Discover Letta Mbulu's incredible journey from being a young talent touring with King Kong musical to becoming an internationally acclaimed artist whose contributions are cherished by audiences worldwide. Immerse yourself in her mesmerizing melodies that blend African rhythms with contemporary sounds.

Be With Records is a reissue record label that specializes in officially licensing and releasing vinyl records. They focus on making music available that is currently unavailable or has never been released on vinyl before. The label works closely with artists to ensure they have as much input as they desire.
Their mission is to bring *unreleased* gems and forgotten classics back into the spotlight, allowing music lovers to experience these timeless tracks in their original format. Be With Records carefully selects each release, ensuring the highest quality sound and packaging for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
With an extensive catalog spanning various genres, *artists* from Be With Records have gained recognition for their contributions to the world of music. From soulful melodies to funky beats, their releases offer a diverse range of sounds that appeal to a wide audience. Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to vinyl, Be With Records offers something special for everyone.

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Originally released in South Africa in 1983, In The Music The Village Never Ends is one of those holy-grail African records that barely needs any introduction. Featuring the enormous 'Nomalizo', it's a record that aficionados around the world have been waiting many years for. Now, Be With Records proudly presents the hugely anticipated vinyl reissue of this bonafied classic.This release is officially licensed and has been lovingly mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis. It has been pressed on audiophile 180gram vinyl for the first time and features the original, rarely seen artwork. South African singer Letta Mbulu possesses one of the most beautiful voices the world has ever known. Her immaculate voice emits a sweetness that radiates from deep within, brimming with a joy of life and inspiring a spirit of hope and happiness. On this album, her voice soars over a strident musical force that veers between disco, soul and pop music of the most incredible kind. The gleaming guitars recall disco's finest hours while the thump of the beats anticipate 80s British soul.

In The Music The Village Never Ends

Music GB