Themba

Description

A rare piece of South African groove, originally released alongside Bra Sello on the Soweto label in Johannesburg in 1976. A self-titled offering and the group's only album, Themba delivers the quintessential blend of sophisticated jazz improvisation over hip-swing township pop that gives 1970s South African jazz its timeless appeal. Themba features a talented ensemble led by Baba "Themba" Mokoena, who appeared on Dick Khoza's landmark 1975 album Chapita and earned a reputation (over a career spanning into the 2020s) as one of the legendary guitarists of his generation. Reissued for the very first time on the eve of its 50th anniversary, this edition of Themba comes from the original master tape licensed from As-Shams Archive.