Saturday, 6 March 2010

Ndikho Xaba
























Ndikho Xaba : Ndikho Xaba and the Natives
1969 by Trilyte # LR-7001

Privately Pressed holy grail Afro Spiritual Jazz on the Trilyte label out of Oakland, California. Incredible music in the same vein as Tribe and Strata-East. Thought to be the first ever appearance of Plunky Branch ; Plunky & Oneness Of Juju on a vinyl record. Extremely limited private pressing which is both beautiful & moving Spiritual Free Jazz. It features long groove based tribal jams with "Freedom" being an amazing bluesy soul stomp. The album features some really moving and inspired playing, and even some vocalizing (chanting, singing) J. Plunky Branch is an acclaimed Avant Afro-Funk Jazz saxophonist from Richmond. Bassist Ken Shabala (Kent Parker) came from Brooklyn. They met in college & formed a group called the Soul Syndicate with Kent Parker the lead singer. From 1966-68 they played the New York circuit until moving to San Francisco where in 1969 they met Lon Moshe (Ron Martin) creating this African-Avant-Garde group with Ndikho Xaba. They recorded this one lone lp, led by South African pianist/percussionist, Ndikho Xaba until soon forming Plunky & Oneness Of Juju releasing their first album in 1972 and relocating to New York.

1 Shwabada
2 Freedom
3 Flight
4 Nomusa
5 Makhosi

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123 comments:

  1. katonah6 March 2010 at 04:48

    This one's gotta pull in some comments .... surely?

    http://www.mediafire.com/?mlmmjmmoood

    enjoy

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  2. Matt Temple6 March 2010 at 06:10

    wow! amazing share. been looking for so long!

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  3. Anonymous6 March 2010 at 06:16

    no doubt,
    this is the one of Holy Grail.
    I can't wait...

    thanx

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  4. Reza6 March 2010 at 06:30

    Putting your $500 albums up for everybody , what a kind man ;)

    How was the hol then

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  5. winton tostello6 March 2010 at 07:34

    Eternal gratitude my friend for the offerings.Much appreciated.

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  6. gilhodges6 March 2010 at 07:40

    Ah! Finally get to hear Ndikho on bullhorn and seaweed horn! Been seeking this forever. Thank you.

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  7. corvimax6 March 2010 at 08:10

    some comments? :-)
    was in my search list from long time
    thank you katonah!

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  8. HCM6 March 2010 at 08:19

    No words, I´m speechless.. THANKS :)

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  9. Erberken6 March 2010 at 10:00

    Nucking Futs!!!!! Thank you for all the beautiful music you've shared!!!!!

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  10. freebones6 March 2010 at 11:54

    wow. i've never heard of this, but the description sounds like it is something right up my alley. plus, the apparent rarity means you deserve a big thanks!

    THANKS!

    -fb

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  11. Solomon6 March 2010 at 17:49

    Thank you!

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  12. HCM7 March 2010 at 03:38

    Oh man! I had to come back after I listened this and thank you again!
    I knew nomusa was great but the whole album is a killer. Many many thanks!

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  13. blackclassical7 March 2010 at 03:46

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  14. blackclassical7 March 2010 at 03:48

    Wouldnt count on it blud! whats it upto now 3000 d/ls 12 comments

    youre a mad cunt!

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  15. katonah7 March 2010 at 04:28

    Thanks Greg, really feeling the "Love"!

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  16. g.raf7 March 2010 at 04:49

    Thanks for giving us the chance to hear this rarity. Your generosity is much appreciated Katonah.

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  17. The Scenery Within7 March 2010 at 05:04

    you darlin!!!

    Many big thanks

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  18. Arkadin7 March 2010 at 05:08

    Oh happy day! Holy thanks - you're a singularity!

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  19. dimman7 March 2010 at 05:14

    thanx a lot

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  20. SHOON7 March 2010 at 06:39

    Gracias!

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  21. The Uber Sonic Sonar Radar7 March 2010 at 07:31

    mmm! much obliged.

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  22. Unknown7 March 2010 at 16:08

    Thanks for this and your many other amazing shares!

    A gentleman & a scholar.

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  23. Unknown7 March 2010 at 16:14

    Thanks for this is and your many other amazing shares!

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  24. Unknown7 March 2010 at 16:14

    Thanks for this is and your many other amazing shares!

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  25. Unknown7 March 2010 at 16:14

    Thanks for this is and your many other amazing shares!

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  26. Anonymous7 March 2010 at 20:59

    we're not worthy!

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  27. Dr. Johnny Fever7 March 2010 at 21:48

    Damn! This is one heavy ass piece of vinyl. Amen to every snap, crackle and pop on this baby. Thanks katonah for an absolute stunner!!!

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  28. Simon6668 March 2010 at 04:17

    Lovely album, so many good tracks, really varied. Thanks Katonah!

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  29. blackclassical8 March 2010 at 05:04

    Thought you would!

    Bacoso made me use the salty language...

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  30. Simon6668 March 2010 at 06:01

    Happy Birthday BC ;)

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  31. katonah8 March 2010 at 14:16

    thanks sean, that beefed things up a bit ...

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  32. Chris Albertyn9 March 2010 at 08:16

    hooo boy - thank you - readers at electricjive have been asking for this one - we found out via matsuli and we have given the electricjive readers who have not already found your site, a heads up - thanks again !! great

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  33. verge9 March 2010 at 19:24

    Thanks for this one. Can't wait to hear this shitt.
    Don't stress the comments, though I know it seems like a lack of respect and appreciation. There's posts I put hours and hours into and get no more than 5 comments, if that.

    Anyway, thanks for all the links!

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  34. Corey9 March 2010 at 19:39

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  35. matthew10 March 2010 at 04:10

    Massive and generous share. Thanks Katonah!

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  36. the jazzstronaut10 March 2010 at 15:01

    Hey Katonah, just gotta say thanx for this incredible share. Been trying to get hold of it for quite a while, thank you soooooo much.

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  37. Andy11 March 2010 at 00:41

    Yeh! Big thanks,gee there's some real dickheads about.A great share,a simple thanks is not to much to ask.

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  38. Clap Yo Handz11 March 2010 at 02:55

    Thank you! Looks great

    #

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  39. Miles12 March 2010 at 17:36

    i'm arriving late to the party as usual, but judging from the comments it's been a great one. i can't pretend to know much about the artist or the lp, but i've trusted your taste and direction in the past and have yet to be disappointed. i'll look forward to giving this a virtual spin.

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  40. Edward13 March 2010 at 22:34

    The download keeps breaking off -- I've tried multiple times already. Any suggestions?

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  41. verge13 March 2010 at 22:39

    I had the same problem with the download but it did finally finish after about 6 to 7 hours.
    Some great stuff on here, though.
    Thanks again.
    If anyone wants me to upload it on a different server for them, let me know. Only if it's cool with katonah though. Let me know.

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  42. katonah14 March 2010 at 09:44

    Hi Verve,
    Would prefer to keep this one on just the Mediafire link. I think the issues with the download is a mediafire thing, i get the impression they are trying to tighten up on certain types of files. Either that, or they are playing around with the free download times in order to get more people to join up to a premium account.

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  43. verge14 March 2010 at 13:15

    KAtonah, I understand. No problem.
    Thanks again for all the dope rips.
    Peace,
    verge

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  44. O-D14 March 2010 at 18:05

    Been trying to find this for a minute! Very dope.

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  45. Unknown18 March 2010 at 02:22

    Hi Katonah,
    And thanks so much for giving access to this jewel.... but the link seems to not work anymore :-(
    peace
    p

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  46. ushaped18 March 2010 at 22:05

    hello katonah,

    missed out on this grail earlier, is it possible to access the file again?

    thx in advance

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  47. Yusef20 March 2010 at 22:37

    Katonah, I've been following your blog for 6 months. Bro, you are putting out some incredible material. Thank You so much for your enthusiasm in the music and for sharing as well. I'm hoping you
    can re-upped 'Ndikho Xaba' sometime in the near future. You've turned me on to recordings and artists that have been undetected from the music databases. Once again I want to Thank You for your time and energy.

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  48. katonah21 March 2010 at 08:46

    Theres been some serious downloading going on but a lack of comments.

    back on anyway

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  49. Yusef21 March 2010 at 11:17

    Katonah, I've just downloaded, and played along with my Shekere. WOW!!!! What an experience.
    I went to heaven and back.
    My acknowledgements and gratitude towards you, Thank You. One day I'll be able to share some rarities with you and the community.
    Peace and Blessings to u......

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  50. MrBill21 March 2010 at 12:36

    Not familiar with these guys, but based on your description I had to check it out, and I'm glad I did. Thanks, Katonah!

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  51. taro nombei27 March 2010 at 09:28

    A fantastic brilliant share...
    Many thanks, very generous Katonah!
    TN

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  52. -t!27 March 2010 at 14:24

    Thank you so much for the share and your generosity...
    -t!

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  53. Astroblack31 March 2010 at 11:15

    Ouch! What a record to post. Having big problems with the download - mediafire telling me it's set to private!? Can you help??

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  54. janbeatz2 April 2010 at 01:43

    nice one,very nice site and post,great work,have a great easter!

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  55. Rise14 April 2010 at 08:27

    Downloaded this earlier - just wanted to stop by and say thanks for the great music! No chance i could have afforded to buy this myself!

    R

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  56. katonah14 April 2010 at 14:33

    thanks for the comments rise.
    much appreciated

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  57. invisiblenigma14 April 2010 at 18:31

    Whats good Katonah? Any way I could get crack at this one? Thanks

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  58. subdive17 April 2010 at 16:59

    oh no!
    its set to private ... i was looking for it soo long! please repost

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  59. subdive17 April 2010 at 17:02

    oh no!
    its set to private ... i was looking for it soo long! please repost

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  60. Tone25 April 2010 at 21:06

    ahh please re-up!!!!

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  61. øשlqæda28 April 2010 at 15:18

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  62. øשlqæda30 April 2010 at 13:07

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  63. øשlqæda30 April 2010 at 13:23

    ack, what i meant to say is this whole entire treehouse loves all the music u share here. i haven't been sleepin, just travelin & would really appreciate a re-up on this one here, obviously. here's hoping. thx again for everything else

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  64. øשlqæda30 April 2010 at 17:40

    dear katonah,
    re-up pretty please? i've only heard nomusa & an entirely too brief excerpt of shwabada, but i don't expect to get sumptin fer nuttin. owl trade ya my upload of the ethiopian jazz genius hailu mergia & the walias - tche belew lp. mulatu astatqe is their featured guest & humble mascot on these fine & forgotten stabs:
    http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4I75W8GW

    i would've mailed u privately but can't quite figure out how. if u already have the mergia, i have a few other obscure blog virgins u may dig, mostly all african though. i guess u can reply here if u're so inclined. did i mention i'd really appreciate a re-up? guess so. fingers crossed

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  65. 2wrecks1 May 2010 at 12:13

    I'm dying to hear this but it has been set to private... )o:

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  66. faud1 May 2010 at 12:59

    pwooooooooooooo !!!!!!!

    thanks for all

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  67. katonah2 May 2010 at 00:34

    It's bank holiday Sunday and it's pissing down with rain.

    Xaba back on line ...

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  68. brandon2 May 2010 at 01:22

    Many thanks for your generous posts.I have been hoping to hear this album ever since hearing Namusa from the Oneness of Juju best of compilation.

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  69. brandon2 May 2010 at 03:21

    Just finished listening to the whole album a couple of times and it is helping cheer up this miserable bank holiday. Thank you!

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  70. øשlqæda2 May 2010 at 04:39

    daps katonah, this slab is pure fire!

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  71. Simon6663 May 2010 at 06:01

    Big thanks for the hailu mergia, owlqaeda, love it. And love your name too :)

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  72. Unknown4 May 2010 at 22:33

    Katonah, HUGE thanks and respect again for all these posts ! AWESOME.
    Many thanks also to owlqaeda for the magical hailu mergia & the walias.
    You guys know what's important in life.
    Merci merci merci.
    p

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  73. brandon7 May 2010 at 11:29

    Thank you to owlqaeda for the glorious Hailu Mergia LP - new artist to me and what an amazing album.

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  74. øשlqæda10 May 2010 at 20:35

    no worries yall, sharon is karen. tanx again katonah. i would have waited years to actually hear the thang, if ever. dream come true. i done this outpost of discerning taste to me own fledgling bloggy sidebar thingy. i'm certain u don't need the business but there tiz. heart ~
    oq
    http://holywarbles.blogspot.com

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  75. swboy12 May 2010 at 07:09

    Late as usual but...
    Another fantastic post Katonah!
    Thanks for all the great music.
    I'm consistantly blown away by
    what you're posting.
    [and Owlqaeda: the Mergia disc is sweet.]

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  76. taro nombei17 May 2010 at 10:12

    Having given it a lot of listens, I dropped back here just to say how much I've appreciates this one. Thanks again Katonah.

    And very glad I did come back this way, as otherwise I'd've missed Owl's hailu mergia share.

    Thanks indeed friends!

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  77. Music Ingredient Chef aka Sir Ramases18 June 2010 at 17:50

    Robin Kenyatta has an album "Nomusa"

    Featuring production by Ndikho Xaba ... same song different take. Great collection filler. FYI if you didn't know ...LOVE THE BLOG !

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  78. Antonio5 July 2010 at 10:37

    Haven't listened yet but I trust your taste. Thanks in advance.

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  79. What Cheer?26 July 2010 at 09:41

    hi All

    this is one of my favorite records ever. i've just come across an extra copy in Near Mint Condition if any of you are looking to actually own this on vinyl:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180538295696&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

    i also thing it's great this has been shared here so that someone who can't afford to buy it can hear it!

    c. daltry
    whatcheerrecords
    rhode island

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  80. Holly12 August 2010 at 12:16

    Thank you!!!

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  81. Feq'wah12 August 2010 at 13:36

    Unbelievable! So many thanks...you will get, like forever...

    :)

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  82. Jeronimo M.M.3 November 2010 at 16:20

    mediafire says set to private... please repost

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  83. Jeronimo M.M.3 November 2010 at 16:20

    plz

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  84. Francesco Ceccarelli20 December 2010 at 04:53

    No hope for a repost? :-(

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  85. emile6321 February 2011 at 13:24

    any chance of a repost please.

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  86. Simon6 May 2011 at 08:44

    Please please please repost :)

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  87. musique3 June 2011 at 14:05

    prettyplease?

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  88. hunt63086 June 2011 at 15:58

    Hey! Ndiko Xaba! I wonder if you can remember me, I took a load of your very first album to 105 jazzfm radio and had them played for free to help sell more. My father recorded this album (It was your first) in Compton CA. and my uncle was Cousin Wash. My name is Robert Hunt. How are you and your family?

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  89. hunt63086 June 2011 at 16:00

    My name is Robert HUnt and my email addres is hunt6308@yahoo.com

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  90. katonah9 June 2011 at 03:25

    at Robert Hunt, great comments. Do you have a rip of the other album with Cousin Wash? Would love to hear it, could do aspecial post here. Hope to hear from you

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  91. katonah9 June 2011 at 03:25

    at Robert Hunt, great comments. Do you have a rip of the other album with Cousin Wash? Would love to hear it, could do aspecial post here. Hope to hear from you

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  92. hunt630820 June 2011 at 14:26

    I will try to locate that album for you!

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  93. hunt630820 June 2011 at 14:27

    I will try to locate that album for you!

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  94. katonah21 June 2011 at 02:17

    that would make my year Hunt. been after a listen to that gem for years.

    best
    katonah

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  95. Ndikho Xaba19 July 2011 at 04:13

    Thank you so much for your positive feedback on Ndikho Xaba and the Natives which we recorded in 1970 in CA. It is so nostalgic! I returned to South Africa in 1998 and my wife Nomusa joined me in 2009. Together we are currently working on a compilation CD of my work from 1970 - present. We will keep you posted of the progress

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  96. katonah19 July 2011 at 11:39

    Wow, the man himself !!

    Truly humbled Ndikho, this album is as you know a holy grail around true jazzheads. This has easily been the most popular post here which is a reflection of high regard in which it is held.
    A masterpiece.
    Fantastic to hear that you are in the process of constructing a compilation. If you ever need or require any promotional posts here or at justjazzart please don't hesitate to get in touch.

    Many many thanks for taking the time to get in touch, and best wishes for all your future projects.

    Best
    Katonah

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  97. hunt630819 July 2011 at 20:04

    It is so nice to hear from you and I really am trying to get a copy of that album for you. I am waiting to hear from Cousin Washes son who has inherited all of his stuff. I want to hear the (Healing Song) again.

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  98. katonah20 July 2011 at 06:03

    Hi Hunt, great to hear the search continues, it is much appreciated. Waiting to it hear with baited breath, an alternate version of Healing song, can't wait.....

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  99. Mama Nomusa21 July 2011 at 02:09

    Not sure when you say "Healing Song" if you mean the piece I did in honor of my ancestors "Shwabada" but Shwabada will be on the new compilation. Thank you so much for your encouraging comments.

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  100. Mama Nomusa21 July 2011 at 02:12

    This technology stuff has got me tied up! The last comment should have come from Ndikho himself. This is Nomusa, his wife. I will work on getting it straight.

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  101. katonah21 July 2011 at 05:47

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  102. katonah21 July 2011 at 05:48

    Mama Nomusa as well!, so many thanks for all the correspondance. Please don't hesitate to get in touch regarding any infomation about the forthcoming compilation. I have always considered the "Natives" lp, a beautiful and special album. I've never been able to track down a copy of the lp with Cousin Wash, and can't wait to get the oppotunity to hear it. The prospect of a compilation is very exciting, and i'm sure if there's any justice, will be a complete sucess.

    Looking forward to hearing from you guys again soon. Once again, let me know if there is anything i can do to help or promote any future projects.

    best regards
    Katonah

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  103. hunt630818 August 2011 at 19:23

    Sorry about this waiting for the search for a copy of that album. My communication skills with my cousin are not what they used to be, there seems to be more BS than logic.

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  104. katonah19 August 2011 at 12:22

    Please don't apologise Ndikho.
    It's an honour that you're making all the efforts to source a copy. As you can see from all the comments here, your Natives album is held in such high esteem.
    Best wishes, and keep in touch.
    Katonah

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  105. loons22 August 2011 at 09:32

    ahhhh please renew this link! I've been looking for this album for soooo long... it would be awesome to be able to hear more then just the one song.

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  106. Karl2 January 2012 at 06:39

    Has anybody this album in Flac ? I cant find it anywhere.

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  107. inetgoose4 February 2012 at 07:23

    Could you please repost?

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  108. Tom.T20 February 2012 at 10:54

    Please could you repost this, i'm dying to hear the whole thing

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  109. bwana21 May 2012 at 16:21

    unfortunately the link is private - is there any chance of re-uppin'? Thanx in advance!

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  110. alefbetac2 June 2012 at 09:51

    Please renew the link!!!

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  111. Enoque3 June 2012 at 06:09

    Please, Please, Please... Renew the link again.

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  112. Enoque4 June 2012 at 12:50

    Thanks A Lot.

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  113. Mama Nomusa24 June 2012 at 11:25

    I am happy to announce that Ndikho has self produced a CD that will be available on CD Baby in a few weeks. I will keep all of you posted. Thanks so much for your support! Nomusa Xaba

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  114. katonah24 June 2012 at 11:34

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  115. katonah24 June 2012 at 11:35

    That's amazing news, let me know if there's anyway i can help to promote your new presentation.

    best K

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  116. Mama Nomusa30 July 2012 at 01:01

    Greetings all,

    On Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday - July 18, 2012 - we were honored to have Gwen Ansell, Jazz History Writer for Business Day in South Africa do an excellently crafted review of Baba Ndikho Xaba's Anthology CD - Sunsets. Click on this link to view it. Feedback is appreciated.
    www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=176528

    The CD (which includes Nomusa, Shwabada and features Ndikho on digeredoo etc.) is now available on CD Baby. cdbaby.com/cd/ndikhoxaba

    We can use all the help we can get getting the word out. And we are very grateful to you Katonah for keeping this blog going. Peace, Nomusa & Ndikho Xaba

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  117. BushMan_NL2 March 2013 at 01:19

    This is beautiful... Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

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  118. Mama Nomusa3 March 2013 at 03:58

    Thank you BushMan. Now we are waiting for all the bloggers/fans on this blog to show their appreciation and love by buying the CD - Sunsets by Ndikho Xaba @ CD Baby. It's only $12.95 and we of course appreciate your support and feedback! Keep it coming until we create a Tsunami of love and appreciation for Transformational Music!

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  119. Unknown21 February 2014 at 18:51

    Dear Katonah et. al. you should look up the documentary "Last Grave at Dimbaza" if you want to see first hand what we were fighting for with our music and in our spirits.

    Mshengu Shabalala (ken shabalala - kent parker)

    spread love,
    haroldparker19@gmail.com

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  120. matt1 May 2014 at 15:14

    Just to let you know that an officially licensed deluxe vinyl edition will be coming via matsuli Music later this year...http://eepurl.com/TqqJT

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  121. katonah2 May 2014 at 12:26

    Great news, thanks Matt

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  122. Unknown7 November 2014 at 14:30

    Robin Kenyatta's rendition of Nomusa is a scorcher. My speakers smoke whenever I play it. Absolutely superb, first-rate music.

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  123. katonah7 November 2014 at 15:29

    Greg

    You know it, heavy jazz
    Heavy sounds

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