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
113 comments:
This one's gotta pull in some comments .... surely?
http://www.mediafire.com/?mlmmjmmoood
enjoy
wow! amazing share. been looking for so long!
no doubt,
this is the one of Holy Grail.
I can't wait...
thanx
Putting your $500 albums up for everybody , what a kind man ;)
How was the hol then
Eternal gratitude my friend for the offerings.Much appreciated.
Ah! Finally get to hear Ndikho on bullhorn and seaweed horn! Been seeking this forever. Thank you.
some comments? :-)
was in my search list from long time
thank you katonah!
No words, I´m speechless.. THANKS :)
Nucking Futs!!!!! Thank you for all the beautiful music you've shared!!!!!
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
Thank you!
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!
Wouldnt count on it blud! whats it upto now 3000 d/ls 12 comments
youre a mad cunt!
Thanks Greg, really feeling the "Love"!
Thanks for giving us the chance to hear this rarity. Your generosity is much appreciated Katonah.
you darlin!!!
Many big thanks
Oh happy day! Holy thanks - you're a singularity!
thanx a lot
Gracias!
mmm! much obliged.
Thanks for this and your many other amazing shares!
A gentleman & a scholar.
Thanks for this is and your many other amazing shares!
Thanks for this is and your many other amazing shares!
Thanks for this is and your many other amazing shares!
we're not worthy!
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!!!
Lovely album, so many good tracks, really varied. Thanks Katonah!
Thought you would!
Bacoso made me use the salty language...
Happy Birthday BC ;)
thanks sean, that beefed things up a bit ...
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
thank you!
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!
Massive and generous share. Thanks Katonah!
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.
Yeh! Big thanks,gee there's some real dickheads about.A great share,a simple thanks is not to much to ask.
Thank you! Looks great
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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.
The download keeps breaking off -- I've tried multiple times already. Any suggestions?
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.
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.
KAtonah, I understand. No problem.
Thanks again for all the dope rips.
Peace,
verge
Been trying to find this for a minute! Very dope.
Hi Katonah,
And thanks so much for giving access to this jewel.... but the link seems to not work anymore :-(
peace
p
hello katonah,
missed out on this grail earlier, is it possible to access the file again?
thx in advance
far from eye, far from heart...................................................
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.
Theres been some serious downloading going on but a lack of comments.
back on anyway
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......
Not familiar with these guys, but based on your description I had to check it out, and I'm glad I did. Thanks, Katonah!
A fantastic brilliant share...
Many thanks, very generous Katonah!
TN
Thank you so much for the share and your generosity...
-t!
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Ouch! What a record to post. Having big problems with the download - mediafire telling me it's set to private!? Can you help??
nice one,very nice site and post,great work,have a great easter!
我喜歡用心經營的blog~ ^^.........................
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
thanks for the comments rise.
much appreciated
Whats good Katonah? Any way I could get crack at this one? Thanks
oh no!
its set to private ... i was looking for it soo long! please repost
oh no!
its set to private ... i was looking for it soo long! please repost
ahh please re-up!!!!
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
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
I'm dying to hear this but it has been set to private... )o:
pwooooooooooooo !!!!!!!
thanks for all
It's bank holiday Sunday and it's pissing down with rain.
Xaba back on line ...
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.
Just finished listening to the whole album a couple of times and it is helping cheer up this miserable bank holiday. Thank you!
daps katonah, this slab is pure fire!
Big thanks for the hailu mergia, owlqaeda, love it. And love your name too :)
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
Thank you to owlqaeda for the glorious Hailu Mergia LP - new artist to me and what an amazing album.
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
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.]
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!
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 !
Haven't listened yet but I trust your taste. Thanks in advance.
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
Thank you!!!
Unbelievable! So many thanks...you will get, like forever...
:)
mediafire says set to private... please repost
plz
No hope for a repost? :-(
any chance of a repost please.
Please please please repost :)
prettyplease?
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?
My name is Robert HUnt and my email addres is hunt6308@yahoo.com
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
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
I will try to locate that album for you!
I will try to locate that album for you!
that would make my year Hunt. been after a listen to that gem for years.
best
katonah
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
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
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.
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.....
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Has anybody this album in Flac ? I cant find it anywhere.
Could you please repost?
Please could you repost this, i'm dying to hear the whole thing
unfortunately the link is private - is there any chance of re-uppin'? Thanx in advance!
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