Name: Sings
Brand: Letta Mbulu

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

HE 67001LP

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-08-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Forced Exposure

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060672888608

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Letta Mbulu

Genre US

African

Label US

Endless Happiness

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.

Reissue of Sings, the 1967 debut album of the iconic South African jazz singer Letta Mbulu. Letta started touring very early in her teens, before moving to the United States in 1965 due to apartheid. She is also known for the Swahili chant in Michael Jackson's single, "Liberian Girl". Producer Quincy Jones said about her: "Mbulu is the roots lady, projecting a sophistication and warmth which stirs hope for attaining pure love, beauty, and unity in the world."

Sings

Music US