Zabalaza (album)

Infobox Album | Name = Zabalaza
Type = Album
Artist = Thandiswa Mazwai


Released = February 7, 2006
Recorded = 2004
Genre = Kwaito
Length = 1:02:50
Label = La Escondida
Producer = Malumbule
Last album =
This album = "Zabalaza"
(2006)
Next album =

"Zabalaza" is the first solo release from the South African kwaito performer, Thandiswa Mazwai. Before this album, Thandiswa was most famously known as the lead singer for the kwaito group Bongo Maffin. "Zabalaza", Xhosa for "Rebellion", is a shining example of the integrative style of kwaito, and Thandiswa has infused this album with the sounds of her roots: kwaito, traditional Xhosa music, mbaqanga, reggae, and even gospel music.

Track listing

#"Mkhankatho Interlude" – 0:35
#"Nizalwa Ngobani?" ("Do you know where you come from?") – 6:44
#"Emzini Interlude" – 0:21
#"Ndiyahamba" ("I'm Leaving") – 6:19
#"Zabalaza" ("Rebellion") – 6:41
#"Revelation" – 8:13
#"Indaba Interlude" – 0:18
#"Lahl' Umlenze" – 6:10
#"Ntyilo Ntyilo" – 5:13
#'Ndilinde" ("I waited") – 5:51
#"Kwanele" ("It's Enough") – 6:06
#"Ndizakulibala" ("I Will Forget You") – 5:22
#"Transkei Moon" – 5:57