The Nelson Mandela Mix from Any Major Dude

The always tasty Any Major Dude has put together an excellent selection of tunes inspired by, and about, Nelson Mandela - certainly one of the more popular political figures when it came to support from the artistic community. The tracklisting is below. Read about it and grab it here.

01. Mayibuye – Rolihlahla (1980s)
02. S.A.M.A. – The People Want Mandela (1990)
03. Hugh Masekela – Bring Him Back Home (1987)
04. Special A.K.A. – Free Nelson Mandela (1984)
05. Brenda Fassie – Black President (1991)
06. Johnny Clegg and Savuka – Asimbonanga (1987)
07. Tracy Chapman – Freedom Now (1989)
08. Khadja Nin – Mzee Mandela (1998)
09. Miriam Makeba – West Wind (1966)
10. Abdullah Ibrahim – Mandela (1985)
11. Youssou N’Dour – Nelson Mandela (1985)
12. Nona Hendryx – Winds Of Change (Mandela To Mandela) (1987)
13. Salif Keita – Mandela (1995)
14. Petit Pays – Mandela Axania (1998)
15. Allou April – Madiba’s Jive (2002)
16. Vusi Mahlasela – When You Come Back (1992)
17. Farafina – Mandela (1989)
18. Shabba Ranks – Mandela Free (1990)
19. Nelson Mandela – Day of Release From Prison, Cape Town, 15 February 1990
BONUS:
Maze feat. Frankie Beverley – Mandela (1989)
Yammie Bolo – Free Mandela (1986)

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Mid-Afternoon Pick Me Up: Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba

 

Here's a lovely tune for a sunny afternoon. I never knew this song until I ran the great playlist from Viv Albertine back in January. Have a look/listen to "Pata Pata" by Miriam Makeba: