Putumayo #15 – Amandla: The Spirit of South Africa

Putumayo  12/31/2025

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth delve into the soundtrack of the documentary “Amandla!: A Revolution in Four Part Harmony,” which highlights the role music has played in South Africa’s struggle for independence.

Episode: 26:01

Air Dates: December 29th – January 4th

Featuring:

1. Hugh Masakela – Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) (from the album “Amandla!” on ATO Records)

2. Robben-Island Prison Singers – Y’zinga (from the album “Amandla!” on ATO Records)

3. Soul Brothers – Idlozi (from the album “South African Legends” on Putumayo)

4. Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens – Mbaqanga (from the album “South African Legends” on Putumayo)

5. Hugh Masekela – Stimela (from the album “Amandla!” on ATO Records)

6. Vusi Mahlasela – Kuyobanjani Na? (from the album “South African Legends” on Putumayo)

7. West Nkosi – Mazuzu (from the album “South African Legends” on Putumayo)

8. Juluka – Gijim’beke (from the album “South African Legends” on Putumayo)

9. Nancy Jacobs and Sisters – Meadowlands (from the album “Amandla!” on ATO Records)

10. Miriam Makeba – Beware Verwoerd (Naants’ Indod’Emnyama) (from the album “Amandla!” on ATO Records)

11. Sibongile Khumalo – The Untold Story (from the album “Women of Spirit” on Putumayo)

12. Miriam Makeba -Umhome (from the album “Homeland” on Putumayo)