Echoes of Sophiatown, by The Pebble Shakers

Echoes of Sophiatown

by The Pebble Shakers

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Gary I have only just discovered this band. Really enjoying this here in the UK and will be playing it for our dancers at our Swing Dance events. Mny Congratulations on some fine work.

absinthiana This is deliciously bright swing music played by an intimate band of wonderful musicians. This album is as perfect for dancing as it is for listening -- over and over! Picking a favourite was HARD. Favorite track: My Parents.

beesharp heard some tracks from Muriel Gravenor at "Hopping for WHO" Fundraiser - loved them instantly

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1.	Third Avenue Special 02:30	info	buy track
2.	See You Later 02:17	info	buy track
3.	Baby Ntsoare 04:18	lyrics	buy track
SeSotho lyrics Baby, baby ntsoare, Ntsoare ka ditsebe Baby baby ntsoare, Ntsoare ka ditsebe Hawung tsweri, ungtsware tata Ungtisatise une unsoene Ande kaosane hakefihla, Ha ke kopa ung nene hape English translation Baby, baby hold me Hold me by the ears Baby, baby hold me Hold me by the ears When you hold me, hold me tightly Draw me closer to you and kiss me. And tomorrow when I arrive, and I ask you, give it to me again.
4.	Be My Guest 02:55	lyrics	buy track
Knock knock, who’s there? Well I declare How do it’s you Hey won’t you come in and be my guest Take off your hat The welcome mat Is out for you Hey won’t you come in and be my guest My house is open house for you Remove your shoes, I’ll lose Your blues for you Relax with me In slacks with me Play sax with me Hey won’t you come in and be my guest Come in and make yourself at home We’ll have a ball, we’re all alone Come in and I’ll ignore the phone Hey won’t you come in and be my guest
5.	My Parents 02:29	lyrics	buy track
isiXhosa lyrics Ndithanda ubaba no mama wami Bayandi thanda banomusa Bandi bhasobha ndisem mncane Namhlanje ndikhulile Ndithandaza uNkulunkulu wami Ndithandazela abazali bami Ngokuba bandikhulise Namhlanje sendikhulile Khumbula umzali wakho babe Okwenzela umusa omkhulu Ehlupheka ngawe baby, namhlanje usuzu ukhulile Usuyakwazi ukusebenza, ngenxa ya bazali abakunike impilo yakho Bakudlisa usemncane namhlanje ukhulile English translation I love my father and my mother They are so loving and kind They took care of me when I was young Today I have grown I pray to my God, I pray for my parents Because they raised me Today I am grown Remember your parents babe Who have been so gracious towards you They endured hardships with you baby, and today you are now grown You are able to work because of your parents who gave you your life They fed you while you were still young, today you have grown
6.	Blackpool 03:10	info	buy track
7.	Tlhapi Ke Noga 03:43	lyrics	buy track
Sesotho/Setswana lyrics No a ke je tlhapi, tlhapi ke noga Noga ya metsi a lelesel’ No a ke je tlhapi, tlhapi ke noga Noga ya metsi a lelesel’ Babi yooo bu bi Babi yhu bu pai English translation I don’t eat fish because a fish is a snake A slithering snake that lives in the water I don’t eat fish because a fish is a snake A slithering snake that lives in the water Babi yooo bu bi Babi yhu bu pai
8.	Chobolo 02:26	info	buy track
9.	Clarinet Kwela 03:33	info	buy track
10.	The Jumpin' Jive 02:35	lyrics	buy track
Boy, the honeydripper He’s a killer The honeydripper Salt, Sweet, Hot, (he’s) A solid gold cat Really a mellow hep cat He jumps and swears He rips and rides He ships and jumps He’s high all the time So be that cat and jump for joy You dig that lick You dig that beat You get yourself right on your feet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 That cat can jam or dig or swing it all day Boy he sure does jump for joy He’s a dipper The honeydripper Boy boy boy boy boy boy boy boy Swing it on, swing it on, swing it on out there Be that cat, and jump for joy
11.	Sweet Talk 02:57	lyrics	buy track
isiXhosa lyrics Vumani ingoma emandi Nijonga amazwi amnandi Vuma, vumani nonke Nindikhumbuz’ ubawo, nindikhumbuz’ umama Vuma, vumani nonke Zithi intombi ezintle Zijonga amazwe amhlophe Zitsho, zitsho kamandi Vula, vula, vulani nive’ ingoma emnandi Vuma vumani nonke Spoken ad lib in isiXhosa & isiZulu Vumani ingoma emnandi bafana Nitsho nengoma emnandi Ningalibali uphuzu Nenhliziyo, ingoma emnandi, yobumnotho Yonke lento Nikhumbule ekhaya la niphuma khona Ebunzimeni, nasebumnandini Yeeeh Sengiyandlula ke mina manje English translation Sing a sweet song Look at the beautiful words Accept, and agree everyone You remind me of my father, you remind me of my mother Accept, and agree everyone The beautiful girls say, That they look at the white nations and say that they are good Open, open, and listen to the “sweet song” Accept, and agree everyone Spoken ad lib translation Accept the good song boys Resonate with the sweet song Do not forget the point With heart, a sweet, humorous song All this Remember your home, where you come from In difficulty and in good times Yeeeh I’m passing by now
12.	Orlando 02:45	lyrics	buy track
isiZulu lyrics Kwase kusuka amaphepa Bathi masisuke eGoli Kwase kusuka amaphepa Bathi masisuke eGoli Siy’ eOrlando (Chu wa) Siy’ eOrlando (Chu wa) Siy’ eOrlando (Chu wa, chuwa, chooo) Naso ke isitimela sesi bheke eOrlando Naso ke isitimela sesi bheke eOrlando English translation An unsettled atmosphere arose because we were forced to leave Johannesburg An unsettled atmosphere arose because we were forced to leave Johannesburg We are going to Orlando (Chu wa) We are going to Orlando (Chu wa) We are going to Orlando (Chu wa, chuwa, chooo) Here is the train, on its way to Orlando Here is the train, on its way to Orlando

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This album is a carefully restored piece of South African history. Thanks to crowdfunding support from all around the world under the Echoes of Sophiatown project, we've been able to transcribe and bring back to life, forgotten hits from the 1940s and 50s. These 12 songs come from a time of heavy oppression in South Africa and are a tribute to the artists of the time, who have never received proper recognition for their role in the founding of South African jazz.

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released March 23, 2019

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The Pebble Shakers Cape Town, South Africa

The Pebble Shakers is a Cape Town-based group of jazz musicians specialising in swing-era tunes. To celebrate the history of swing in South Africa, the band also plays a selection of swinging South African tunes that haven't been played live in over 70 years, through the Echoes of Sophiatown music revival project. ... more

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