The Very Best of The Skylarks (1956-1959) Vol. 1, by The Skylarks

The Very Best of The Skylarks (1956-1959) Vol. 1

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1.	Inkomo Zodwa 02:28	info	buy track
2.	Nomalungelo 02:23	info	buy track
3.	Make Us One 02:32	info	buy track
4.	Ndixolele 02:32	info	buy track
5.	Siyavuya 02:38	info	buy track
6.	Holilili 02:33	info	buy track
7.	Sindiza Ngecadillacs 02:23	info	buy track
8.	Live Humble 02:23	info	buy track
9.	Ngicela Indlela 02:28	info	buy track
10.	Mtshakazi 02:16	info	buy track
11.	Uthando Luyaphela 02:26	info	buy track
12.	Phansi Kwalomhlaba 02:31	info	buy track
13.	Kutheni Sithandwa 02:34	info	buy track
14.	Miriam and Spokes' Phata Phata 02:33	info	buy track
15.	Yini Ma Doda (Loafer's Corner) 02:34	info	buy track
16.	Umbhaqanga 02:36	info	buy track
17.	Darlie Kea Lemang 02:49	info	buy track
18.	Do Unto Others 02:36	info	buy track
19.	Miriam's Goodbye To Africa 02:45	info	buy track
20.	Ishayisa Mfana 02:51	info	buy track
21.	Table Mountain 02:20	info	buy track

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The Skylarks were an all-woman South African band of the 1950s, founded by Miriam Makeba. At one time they were the most popular black singing band in the country. They also recorded and played as The Sunbeams. They played a blend of South African music and jazz.

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released August 9, 2020

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