Southern Mozambique is another crucial recording in the series which goes a long way in documenting and showcasing the traditional music of southern Mozambique. With some of the songs recorded as far back as the early 1940s, the quality is again of a very high standard.
Timbila is arguably Mozambique's best known traditional music and these recordings enhance the gutsy, buzzing timbre, not to mention the flawless interdependent coordination of these xylophone performers. As one would expect, the Chopi give an unparalleled account of themselves on the timbila, and some of the accompanying singing is truly inspired. Ndau likembe music is also beautifully represented, and some of the rhythms resemble those of the Zimbabwean mbira. Various choirs display the differing types of vocalization in the region, all wonderful in their respective ways. Several other samples of xylophones, thumb pianos and percussion pieces round out this remarkable collection.
