Vusi Mahlasela - Say Africa

Author:
heyreverb
Publisher:
heyreverb
Publication Date:
31 March 2011
Tags:
Music, Africa

Vusi Mahlasela came through Uneven Studio on a snowy afternoon in January. He was on tour with Amos Lee and was nice enough to swing by before heading to the Boulder Theater that night for a sold-out show.

It was humbling to be in such close quarters with a true living legend - many in his native South Africa refer to Vusi simply as "the Voice." You might recognize the performance above, "Say Africa," as one of the definitive songs of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Enjoy the seven exclusive live tracks below, rife with stories and explanations of how they came to be.

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