Ben Molatzi No Way To Go (LP, 180g Vinyl)

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1-LP (180gram) with 16-page booklet, 16 tracks. Total playing time approx. 39:20 minutes.... more

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Ben Molatzi: No Way To Go (LP, 180g Vinyl)

1-LP (180gram) with 16-page booklet, 16 tracks. Total playing time approx. 39:20 minutes.

Ben Molatzi – No Way To Go (LP, 180g Vinyl) is a powerful and long-overdue musical statement from Namibia. This album features 16 heartfelt folk songs written and performed by the late singer-songwriter Ben ‘Tukumazan’ Molatzi. Recorded in 1981 by the SWABC – Namibia’s broadcasting authority – the tracks had remained unreleased, hidden away in radio archives for decades due to political censorship under South Africa’s apartheid regime.

Born in 1954 in Tsumeb, Molatzi was a self-taught musician who infused his lyrics with the distinctive sounds of Damara and Sotho heritage. His songs speak softly but deeply about life, identity, and the challenges of a divided country. Using just his voice and acoustic guitar, he crafted ballads of remarkable emotional and cultural depth.

Now restored and remastered, the recordings are finally available on vinyl as part of the acclaimed “Stolen Moments – Namibian Music History Untold” project. This special release is a collaboration between Cree Records (a world music imprint of Bear Family Records), the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, and the exhibition’s curators. The album comes on heavyweight 180g vinyl, limited to just 1,000 copies worldwide, and includes a 16-page booklet with liner notes and lyrics in the original language and English translation. The cover art features work by acclaimed Namibian artist John Muafangejo.

A companion CD edition is also available with bonus tracks and a 32-page illustrated booklet (Cat. No. CCD1232).

An extraordinary cultural treasure – finally shared with the world.

Article properties: Ben Molatzi: No Way To Go (LP, 180g Vinyl)

Interpret: Ben Molatzi
Album titlle: No Way To Go (LP, 180g Vinyl)
Label Cree Records
Preiscode CLP
Geschwindigkeit 33 U/min
Vinyl record size LP (12 Inch)
Record Grading Mint (M)
Sleeve Grading Mint (M)
Vinyl weight 180g Vinyl
Artikelart LP
Genre World, African Folk
EAN: 5397102012198
weight in Kg 0.22

Molatzi, Ben - No Way To Go (LP, 180g Vinyl) LP 1
01	Sida !hu (Our Land Damaraland)	Ben Molatzi
02	Danisa Sam (Honey Harvest)	Ben Molatzi
03	Tae e ta go di? (What Have I Done)	Ben Molatzi
04	lAesa Khaure (Lit He Fire)	Ben Molatzi
05	lÛbare (Mother’s Daughter, Forgive)	Ben Molatzi
06	Matis kaikhoesa (Why Does The Woman)	Ben Molatzi
07	‡Nukhoe lgôase (Damara Girl)	Ben Molatzi
08	D:R:M:D (D:R:M:D)	Ben Molatzi
09	Ben’s Fluit Liedjie (Ben’s Whistling Song)	Ben Molatzi
10	Sada Hoada nî ?naxu !hub ge (All Of Us)	Ben Molatzi
11	Dama !hao (Damara People)	Ben Molatzi
12	lNamtes kha a? (Do You Love Me?)	Ben Molatzi
13	Ausi Nama (Sister Nama)	Ben Molatzi
14	Ukhâisen Dama lgôa (Rise Damara Child)	Ben Molatzi
15	?Gamrona lom (Wipe Off Tears)	Ben Molatzi
16	Bazumi Fluit Stuk (Bazumi Whistle Piece)	Ben Molatzi