William / Madlala / Vann Songs Of Home CD

South African baritone and 2010 Kathleen Ferrier Award-winner, Njabulo Madlala makes his debut on Champs Hill Records. Songs of Home is a reflection of a journey from the townships of South Africa to the world of classical music and song, and is inspired by the South African songbook and songs his grandmother used to sing. This CD showcases the intense beauty of music. The unique harmonies and rhythms of Africa meet those of Schubert, Schumann and Strauss. The click sounds spoken by the Zulu and Xhosa people of South Africa meeting English composers Vaughan Williams, Howells and Quilter.

1. Thula Sizwe 2. Malaika 3. Lakutshon' Ilanga 4. Thula Mama... Thula Sana 5. Allerseelen 6. Heimliche Aufforderung 7. Morgen! 8. Liebesbotschaft 9. Wandrers Nachtlied II, D768 10. Thula Gugu Lami 11. Belsazar 12. Du Bist Wie Eine Blume 13. Thula S'thandwa Sami 14. Go Lovely Rose 15. O Mistress Mine 16. Linden Lea 17. Let Beauty Awake 18. King David 19. Deep River 20. Baxabene Oxamu 21. Qongqothwane 22. Shosholoza 23. Nkosi Sikelel' Iafrica