Ubuhle Bemvelo

Unlike Juluka's previous two albums, Ubuhle Bemvelo was not composed as an album, but was a composite of songs in isiZulu previously written by band leaders Johnny Clegg and Sipho Mchunu, including from a period when they had been a musical duo. Lyrically the album used imagery of working class life. This album was the first to feature two new members of Juluka: Gary Van Zyl on bass guitar, and Zola Mtiya on percussion. Musically the album had a more Pop-oriented sound than the band's previous work, drawing on mbaqanga and township jive. The album was heavier on vocals, and lighter in its use of the keyboard. == Release and reception ==

The album was released in November 1981. Its final track was a version of Woza Friday that became the band's first major hit. The track "Umfazi Omdala" became a common feature of Clegg's live performances, and an English translation of it appeared on Juluka's next album Scatterlings as "Umbaqanga Music". A retrospective review on the music website AllMusic was positive, describing the album as a "timeless record". == Track listing ==

All tracks composed by Johnny Clegg; except where indicated • Umfazi omdala 3'30 • Dumazile 3'40 • Bazothini 3'55 • Zingane zami 3'30 • Biza 3'40 • Sonqoba 3'35 • Umgane wami 3'50 • Inhliziyo yegwala 4'10 • Soweto 3'40 • Woza Friday 3'40 Total: 36'37 ==Personnel==

• Johnny Clegg - vocals, guitar • Sipho Mchunu - guitar, percussion, vocals • Gary Van Zyl - bass guitar, percussion, vocals • Zola Mtiya - drums, percussion, vocals ==References==