I saw Ezra, Winston Mankunku and Jonathan Butler play most Saturdays in the late 1980s. Cliffy Moses and the Four Sounds were often the house band. Venues were Brass Bell, Landrost Hotel and Club Montreal in Manenburg. Wonderful memories!
I was born in 2000, but jazz music has had my heart ever since, I don't get other genres that my friends love, lol. There is so much tranquility and serenity with Jazz music. Beautiful indeed
My late Father introduced me to this masterpiece timeless classics - pops I am still here in Turkey, Istanbul ♥️ making you proud as I am about to obtain my qualification - Electrical and Electronics Engineer to be :)
Found this gem while feeding my 3month at 2am...looking at her and listening to this, I appreciated the power of our creator and understood more the love of a parent to their child...
Ezra, tenor and soprano saxophonist and his older brother Duke Ngcukana, trumpet/flugel horn were two of the greatest jazz jazz musicians in Cape Town. They were also academic in the sense that Ezra graduated with a BSc honours and later MBA, his brother was always a high school teacher in maths and science. It goes without saying that they were both geniuses. They performed with a of other great jazz musicians of Cape Town, Winston "Mankunku" Ngozi, Metton Barrow, Chris Schilder, Mitch Pyke, Bugs Gonco, Lous Moholo, Max Dayimani, Mafisto Ndingane, Cliffy Moses, Willie Nettie, etc. Their father, Chris Columbus "Mra" Ngcukana was also great saxophonist/composer who played with Chris McGregor and the blue notes where he was inluential as a baritone sax player and assistant composer/arranger. Ezra was more a jazz sax player than a composer but it amazed a lot of music lovers when he took a Xhosa hymn in 1989 and arranged it into a jazz hit song, with a kind of blues/spiritual favour. It is also amazing that he and his brother were more like the American jazz brothers, Cannonball on alto sax and Nat Adderley on trumpet inasmuch as they played together a lot. Cyril Ngcukana is a cousin who started playing piano in the late 1970s. Ezra and Duke are the real products of 'Apartheid" and they rarely left South Africa but when you listened to their playing they were like any other great jazz players in America, they mastered their instruments and the art of jazz improvisation. The great Mankunku Ngozi respected them a lot as fellow great musicians. I myself I have been inspired a lot by them in the late 70s when I decided to be a jazz saxophonist. Ezra would tell me to come at 6 a.m. to his house for saxophone lesson and I would protest and he would tell me, he wakes up at 4 a.m. everyday for his Science studies, and if I come after 7 a.m. he would be gone. He was a gentleman, nice and friendly, though. He was like smiling all the time!!! May God bless his soul.
Amidst the political turmoil and chaos of the late 80's, there resonated out of the townships a vibrant jazz scene whose sounds, so soothing and melodious, defied the knife-edge atmosphere of the time. The year was 1989 and the sounds of the struggle reverberated across the country. It was the year that I bought the new Ezra Ngcukana album and heard Ezra and his brother Duke transform a Xhosa hymn into this magnificent piece. A piece, that as I hear it now, takes me back to my 1st year at university where the iron fist of apartheid; its casspirs, sjamboks, rubber bullets and tear gas was met defiantly and courageously with clenched fists, toy-toying and protest songs. The title of this song "You Think You Know Me" struck a personal note to me as an ode to the apartheid government who systematically wished to reduce our identities to a mere classification of our race. I remember the anger we felt. Our country would be liberated we believed; at any cost and by any means possible. More than 3 decades later, when I listen to this hymn, I am reminded of the journey of all the souls of that time. We sadly lost Ezra in 2010, at the age of just 55. But he left not without legacy and not without inspiration. Ezra always lamented that he was a part time musician, as unlike the jazz scene in America, jazz musicians could barely make a living here in South Africa. Speaking of the situation that African musicians faced, he said "That's how it was in Cape Town -- nobody was a professional musician. They had two careers -- the 8 to 5 one and the evening." If you were black, there were few opportunities to earn a living in Cape Town solely as a musician. So Ezra and Duke pursued their studies full time and made music in their spare time. Ezra ended up graduating with a BSC and a B Comm. Duke became a teacher and taught Math and Science and became deputy principal at the school he taught at. Further testaments to their genius. I will always be thankful that as a student, I was transported to another world, away from the chaos and turmoil by these 2 students, the Ngcukana brothers. ❤
The late Ezra was a JAZZ musical genius and for those not in the know, also a highly qualified Maths Teacher for senior high school grades, so absolutely no fly-by-night at all. As a Capetonian i.e born and bred in Cape Town, South Africa and often personally interacting with the late Ezra, was a phenomenal and life changing experience whilst I was still a marine engineering student in the late 1970's. The likes of Ezra, his brother Duke, Winston Mankunku, Robbie Jansen, Tony Schilder, Errol Dyers, and groups like Pacific Express, Spirit Rejoice, plus many others were not only legends, but also spreading the liberation message of the day, in the deep dark, oppresive apartheid days of South Africa. Lets salute our late heroes and this song will forever be etched in the minds of many enlightened comrades not only in South Africa, but universally. It is the intensively truthful intensity and conviction emanating from the song, that will draw us together, irrespective of creed, background or whatever percieved negativity. LETS ALL DROP THE ARTIFICIALITY AND BECOME REAL. PEACE and BLESINGS to ALL - WE NEED IT.
I lived in Gugs & Nyanda East from 1978 to 1980. I relate to what you’re saying very well. One band you left out is Drive that was rebuilding after losing members in a car accident. They were a resident band at Goldfinger night club for a long time! And then there were others like Victor Ntoni and Nzi Nettie who played a mean trombone
This masterpiece is hauntingly sweet. It is full of impossible sweetness! The type of song that can make you feel like crying and smiling at the same time.
I will forever remember my dad through Jazz music. Never will I ever love and honour anyone like I do him. My passion in jazz is rooted in my connection with him. This became a favourite in 1998 and echoes in every memory with my father.
Yesterday as I was in the car with my boyfriend this song played, I was so touched and crying as if ke ne ke gopola metlheng yaka. I had peace within 😌
Sometimes I wish was born earlier just to hear the likes of Mongezi Feza and Kippie Moeketsi's play these gems live. But then i think about how terrible apartheid was.......
Such type of music will make this world a better place for all humanity. Shame its not being promoted adequately.The demons are startled and shaken by such peaceful compositions.
Such a soothing sound... On repeat I feel like I missed out alot from not hearing it earlier... Am I the only one who feels the smoothness that is loud in the heart... A soft velvety touch that sounds like the waves in the morning in a cabin.... 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Thank u for the good music...
A familiar aroma wafted up after listening to this song. Memories of my mama's kitchen on Sundays, my dad polishing his shoes to prepare for the week ahead. The sound of eggs frying in the morning. Memories of mama shaving my dad's head. This song has childhood fond memories💖💖💖
Till date cllgs this music is going on it reminds me of my late son Stjovi Vusumuzi FAKU young legend of Jazz music founder of Ziyaduma Jazz Band in the North West Province Jouberton under Matlosana municipality in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District I still miss my son dearly but this music is healing my wounds Lala ngoxolo mtanam Camagu de sidibane on my last day. May God bless you bless you dearly son mom loves you ❤❤❤
When music shows the life within, 2022 was a yeah that made a person loose faith in the system, but music kept us together and hoping for a better future. Never loose faith , we shall become great,as we once were. Through culture and discipline we shall overcome.
I ones played this song on my Roland while people were just eating @the end of the function 😢😟 I never experienced that huge response from people.. The worse part I was like bored & decided to touch keys... Respond from people made me to be serious.
This is my first time hearing about Ezra, and I'm blown away by how amazing it sounds. It feels like a truly powerful and timeless collection of music.
when you listen to such sound; your spirit rise and your blood rush, everything becomes pure like new love or salvation. need i say more? Nope.. enough said; Thank you Baba Ezra Ngcukana and friends .You music heals.
You are right..Ezra was one of the brightest maths and science student at Fort Hare University when he was kicked out due to political Activities. Yes , it was the end of something.His sound changed, it assumed a sense of melancholy.He did have some upbeat notes but overall his music became more intense and self consuming. You are very right
Wow wow this song Take me Bach to my sons burial on the 12 January 2009 his name Vusumuzi Robinson (Styovi FAKU) founder of Ziyaduma jazz band in Jouberton NW province under provision of the late Mayor J C Nxamakela when I'm listerning my tears are rolling in my chicks I can't hold them But God ois the answer ❤
I am going to cry and roll on the floor on how this song makes my miss my great uncle Keorapetse Kgosietsile. May your soul continue to rest in power 😢❤
2020-10-03 @15:16 in South Africa, Port Elizabeth, during COVID19 lockdown. WooooooooooooooooW This song is so deep and spiritual. It touches my soul, making me connected with the past...
Cape Town don't promote musicians well They have to come to JBG to be known. EG dollar brand, Brenda fassie, Ringo madlingozi, Lundi and others These are great musicians, if they didn't come to JBG, it'll be another story
I only knew the title of this song at the memorial service of the late Ntemi Piliso of the African Jazz Pioneers in 2000, Bro Max Mojapelo introduced the Ngcukana Brothers to the stage, Ezra and Duke nailed it once more. Two years later I found this album. A great collection, not only the song the whole album. I love this song it reminds me of the best years of radio Setswana dramas. It would play at the background. That's how I was introduced to the song.
As a youngster I was intrigued by this jazz men I had a privilege of visiting some of them unfortunately when I got the chance to visit the nqakula home auncle Ezra had passed away great family overall
It’s the year 2024…the song remains a timeless classic.
It is indeed
❤
I saw Ezra, Winston Mankunku and Jonathan Butler play most Saturdays in the late 1980s. Cliffy Moses and the Four Sounds were often the house band. Venues were Brass Bell, Landrost Hotel and Club Montreal in Manenburg. Wonderful memories!
I was born in 2000, but jazz music has had my heart ever since, I don't get other genres that my friends love, lol. There is so much tranquility and serenity with Jazz music. Beautiful indeed
Once you listen to jazz any other genre sounds boring, it's a curse.
not the only one😭
jazz is really something else hey, beauty at it’s finest
Sho boet, you are one of the few. FOLLOW WHAT YOU LOVE..
You are me,I am you 🥺
@@refiloeramorola8263 I see what you did there lol
My late Father introduced me to this masterpiece timeless classics - pops I am still here in Turkey, Istanbul ♥️
making you proud as I am about to obtain my qualification - Electrical and Electronics Engineer to be :)
I hope you have it by now. Congrats
Update Mpembe! Did you secure the degree😭😭💎?
Found this gem while feeding my 3month at 2am...looking at her and listening to this, I appreciated the power of our creator and understood more the love of a parent to their child...
there is that calmness that comes with this song
Its 04.40 and I'm playing this song alone every one is sleeping from the groove...❤
It's July 2024❤❤❤timeless piece of art, thank you Almighty Creator for these souls ❤❤❤
Ezra, tenor and soprano saxophonist and his older brother Duke Ngcukana, trumpet/flugel horn were two of the greatest jazz jazz musicians in Cape Town. They were also academic in the sense that Ezra graduated with a BSc honours and later MBA, his brother was always a high school teacher in maths and science. It goes without saying that they were both geniuses. They performed with a of other great jazz musicians of Cape Town, Winston "Mankunku" Ngozi, Metton Barrow, Chris Schilder, Mitch Pyke, Bugs Gonco, Lous Moholo, Max Dayimani, Mafisto Ndingane, Cliffy Moses, Willie Nettie, etc. Their father, Chris Columbus "Mra" Ngcukana was also great saxophonist/composer who played with Chris McGregor and the blue notes where he was inluential as a baritone sax player and assistant composer/arranger. Ezra was more a jazz sax player than a composer but it amazed a lot of music lovers when he took a Xhosa hymn in 1989 and arranged it into a jazz hit song, with a kind of blues/spiritual favour. It is also amazing that he and his brother were more like the American jazz brothers, Cannonball on alto sax and Nat Adderley on trumpet inasmuch as they played together a lot. Cyril Ngcukana is a cousin who started playing piano in the late 1970s. Ezra and Duke are the real products of 'Apartheid" and they rarely left South Africa but when you listened to their playing they were like any other great jazz players in America, they mastered their instruments and the art of jazz improvisation. The great Mankunku Ngozi respected them a lot as fellow great musicians. I myself I have been inspired a lot by them in the late 70s when I decided to be a jazz saxophonist. Ezra would tell me to come at 6 a.m. to his house for saxophone lesson and I would protest and he would tell me, he wakes up at 4 a.m. everyday for his Science studies, and if I come after 7 a.m. he would be gone. He was a gentleman, nice and friendly, though. He was like smiling all the time!!! May God bless his soul.
Thank you for this lesson my brother*
You are a mobile jazz archive bro, all Jazz History is in your head! Thanks for sharing!
Do you know where I can get a copy of the LP with this title on it?
wow wow.....im out of words
Andile Meshack thank you for educating some of us about this legend
Somewhere between pain and ecstasy lies this gem and it’s called ‘peace’
2020 Anybody home ?
😂😂you from the future?
Ke Teng 🙏🏽
@Mentor Man why not dude
Together
I'm with you
Reminds me of my dad when we used to be close. We'd listen to African jazz the whole Sunday.
Can’t wait to play this in my car 🥺😭
Me too😭😊
Me too yall 😭😭❤️
The best
You are an old soul
Trust me, it plays very nice🤞🏾
Sadly too many youngsters never tasted the original legacy ... I'm so emotional May God bless Our Land🎶🇿🇦
❤❤❤ its november 15 2024 and I am here absolutely blessed and serenaded
I can't wait to play this song on sunday afternoon in my crib sipping champagne looking at some breathe taking scenery.
Amidst the political turmoil and chaos of the late 80's, there resonated out of the townships a vibrant jazz scene whose sounds, so soothing and melodious, defied the knife-edge atmosphere of the time.
The year was 1989 and the sounds of the struggle reverberated across the country.
It was the year that I bought the new Ezra Ngcukana album and heard Ezra and his brother Duke transform a Xhosa hymn into this magnificent piece. A piece, that as I hear it now, takes me back to my 1st year at university where the iron fist of apartheid; its casspirs, sjamboks, rubber bullets and tear gas was met defiantly and courageously with clenched fists, toy-toying and protest songs.
The title of this song "You Think You Know Me" struck a personal note to me as an ode to the apartheid government who systematically wished to reduce our identities to a mere classification of our race.
I remember the anger we felt. Our country would be liberated we believed; at any cost and by any means possible.
More than 3 decades later, when I listen to this hymn, I am reminded of the journey of all the souls of that time.
We sadly lost Ezra in 2010, at the age of just 55.
But he left not without legacy and not without inspiration.
Ezra always lamented that he was a part time musician, as unlike the jazz scene in America, jazz musicians could barely make a living here in South Africa.
Speaking of the situation that African musicians faced, he said
"That's how it was in Cape Town -- nobody was a professional musician. They had two careers -- the 8 to 5 one and the evening."
If you were black, there were few opportunities to earn a living in Cape Town solely as a musician.
So Ezra and Duke pursued their studies full time and made music in their spare time.
Ezra ended up graduating with a BSC and a B Comm. Duke became a teacher and taught Math and Science and became deputy principal at the school he taught at. Further testaments to their genius.
I will always be thankful that as a student, I was transported to another world, away from the chaos and turmoil by these 2 students, the Ngcukana brothers. ❤
history indeed, i thank you for eye opening and good stories
The late Ezra was a JAZZ musical genius and for those not in the know, also a highly qualified Maths Teacher for senior high school grades, so absolutely no fly-by-night at all.
As a Capetonian i.e born and bred in Cape Town, South Africa and often personally interacting with the late Ezra, was a phenomenal and life changing experience whilst I was still a marine engineering student in the late 1970's.
The likes of Ezra, his brother Duke, Winston Mankunku, Robbie Jansen, Tony Schilder, Errol Dyers, and groups like Pacific Express, Spirit Rejoice, plus many others were not only legends, but also spreading the liberation message of the day, in the deep dark, oppresive apartheid days of South Africa.
Lets salute our late heroes and this song will forever be etched in the minds of many enlightened comrades not only in South Africa, but universally. It is the intensively truthful intensity and conviction emanating from the song, that will draw us together, irrespective of creed, background or whatever percieved negativity.
LETS ALL DROP THE ARTIFICIALITY AND BECOME REAL.
PEACE and BLESINGS to ALL - WE NEED IT.
I lived in Gugs & Nyanda East from 1978 to 1980. I relate to what you’re saying very well.
One band you left out is Drive that was rebuilding after losing members in a car accident. They were a resident band at Goldfinger night club for a long time! And then there were others like Victor Ntoni and Nzi Nettie who played a mean trombone
❤2023❤ still jamming to this masterpiece
2023 still here. In memory of my deputy principal at Intlanganiso High School, the amazing Duke Ngcukana.🇿🇦💗
I was today years old when I first heard of Ezra Ngcukana, I am so emotional and touched by this great music, wow....no words
21 February 2024 : 01h16 am - Jamming to Ezra, feelings of nostalgia threatening to overwhelm my soul.😢😢
This masterpiece got me forgetting that I am just a lil boy😂❤
i can never get over the beauty of this song.
Buenos días desde barranquilla Colombia Sur América
Escuchando música que melodía y a haciendo limpieza en casa 9:48am
This masterpiece is hauntingly sweet. It is full of impossible sweetness!
The type of song that can make you feel like crying and smiling at the same time.
I wish you could have met him in person, what a beautiful soul. His music describes him to the core.
2025 who’s here?
You are too early 😂😂😂
You and I, we here together bhabha😂😭
I'm in..🎉
2025?? I heard this in 607 B.C.E
Uyaganga😂
When I'm in deep pains, I play jazz and all pains and troubles go away.
I will forever remember my dad through Jazz music. Never will I ever love and honour anyone like I do him. My passion in jazz is rooted in my connection with him. This became a favourite in 1998 and echoes in every memory with my father.
I donated a Fender fretless base that I restored to Peter (BP) around 1991!
jazz is the best ever
Grootman, I'm 39year old but Jazz is my passion. It reminds me of my uncle Foki aka Mgababa Seoketsa.
2023 still here
Yesterday as I was in the car with my boyfriend this song played, I was so touched and crying as if ke ne ke gopola metlheng yaka.
I had peace within 😌
I wish to have a girlfriend who is unique as you
Peace✌️💞🙏
Yebo Ezra, zhlala, zhlala(play, play in Zulu) this is S.Afrikan soul music.❤✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾❤️🙏🏽👍🏾
Sometimes I wish was born earlier just to hear the likes of Mongezi Feza and Kippie Moeketsi's play these gems live. But then i think about how terrible apartheid was.......
Such type of music will make this world a better place for all humanity. Shame its not being promoted adequately.The demons are startled and shaken by such peaceful compositions.
The first time i heard this song was playing on Motsweding FM ''Mmino wa Jazz'' show on Sunday 15 years ago.
What a timeless piece. Oh man
This man's music saved me from myself.
My late friend introduced me to this album ...
Back than when I was young it reminds me of childhood on Sundays afternoon mom and dad the 3 of us in the house 🥹
Beautiful mzansi best offering phambili singajindi
Such a soothing sound... On repeat I feel like I missed out alot from not hearing it earlier...
Am I the only one who feels the smoothness that is loud in the heart... A soft velvety touch that sounds like the waves in the morning in a cabin.... 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Thank u for the good music...
Weaves - or, waves?
You not the only one
A familiar aroma wafted up after listening to this song. Memories of my mama's kitchen on Sundays, my dad polishing his shoes to prepare for the week ahead. The sound of eggs frying in the morning. Memories of mama shaving my dad's head. This song has childhood fond memories💖💖💖
Till date cllgs this music is going on it reminds me of my late son Stjovi Vusumuzi FAKU young legend of Jazz music founder of Ziyaduma Jazz Band in the North West Province Jouberton under Matlosana municipality in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
I still miss my son dearly but this music is healing my wounds
Lala ngoxolo mtanam Camagu de sidibane on my last day. May God bless you bless you dearly son mom loves you ❤❤❤
When music shows the life within, 2022 was a yeah that made a person loose faith in the system, but music kept us together and hoping for a better future. Never loose faith , we shall become great,as we once were. Through culture and discipline we shall overcome.
Me casually singing Akuvumi Mangithule over this song and exemplifying the impact of Jazz on all of South African music
Ukuzwe makuthiwa kuhlazimula umzimba wow jazz is life
I always come back to this song
Till date I can't 4get to remember my son I'm still morning ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I ones played this song on my Roland while people were just eating @the end of the function 😢😟 I never experienced that huge response from people.. The worse part I was like bored & decided to touch keys... Respond from people made me to be serious.
Shame😢
im still young 27 years but this old music wow definitely do enjoy listening to such music when i'm at work
I like Jazz for ever
Me too nd i am work😍
2023 💛
Lengoma ngifuna ikhale mhla ngiGraduate(a).
Izokhala
ngiyfuna emshadweni wami mina uyabona umakoti mesengena nje ibe isho wooooow
Phusha I invite khona ngizokukhumbuza ngoba uyobe uMatasa 😂
This is my first time hearing about Ezra, and I'm blown away by how amazing it sounds. It feels like a truly powerful and timeless collection of music.
I really wish this could be put on streaming platforms. What a masterpiece…👏
master piece timeless jazz classic
when you listen to such sound; your spirit rise and your blood rush, everything becomes pure like new love or salvation. need i say more? Nope..
enough said; Thank you Baba Ezra Ngcukana and friends .You music heals.
Lengoma mangidlala ingiphumuza imicabango mangiphatheke kabi 🙏👌
Serenity 😊 July 2024
I came here to listen to some african music because love how colorful it is
This song reminds me an ending of something, there’s an undertone of a certain finality to this song...a wrestle where finality conquers
You are right..Ezra was one of the brightest maths and science student at Fort Hare University when he was kicked out due to political Activities.
Yes , it was the end of something.His sound changed, it assumed a sense of melancholy.He did have some upbeat notes but overall his music became more intense and self consuming.
You are very right
Remind me of our struggle days concerts . At some point he visited the Manenberg People Centre and engaged with our music students . What a legend.❤
Wow wow this song Take me Bach to my sons burial on the 12 January 2009 his name Vusumuzi Robinson (Styovi FAKU) founder of Ziyaduma jazz band in Jouberton NW province under provision of the late Mayor J C Nxamakela when I'm listerning my tears are rolling in my chicks I can't hold them
But God ois the answer ❤
Good morning cllgs thanks very much may God bless
Timeless piece of work that will forever be enjoyed by many generations to come.
Indeed, it will be ... 👍
I believe Jazz music is for people who are mature in music. It does not draw energy from you, but it relaxing and soothing. I love jazz big time
😢 our grandfather and mother s🎉🎉 radio, Uganda enjoyed 😉 👌 ❤️
So peaceful. Feels like I'm in love.😍
❤Wow real great talent ndukuman keep up African giants
sounds like home, were there s peace smell of fresh air and selfless love❤
I am going to cry and roll on the floor on how this song makes my miss my great uncle Keorapetse Kgosietsile. May your soul continue to rest in power 😢❤
This song just takes me to somewhere very peaceful, tranquil and full of deeply rooted intrinsic happiness and calmness.
theee ever fabolous NGCUKANA......power to you bra
talk about one timeless MASTERPIECE
Please everyone come to imad you will hear this song playing with kids
One of the greatest tunes from the greatest jazz artist of all time. Yes, not very famous but he was a master of this great craft.
Every morning this song would play in loud noise inside my head. Thank you for the beautiful song.
Very fresh and matured!!!
Here i am❤
Bro Ezra n Stix thanks alot for this lifetime album
Wish my dad was still I live coz he a jazz music person yho !!😢😊 at the same time
This song it reminds me of my cousin Thami Mbu playing this song on my sons funeral with sexophone alone ❤❤
Just love African jazz from the time I first heard my late cousin Chris McGregor and the Blue Notes' music
Wooow Ezra Ngcukana passing I couldn't believe, woow people this is called Jazz , there is something about it , OMG.... love this❤
Hierdie is vir net die Auties, my brigades. Mpavas, moegoes, mpumputhela's een kant. Alles is skhuvet. Is broek en baadje, 'n tekkie en 'n shoeshine.
Hahaaa!!! 😂
I know the tune from hearing it at Brotherhood of Breath gigs in London. It is often credited to Mongezi Feza. Does it have a church origin?
2020-10-03 @15:16 in South Africa, Port Elizabeth, during COVID19 lockdown.
WooooooooooooooooW
This song is so deep and spiritual. It touches my soul, making me connected with the past...
this song is spiritual.
2020, Woke up with this song in my head, Haven't heard this in almost 18 years.
Ahhhh Qwabe! Thanks for uploading this. Our friend Ezra. Eish. kwavuka uhlevane!
I always loved the Ngcukana brothers even though they never got the recognition they deserved
That's so true abo Duke Ngcukana. I understand they inherited from their father. A family of instrumental music
Cape Town don't promote musicians well
They have to come to JBG to be known. EG dollar brand, Brenda fassie, Ringo madlingozi, Lundi and others
These are great musicians, if they didn't come to JBG, it'll be another story
Tolika Mtoliki by The Brother Moves On brought me here. Im happy I found this piece of Gold.
Back in Thembani Public Primary school (20 years ago) we blew our recorders giving life to this song, Thank you Amy Biehl foundation and Miss Darly
I only knew the title of this song at the memorial service of the late Ntemi Piliso of the African Jazz Pioneers in 2000, Bro Max Mojapelo introduced the Ngcukana Brothers to the stage, Ezra and Duke nailed it once more. Two years later I found this album. A great collection, not only the song the whole album. I love this song it reminds me of the best years of radio Setswana dramas. It would play at the background. That's how I was introduced to the song.
So wish I got the CD 🔥 🔥
This hits hard. Like really hard...🙂
Kwalanga mchana miss the cape beautiful people so warm kind gugulethu you will always be my home away from home
I met Ezra Gugs in 1979/80. He was still working for BP and playing music part time with his dad and siblings. Great musical family.
As a youngster I was intrigued by this jazz men I had a privilege of visiting some of them unfortunately when I got the chance to visit the nqakula home auncle Ezra had passed away great family overall
This made me cry just thinking about my late mother.
Sorry sis, she's in a better place, Queen
Jazz music indeed #so wonderful filled with greatmess
Ezra getting us through the Lockdown. The real 2020 @mentor Man. lol
This will forever be a grateful piece!🤝
Masterclass.. thx to Radio 702 for playing it and Shazam for picking up the song for me!