African Funk / Soul? Hell. To. The. Yeah.
This song has been blowing my mind for a couple weeks now and I thought I’d share.
Do not let the intro keep you away. It’s beautiful, but the song slams in at 0:50 and begins to jam.
I totally wish I had a translation for the lyrics. All I know is the song is called Mahlalela (Lazy Bones) written by Caiphus Semenya, sung by Letta Mbulu and dates from 1970 or 1971 (I think…) Her voice is familiar, the bass line is super funky and the blaring horns are right up my alley, supplied by Hugh Masekela I believe.
More details on where I first heard it coming soon. Until then, turn the volume up, the lights down, and dance like nobody’s watching.