Track Listings (22) - Disc #1| All Artists: Gumboots Title: Gumboots Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: RCA Victor Broadway Original Release Date: 10/24/2000 Release Date: 10/24/2000 Album Type: Cast Recording Genres: International Music, Pop, Soundtracks, Broadway & Vocalists Styles: Africa, Musicals Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 090266372423 |
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It would be tempting to describe Gumboots as a South African version of Tap Dogs or even Lord of the Dance, and based solely on this recording, it wouldn't be that far off. The "gumboots" of the title refers to boots th... more » |
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Amazon.com It would be tempting to describe Gumboots as a South African version of Tap Dogs or even Lord of the Dance, and based solely on this recording, it wouldn't be that far off. The "gumboots" of the title refers to boots that South African mineworkers used to wear. Often adorned with bottle tops, they could also be used as percussive instruments as the workers performed a variety of dances. Most recently, they've been endorsed as a symbol of self-expression and liberation by the Rishile Gumboot Dancers of Soweto. Although some of the songs are traditional, most of the material was written by Zenzi Mbuli, the show's director, and Vincent Ncabashe, and should appeal to fans of South African pop and of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. But while the songs are good enough, the whole point of Gumboots is to let the dancers fiercely strut their stuff--and judging by this CD, these boots are made for stomping. --Elisabeth Vincentelli Similarly Requested CDs
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Member CD Reviews Jim and Judy J. from ARVADA, CO Reviewed on 6/23/2007... 12 sexy men from South Africa who build layers of electric energy through song and percussion. D. P. (MusicMan) from NEW YORK, NY Reviewed on 3/2/2007... In case you didn't know (this is interesting stuff, so I'm paraphrasing from the more extensive CD booklet): Gum boots were heavy jackboots long worn by black South African gold mine workers under oppressive conditions in foul-smelling mine water. Forbidden to speak, the miners slapped the boots as a means of communicating with each other. This rhythmic practice eventually was incorporated into the gum boot dance. It is said that more than a century ago, a dance, a melding of traditional tribal dances that emerged from the mines had intermixed with some European dances that used stomping and rhythmic foot slapping, and the dance eventually took on a political significance - a reminder of the chains and other privations suffered for many generations by the gold miners. As apartheid disintegrated, a group called the Rishile Gumboot Dancers grew from very modest beginnings, and, eventually emerged to tour extensively internationally. "Gum Boots," the original cast recording, was written, directed, produced and performed by indigenous South Africans, featuring the Rishile Gumboot Dancers of Soweto, among many others. Michelle P. from LINWOOD, NJ Reviewed on 11/2/2006... New, never opened.
CD ReviewsAlive and joyous! gmfico | Stevens Point, WI USA | 11/07/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "I recently saw this show live, and was a trifle hesitant to purchase the CD, for I was concerned that losing the visual would detract too much from the experience. However, the music of Gumboots can stand - or rather, dance - on its own. If anything, the CD has given me the opportunity to concentrate more on the rich harmonies and soaring melodies of the tradtional music featured. Though I would recommend that anyone with the opportunity to see the show should see it in order to get the full effect of Gumboots, this CD makes a great contribution to any collection, with or without the ticket stub!" Never seen the show and very sorry I missed it! J. Leigh | chicago | 04/15/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "I bumped into the DVD accidently while at a local book store and quickly searched the store computer to see if there was an album. I have never seen the show and I have to agree with both reviewers. The CD stands on its own. AND there is wonderful variety.I own 2 Ladysmith albums and while they are excellent, there is little variation between albums and songs. This album has both wonderful a capellas and variety. The use of narrative, percussive instruments, sounds of boot stomping, and bottle top rattling, creates a wonderfully rich context for each of the songs.If you own Power of One or any Ladysmith you will like this CD.I'll let you know what the DVD's like when I buy it!"
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