Jabula, which means, "to be happy" in Zulu, is composer Hennie Bekker's fascinating musical tribute to his native land, southern Africa. Feel the happiness inspired by the spirited voices of this epic land. Instrumentation... more » includes keyboards, drums & percussion.« less
Jabula, which means, "to be happy" in Zulu, is composer Hennie Bekker's fascinating musical tribute to his native land, southern Africa. Feel the happiness inspired by the spirited voices of this epic land. Instrumentation includes keyboards, drums & percussion.
Hermine R. (HERmusic) from MIAMI SHORES, FL Reviewed on 9/10/2007...
I would not classify this as easy listening, more international - tribal. Lots of trance like precussions (fun listening), make you want to free-style dance. Great to let loose of your inner primal joy and just move with the music.
Jabula - The Joyful Spirit Of Southern Africa - Hennie Bekker
Track Listing:
01 - Helelele
02 - Swazi Sunset
03 - Rain Dance
04 - Mbira Song
05 - Sipho
06 - Purple And Gold
07 - Ndumeni-Place Of Thunder
08 - Umngane-Friend
09 - Tribal Trance
10 - Daybreak
11 - Into De Night
I would not classify this as easy listening, more international - tribal. Lots of trance like precussions (fun listening), make you want to free-style dance. Great to let loose of your inner primal joy and just move with the music.
Jabula - The Joyful Spirit Of Southern Africa - Hennie Bekker
Track Listing:
01 - Helelele
02 - Swazi Sunset
03 - Rain Dance
04 - Mbira Song
05 - Sipho
06 - Purple And Gold
07 - Ndumeni-Place Of Thunder
08 - Umngane-Friend
09 - Tribal Trance
10 - Daybreak
11 - Into De Night
CD Reviews
Nice CD indeed
Thierry Robelin | Italy, EU | 08/16/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I guess this would be classified as new age music.
The CD is entertaining and yet relaxing; I enjoy listening to it while driving because I find it neither tiring nor boring, even when cycling it through two or three times.
Strangely, I did not get particularly excited when i first listened to it. I simply found it a 'nice' album. I give it five stars because I realize now that time did not consume my enjoyment of it: I have owned this album for over two years and I still listen to it regularly. It has not only become one of my classics, but it's also one of my favorite albums."
Jabula, Great listening.
Barry L. Mohr | Sprucehead Island, South Thomaston, Maine | 02/25/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My copy of Jabula was purchased at Disney's Animal Kingdom, also. What a great find. All the tracks are fascinating listening and even mesmerizing at times. I had to order several other Hennie Bekker CDs from Amazon. You will appreciate the aliveness and beauty created here. It's the best souvenir from The Kingdom."
Relax - Experience - Enjoy
James | Monroe, Mi. United States | 07/31/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The earthy sounds & rhythm will challenge any listener to close their eyes & share in the journey to far away places where humanity is in perfect balance with nature.The percussion & harmonic voices not only have a enchanting beat that will not let your body stay still but have a spiritual quality that will feed your soul.Move over Paul Simon & Enya,here comes Hennie Bekker!!!!"
Animal Kingdom
Larry Cumings | Kingwood, Tx | 06/08/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard this cd with my wife at Disney' Animal Kingdom lodge. We got home searched and found it at Amazon.com. This is a very unique album of spacious mood setting sounds.Hennie did a wonderful job creating a classic, I highly recommend it."