Harry Belafonte - Paradise In Gazankulu (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1988)

Harry Belafonte – Paradise In Gazankulu was released in 1988 and is one of his most political albums: a musical response to the apartheid regime in South Africa. Belafonte blends calypso and vocal pop with African influences, for example on “Amandla”, “Skin To Skin” or “Global Carnival”.

On offer is the EU original pressing from 1988 on EMI-Manhattan Records (1C 064-7 46971 1 / 064 7 46971 1).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI-Manhattan Records - 1C 064-7 46971 1 – 064 7 46971 1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1988
• Genre: Latin, Pop, Folk, World, Afro-Cuban, Calypso, African – more in World

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. We Are The Wave
2. Paradise In Gazankulu
3. Skin To Skin
4. Amandla
5. Kwela (Listen To The Man)

Side B

1. Monday To Monday
2. Global Carnival
3. Capetown
4. Sisiwami (Sweet Sister)
5. Move It

Personnel

Richard Cummings (Arranged By, Conductor).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the EU original pressing from 1988 on EMI-Manhattan Records.

What is the album about?
The album is Belafonte's statement against apartheid in South Africa – Gazankulu was one of the so-called homelands.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our World collection.