Quite some time ago I listened to a feature on NPR's "All Things Considered" about Solomon Linda and all the 'doings' around his song. They played a recording of it by a female African singer that was absolutely incredible. And of course I don't remember her name. I think it was a recording from the 50's or 60's. I've checked some of the discographies on-line of Mbube and do not think any of them list this recording. It was not Linda's recording, but it was not as recent (at least I don't think) as the other recordings listed by African musicians. NPR may have said she was a an African folk singer--perhaps South African. I heard the broadcast sometime within the last 2 years. I couldn't find anything in the NPR archives. I'm hoping some fine Mudcatter heard the NPR piece and can add more to the puzzle. I would love to have that recording.

Janie