UMABTHA: THE ZULU MACBETH

Music: Welcome Msomi
Lyrics: Welcome Msomi

Opened: July 21, 1997, New York State Theatre, N.Y.C.
Performances: 7

Note: The musical consists of traditional songs.  The original South African cast album, Umbatha: The Zulu MacBeth, EMI/Brigadiers WMLL2000, was recorded in the early 1970s.  It is not known the extent to which that album reflects the score as performed in N.Y.C.

Shayani Izandla:

1. The Very Best Of Jive And Soul, CD/Nascente 9713763 (Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens)


Unrecorded Material:

Bayeza Abangoma
Bhula Wenyanga
Indlu Kamalandela
Kwasa Kusile
Obani Labaya
Qon Qo Qo
Udumo Lonke Mbathazeli
Umngewabo
Wangishiya U Mabatha
Washumlilo
Wathukuthela