No South African albums are listed yet. Miriam Makeba and Ladysmith Black Mambazo albums may still be selected.
In a brave move, Apple Music has announced the release of the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time, a commemorative list of the greatest works ever made.
“Putting this list together has been a labor of love, both because it's incredibly difficult and because we're all so passionate about it,” said Global Creative at Apple Music. said Zane Lowe, director and lead anchor of Apple Music 1. statement.
This controversial list features a select group of artists and songwriters including Maren Morris, Pharrell Williams, J Balvin, Charli XCX, Mark Hoppus, Honey Dijon, Nia Archives, and more. Created by Apple Music's expert team. producers and industry experts.
“We were tasked with choosing the best 100, which is virtually impossible. But as music fans, it's important to sit down and think about the music, albums, and artists we love in this context. It was great to be able to do that,” Rowe declared.
“If this list sparks more discussion among non-Apple Music fans and gets people excited about the music they love, then we've accomplished what we set out to do.”
Since last Monday, Apple has released 10 albums featuring work by George Michael, Prince, Snoop Dogg, and Solange from a long list. His number 41 on the current list was for his Outkast. Akmini.
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Including South Africa?
Mzansi's album is yet to make the list, but South Africans shouldn't get their hopes up. That's not because there aren't a lot of great South African albums, but because the list focuses on music released in the US and UK.
An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba, by Grammy Award-winning Mzansi duo Miriam Makeba and Harry Belafonte, could make the list. This album was released in his 1960, but despite its title, the album is not a collection of live duet performances by Belafonte and Makeba.
This is a studio album consisting of 12 songs, 5 with Belafonte, 5 with Makeba, and 2 duets. All songs are sung in isiXhosa or isiZulu.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo became internationally known in 1986 when she collaborated with American singer-songwriter Paul Simon on a Grammy Award-winning song. graceland.
However, their 1987 album shaka zulu It may appear on the list. This Grammy Award-winning album includes classic songs and fan favorites such as: Unomatemba and king of kings.
Hugh Masekela's 8 studio albums promise of the future is also a possibility. In 1968 he released his 9-song album L.A., which included his chart-topping songs. graze in the grass.
The final 10 albums will be released on Wednesday, May 22nd, with a special roundtable discussion broadcast worldwide on Apple Music, featuring guest artists Nile Rodgers and Maggie Rogers on Apple Music's Ebro Darden and Lowe. Let's take a look back at the list.
Lowe will also curate a special mashup-style DJ mix featuring songs from all 100 of her best albums.
All 100 Best Album winners will receive a unique polished PVD gold award constructed from blasted anodized aluminum sourced only from recycled Apple products.
The design on the back of the award is inspired by vinyl LP records and features the artist's name, album title, and year of album release.
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