When You Come Back (1993)

"In his home country of South Africa, singer/songwriter Vusi Mahlasela is fondly known as "The Voice." His fellow countrywoman, the writer Nadine Gordimer, once said about him: "Vusi Mahlasela sings as a bird does: in total response to being alive." Apart from his remarkable songwriting talent, Mahlasela is in fact blessed with one of the most remarkable voices in contemporary popular music. He explored South African jazz and traditional music as well as the work of Chilean songwriter Victor Jara, who -- in his own opinion -- was his strongest influence. His first international performance in London (1990) made him more popular overseas than back home. Consequently, his debut album (dit album), When You Come Back (1992), a tribute to the political exiles of South Africa, catapulted him to instant fame in Europe and North America. Nowadays, it is considered a South African classic." (Allmusic)

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