Especially for you Manzo: Following on from Siemon's April posts of "Modern Sax Stars" featuring the Intuthuko Brothers in the guise of Abafana Intuthuko and Hansford Mthembu in 1967, and the 1976 "Stars of Africa" herewith a 1974 offering from this talented and mellow outfit.
Hansford Mthembu (the spelling on the album cover is a misprint) was a pretty special guitarist. He also leads on the "Amagugu" album featured on Electric Jive here. At that time he was married to Amagugu singer Francine Thopi Mnguni, previously with Izintombi Zesi Manje Manje. Mthembu also went on to produce recordings by the Kings Messengers Quartet in the 1980s, and regularly played guitar for multiple bands assembled by West Nkosi.
1. Tomorrow's Wedding (Hensford Mthembu / T. Masikane)
2.Please Dont Cry (Hensford Mthembu)
3. S.A. My Love (Hensford Mthembu)
4. Champaine & Wine (Hensford Mthembu)
5, Loving Arms (T. Jans)
6. Xmas Bells (Hensford Mthembu)
7. Back Home (Hensford Mthembu)
8. Uthanda Bantu (Hensford Mthembu / T. Masikane)
9. Ematimatolo (Hensford Mthembu / T. Masikane)
10. Kwa Kheth'Omthandayo (Hensford Mthembu)
11. Is'Gul'Egoli (K. Monare)
12. First Stop Durban (K. Monare)
Intuthuko Borthers: Featuring Hansford Mthembu (1974)Skyline Marabi SK80163
Produced by N. Venter
