Irene Mawela

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Over a career spanning 60 years, the iconic IRENE MAWELA has produced a veritable library of music both as a solo artist and with a number of famous names including the DARK CITY SISTERS, MAHLATHINI, DOROTHY MASUKU, MABEL MAFUYA, THE SWEET SIXTEENS, MAHOTELLA QUEENS, PATIENCE AFRICA, RAY PHIRI, MPHARANYANA and LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO. Now in her 70s, Irene is still immersed in recording and performing and has recently signed a new deal with a UK-based record company. A vital contributor to South African musical heritage, this living legend is still doing what she was born to do.

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Albums

2019 Umsakazo Records: 28-01-2019

The Best of the SABC Years (1982 - 1988)

01	Xikolo	Irene Mawela	The Best of the SABC Years (1982 - 1988)			03:30
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela
02	Guvhukuvhu	Irene Mawela	The Best of the SABC Years (1982 - 1988)			03:27
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela
03	Danny Boy	Irene Mawela	The Best of the SABC Years (1982 - 1988)			03:17
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela
04	Nditsheni Ndi Di Phine	Irene Mawela	The Best of the SABC Years (1982 - 1988)			03:35
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela
05	U Nga Rili Murhandziwa	Irene Mawela	The Best of the SABC Years (1982 - 1988)			03:26
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela
06	Pfunzo	Irene Mawela	The Best of the SABC Years (1982 - 1988)			03:50
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela
07	Fhumulani Ndi Ni Vhudze	Irene Mawela	The Best of the SABC Years (1982 - 1988)			03:33
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela

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2017 Umsakazo Records: 25-12-2017

Ari Pembele: Let's Rejoice

01	Makhaza	Irene Mawela	Ari Pembele: Let's Rejoice			05:14
	Composers: Harnek Singh Lotay - Matodzi Irene Mawela
02	Ithemba Lami	Irene Mawela	Ari Pembele: Let's Rejoice			07:36
	Composers: Harnek Singh Lotay - Matodzi Irene Mawela
03	Vhunambi	Irene Mawela	Ari Pembele: Let's Rejoice			06:46
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela
04	Tshavhuyo	Irene Mawela	Ari Pembele: Let's Rejoice			07:44
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela
05	Mapungubwe	Irene Mawela	Ari Pembele: Let's Rejoice			05:45
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela
06	Ndi Thusa Lushaka	Irene Mawela	Ari Pembele: Let's Rejoice			05:03
	Composers: Matodzi Irene Mawela
07	Zwi A Vhavha	Irene Mawela	Ari Pembele: Let's Rejoice			05:01
	Composers: Emmanuel Azwihangwisi Mamphogoro - Matodzi Irene Mawela

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℗ 1989 Gallo Record Company: 08-05-1989

Tlhokomela Sera

01	Sheshisa Mfundisi	Irene Mawela	Tlhokomela Sera			03:59
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
02	Tlhokomela Sera	Irene Mawela	Tlhokomela Sera			04:38
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
03	Morena Re Thuse, No. 2	Irene Mawela	Tlhokomela Sera			05:04
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
04	Kwelo Khaya	Irene Mawela	Tlhokomela Sera			04:14
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
05	Baja Bantima	Irene Mawela	Tlhokomela Sera			04:40
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
06	Mmeanga Khotsi Anga, No. 2	Irene Mawela	Tlhokomela Sera			05:02
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
07	Loyo Muntu	Irene Mawela	Tlhokomela Sera			05:16
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela

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℗ 1982 The Gallo Record Company Vault: 20-09-1982

Khanani Yanga

01	Khonani Yana	Irene Mawela	Khanani Yanga			04:34
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
02	Ariyebi Muraleni	Irene Mawela	Khanani Yanga			03:36
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
03	Nditsheni Ndi Digege	Irene Mawela	Khanani Yanga			03:44
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
04	Shewani Mhani	Irene Mawela	Khanani Yanga			03:40
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
05	Piala Ra Fura	Irene Mawela	Khanani Yanga			03:28
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
06	Faranani	Irene Mawela	Khanani Yanga			04:18
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
07	Niya Mangadza	Irene Mawela	Khanani Yanga			03:57
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela

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EPs

℗ 1983 The Gallo Record Company Vault: 08-08-1983

Mianga Khotsi Anga

01	Mianga Khotsi Anga	Irene Mawela	Mianga Khotsi Anga			03:49
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
02	Uhubva Khonani	Irene Mawela	Mianga Khotsi Anga			03:49
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
03	Nisongo Shona	Irene Mawela	Mianga Khotsi Anga			04:01
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
04	Vhana Vhasha	Irene Mawela	Mianga Khotsi Anga			03:44
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela

℗ 1983 The Gallo Record Company Vault: 08-08-1983

Hao Nkarabe

01	Hao Nkarabe	Irene Mawela	Hao Nkarabe			03:55
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
02	Haba Mamele	Irene Mawela	Hao Nkarabe			03:45
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
03	Etlo Labohlano	Irene Mawela	Hao Nkarabe			03:52
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela
04	Oitshware Hantle	Irene Mawela	Hao Nkarabe			03:49
	Writer: Irene Mawela / Composers: Irene Mawela

Singles

2019 Umsakazo Records: 03-07-2019

Woza Durban July

01	Woza Durban July	Irene Mawela	Woza Durban July			06:20
	Composers: Irene Mawela

2018 Umsakazo Records: 12-10-2018

Sendelani

01	Sendelani	Irene Mawela	Sendelani			06:00
	Composers: Irene Mawela

℗ 2018 Tshita Music: 01-01-2018

Vhusiwana (pop)

01	Vhusiwana	Irene Mawela	Vhusiwana (pop)			05:19
	Composers: Irene Mawela

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2014 Maduvha Madima: 15-09-2014

Your Mercy

01	The Lord's Prayer	Maduvha	Your Mercy			00:00
	Composers: Maduvha Madima
02	Your Mercy	Maduvha	Your Mercy			00:00
	Composers: Maduvha Madima
03	Iwe Mukhethwa	Maduvha	Your Mercy			00:00
	Composers: Maduvha Madima
04	Makanaka Mwari	Maduvha	Your Mercy			00:00
	Composers: Maduvha Madima
05	Rea Go Leboga	Maduvha	Your Mercy			00:00
	Composers: Maduvha Madima
06	Blessing and Honour (Interlude)	Maduvha	Your Mercy			00:00
	Composers: Maduvha Madima
07	Holy	Maduvha	Your Mercy			00:00
	Composers: Maduvha Madima

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℗ 2019 Tshita Music: 10-01-2019

Usizo Lwami (mix)

01	Mirumba (feat. Bra Deevo)	Simo T	Usizo Lwami (mix)			04:00
	Composers: Simo T
02	Abalam Bam (feat. Monty)	Simo T	Usizo Lwami (mix)			04:42
	Composers: Simo T
03	Mutshavhona (feat. Irene Mawela)	Simo T	Usizo Lwami (mix)			05:13
	Composers: Simo T
04	Moutain Beat	Simo T	Usizo Lwami (mix)			06:37
	Composers: Simo T
05	Usizo (feat. Monty)	Simo T	Usizo Lwami (mix)			05:54
	Composers: Simo T

Murahu Ha Nndu: 29-11-2023

Tanzu liswa (feat. Irene Mawela)

01	Tanzu liswa (feat. Irene Mawela)	Bellafonte	Tanzu liswa (feat. Irene Mawela)			05:03
	Writer: Rudzani collen Mawela / Composers: Rudzani collen Mawela

℗ 2024 mawela: 14-07-2024

Ndi itwani (feat. Irene mawela)

01	Ndi itwani (feat. Irene mawela)	Bellafonte	Ndi itwani (feat. Irene mawela)			05:04
	Composers: Irene Mawela

℗ 2020 Tshita Music: 10-03-2020

Khaladzi Anga (feat. Irene Mawela)

01	Khaladzi Anga (feat. Irene Mawela)	Tshita	Khaladzi Anga (feat. Irene Mawela)			05:14
	Composers: Tshita